What makes How We Roll by Ashanti notable?

'How We Roll' reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Ashanti's rapid ascent in the music industry. Its success contributed to the album's overall acclaim and solidified her presence as a leading female artist in a male-dominated genre during that era. Released on February 7, 2001, 'How We Roll' was Ashanti's first single from her self-titled debut album. At this point in her career, she was emerging as a prominent figure in the early 2000s R&B scene, following her breakthrough collaboration with Ja Rule on 'Always On Time'. This track set the stage for her subsequent commercial success and established her signature sound.