Ashanthi De Alwis, known as Ashanthi, is a Sri Lankan rapper, singer, and
songwriter. She began her career as part of the duo Ashanthi n' Ranidu,
releasing their first album, Oba Magemai, in 2002 through M Entertainments. Her
debut solo album, Sandawathuren, was released in 2006 under Universal Music,
marking it as the first hip-hop solo album by a Sri Lankan female artist.
Ashanthi's music is characterized by an ethnic hip-hop style with broad market
appeal. She has toured internationally across Europe, North America,
Australasia, and Asia. In 2013, she won the 'Best Hip Hop Vid...