PopMatters: Ashanti - Chapter II
- Maurice Bottomley's review: "Catchy pop music based on some great old soul tunes."
- http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/a/ashanti-chapter2.shtml

Plugged In: Ashanti - Chapter II
- Bob Waliszewski's review: "for every heartfelt mention of prayer there's also a sexual proposition."
- http://www.pluggedinonline.com/music/music/a0001468.cfm

Plugged In: Ashanti - Ashanti
- Bob Waliszewski's review: "[her] choice of profane guest rappers, plus immodest lyrics and CD photos, makes it a moral bust"
- http://www.pluggedinonline.com/music/music/a0001052.cfm

Music-Critic.com: Ashanti - Ashanti
- Tom Reiter's review: "includes some memorable moments, but after listening straight through the album doesn't leave a lasting impression"
- http://www.music-critic.com/urban/ashanti_ashanti.htm

JS Online: Ashanti - Chapter II
- Nekesa Mumbi Moody's AP review: "isn't one of the year's best [Rhythm and Blues] albums - heck, it's not even the best of the month. It's more akin to a trashy novel"
- http://www.jsonline.com/onwisconsin/music/jul03/152530.asp

Music-Critic.com: Ashanti - Chapter II
- John Reed's review: "After delivering a debut that was less than satisfying last year, [she] has finally scored with her sophomoric solo endeavor"
- http://www.music-critic.com/urban/ashanti_chapterii.htm