Ashlee Keating dominates the music charts with the success of ‘Nice N Naughty’ and upcoming releases

Luca Moreira
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Ashlee Keating
Ashlee Keating

Ashlee Keating celebrates the success of her new holiday single, “Nice N Naughty”, which achieved more than 25,000 streams on Spotify in just one night. With the music video released on November 22, the artist continues to stand out in the music scene, after being one of the main attractions at the Atlanta Pride iHeart Power 96.1 Concert and releasing hits like “In The Air” and “Saucy”. Furthermore, Ashlee continues to expand her influence with dance masterclasses and vibrant releases, solidifying her as an icon of female and LGBTQ+ empowerment.

“Nice N Naughty” has already won over a significant audience since its release. Where did the inspiration come from to create such an authentic and different Christmas song?

Awe, thank you so much! I love the holidays so much and Christmas! Well, it’s a very smart, fun, and flirty concept based on are you naughty or nice? It’s a clever and original idea that’s never been done before where I’m asking Santa in a fun way to bring me my dream guy who’s a little bit of both “NICE NAUGHTY”. You can’t just have one, you need a little of both… duh! LOL. It’s fresh, fun, and sexy, but also brings the essence of holiday cheer and magic.

This year has been full of great moments, such as performances at Atlanta Pride and the dance masterclass to “Saucy”. How do you balance the energy of performing live with the creative process in the studio?

Thank you, I feel very blessed! I really love both aspects! I always think about performing the song live or shooting a visual when I’m working the studio to be honest. I personally feel for me as an artist they all correlate.

After the success of your pop version of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”, how do you see your role in bringing a new vibe to traditional Christmas songs?

Well, thank you for the compliment. I would love to be able to bring a new fresh vibe to the holidays and Christmas with my music. It’s personally my favorite time of year and it’s something that has just manifested without me even trying really. I look up to the queen of Christmas, of course Mariah Carey and just love what she brings to the holidays each year. I’d love to be able to bring a fun, fresh, current, and a tad sexy approach with of course the happy and jolly feel.

Ashlee Keating
Ashlee Keating

Your work, especially with songs like “SAUCY”, has become a symbol of empowerment and support for the LGBTQ+ community. What is it like for you to know that your songs have such a positive impact on people’s lives?

It’s such an honor to be honest. I feel so grateful! I always try to reflect inspiration and empowerment through my music and hope it reflects and resonates with my fans. I do this truly to inspire and use my platform so if it’s doing that, I know I’m doing something right.

You move between pop songs like “SAUCY” and Christmas tracks like “Nice N Naughty”. What do these very different styles have in common for you?

They’re both very confident and sassy, like me.

You led a masterclass to the sound of “Saucy”. What is it like to see your music transform into movement and inspire so many people to dance?

Ugh, that was such a moment for me! I grew up watching MTV videos of artists popping up at master dance classes to their songs at Millennium or wherever and I always dreamed of doing that myself to one of my songs, and then it happened! The Hollywood choreographer is such an incredible choreographer, and I was so honored when he said he wanted me to come pop up and do this at his masterclass to my single “SAUCY”. It was such a blast and to have the dance communities support of me and my music is everything!! I loved bringing the choreography to life and dancing with all the talented dancers.

Ashlee Keating
Ashlee Keating

With so many recent releases and successes, what can we expect from you in 2025? Do you have any special projects in the works?

So many exciting things to come next year in 2025! I literally cannot wait for everyone to see. Stay tuned! We are just getting started baby!! Only up from here!

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