The Billboard-charting pop sensation continues to expand her musical reach as her latest release gains momentum at Urban radio.
Singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress Ashlee Keating is celebrating another major milestone in her music career as her new single, “Freaky,” reaches No. 40 on the Mediabase Urban building chart, marking an exciting new chapter for the independent recording artist.
The achievement represents a significant step forward for Keating as she continues expanding her presence beyond traditional pop and dance music into the competitive Urban radio format.
With an increasingly diverse musical catalog, Keating has demonstrated her ability to evolve creatively while building recognition across multiple genres.
FROM BILLBOARD SUCCESS TO URBAN RADIO
Keating is no stranger to nationally recognized music charts.
Her breakout single “Hurt Me So Good” peaked at No. 8 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart in February 2019, spending an impressive 13 weeks on the chart.
Later that year, her follow-up single “Bad Mistake” reached No. 26 on the same Billboard chart, remaining on the chart for nine weeks.
Those accomplishments helped establish Keating as an emerging force in independent pop and dance music.
Now, with “Freaky” appearing in the Urban radio Top 40 building rankings, Keating is adding another dimension to her growing list of accomplishments.
BUILDING A CAREER BEYOND THE CHARTS
Born and raised in Southern New Jersey, Keating has developed a multifaceted career encompassing music, acting, songwriting, dance, and entertainment.
Her 2020 single “YASSS” accumulated more than 1.3 million streams, helping introduce her music to a broader digital audience.
In 2022, she released “Saucy,” continuing to develop her distinctive sound and artistic identity.
Her growing recognition also earned her a place in the 2023 102.7 KIIS FM iHeartRadio Los Angeles “Under the Influence” program, providing another platform for her music and career.
Keating has also shared performance stages with several established entertainers, including Demi Lovato, Raven-Symoné, Keke Palmer, and Jazmine Sullivan.
Beyond music, she has been involved in LGBTQ+ community events, performing at NYC Youth Pride in 2022 and Atlanta Pride in 2023.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST
The arrival of “Freaky” on Urban radio building charts signals a new phase in Keating’s artistic journey.
Breaking into the Urban radio market represents an important opportunity for an independent artist whose previous Billboard success came primarily through dance and club music.
Her latest achievement reflects a career built through multiple releases, performance opportunities, streaming activity, and continued artistic development.
With two previous Billboard Dance Club Songs chart entries and a new Urban radio milestone, Ashlee Keating is demonstrating that her career extends well beyond a single genre.
As “Freaky” continues its radio campaign, Keating is positioning herself for the next chapter of her music career, bringing her established pop background into a new audience and format.
For Ashlee Keating, the journey continues — and the latest radio milestone provides another achievement to build upon.
