Murder Inc. chief Irv Gotti explained in a statement that he feels Ashanti’s new album is better than her critically acclaimed self-titled debut.

“I feel we surpassed the groundbreaking first album,” Irv Gotti said. “We learned so much during the first one that I believe this new upcoming one is better, in every capacity.”

“But we kept our same winning formula. Just took it a step further.”

Ashanti’s ‘Chapter II’ is set for a a 1st of July release.