The singer is returning to the spotlight with a little more wisdom when it comes to navigating a reality competition show — and the challenges of maintaining the momentum once the show is over.

In fact, Ashanti will do more than simply mentor the Top 24 on American Idol. The Grammy-winning R&B star will also perform her 2008 hit “The Way That I Love You,” along with 2002’s “Foolish,” onstage at Aulani.