| "Dose" | ||||
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| Single by Ciara | ||||
| from the album Beauty Marks | ||||
| Released | September 14, 2018 | |||
| Studio | Beauty Marks Studios | |||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | Beauty Marks | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Rodney Jerkins | |||
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"Dose" is a song recorded by American singer Ciara released on September 14, 2018. The song was composed by Rodney Jerkins, Ciara, Carmen Reece and Sam Fischer. [1]
"Dose" was written by Ciara, Rodney Jerkins, Carmen Reece and Sam Fischer, and produced (also co-wrote) by Rodney Jerkins. [2]
The song is a bass-heavy, drumline beat track played by a marching band. It contains lyrics of strength and female empowerment. [3]
She has performed the song at the 2018 American Music Awards as a medley with "Level Up". [4] The song was also performed on Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour, where Ciara served as an opening act. [5]
The music video for "Dose" was released on October 25, 2018, Ciara's 33rd birthday. It was directed by Ciara, Jamaica Craft and Diane Martel, who all also choreographed the video. [6]
The video gives a tribute to Atlanta, Georgia, which is the singer's hometown. The video features known faces including the mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms and also hip hop dancer Jaylah Johnson. [1]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US R&B Digital Songs ( Billboard ) [7] | 7 |
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