Ciara Princess Wilson is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence with her debut studio album,Goodies (2004) and its lead single of the same name,which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. Follow-up singles from the album included "1,2 Step" and "Oh",both of which peaked at number two on the former chart. The album was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. Ciara also guest featured on the 2005 singles "Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "Like You" by Bow Wow,both of which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Goodies" is the debut single by American singer Ciara featuring rapper and Jive recording artist Petey Pablo for Ciara's debut studio album of the same name. The song was released as the album's lead single on June 8,2004,through LaFace Records. It was written by Ciara,Sean Garrett,LeMarquis Jefferson,and Craig Love,and Lil Jon the song's producer. The song was recorded as an answer song to the featured performer's hit single,"Freek-a-Leek." The song's lead woman refuses men's sexual advances,proclaiming that they will not get her "goodies" because "they stay in the jar."
"Oh" is a song by American singer,Ciara who wrote the song with Ludacris,Andre Harris,and Vidal Davis. "Oh" was produced by Harris and Davis,who work as Dre &Vidal. The song was released on March 1,2005,as the third single from her debut album,Goodies. The downtempo R&B song features hip-hop elements and a heavy bassline,and can be seen as an anthem to her hometown,Atlanta,Georgia. Ciara sings about the many things the city has to offer,while Ludacris raps the third verse.
"Lose Control" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott featuring singer Ciara and rapper Fatman Scoop. It was released as the lead single from Elliott's sixth studio album,The Cookbook,on May 23,2005. It contains samples from Hot Streak's "Body Work" and Cybotron's "Clear". The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States,number two in New Zealand,and in the top thirty in various countries.
American singer Ciara has released seven studio albums,one extended play,one DVD,one promotional single,54 singles and 28 music videos,including seven as a featured artist. She made her debut in 2004 with her debut album Goodies which debuted at three in the US and charted within the top 40 in several international markets. The album's title track peaked at number-one in the United States for seven weeks and gave the singer the title of "The First Lady of Crunk&B",while singles "1,2 Step" and "Oh" reached the top three in the US. All three singles reached the top 10 in many international markets,with "Goodies" topping charts in the UK. Goodies was certified triple-Platinum in the United States,Platinum in Canada,and sold over five million copies worldwide. Ciara also participated in a number of successful collaborations,including US top five hits "Lose Control" with Missy Elliott,and "Like You" with rapper Bow Wow,as well as the US top 10 "So What" with group Field Mob.
"Like a Boy" is a song performed by American singer Ciara for her second album Ciara:The Evolution (2006). Written by Ciara,Candice Nelson,Balewa Muhammad,J. Que,Ezekiel Lewis,and Calvin Kenon,it is the third release in the U.S. and second single in Europe.
"Kiss Kiss" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring vocals and sole production from American rapper T-Pain from the former's second studio album. Written by the two artists,the song was released as the album's second single on September 10,2007,worldwide. It was later solicited to rhythm crossover radios in the United States on September 11,2007. "Kiss Kiss" is an upbeat record that incorporates elements of R&B,hip-hop and dance music. The song's lyrics are about getting a woman's attention.
Fantasy Ride is the third studio album by American singer Ciara,first released on May 3,2009,by Jive Records,LaFace Records and Sony Music Entertainment. The album was recorded between 2007 and 2009. Ciara was executive producer on the album along with co-executive Mark Pitts and,Ciara worked with several record producers,including Blac Elvis,Benny Blanco,Blade,Jasper Cameron,The Clutch,Darkchild,Danja,Dr. Luke,Jason Nevins,Jim Beanz,Los da Maestro,Ne-Yo,Osinachi Nwaneri,Polow da Don,The-Dream,Tricky Stewart,Justin Timberlake,T-Pain. The album featured several guest vocalists,including Justin Timberlake,Ludacris,Chris Brown,Young Jeezy,The-Dream,Missy Elliott.
"Turnin Me On" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson,from her debut album,In a Perfect World... The song features American rapper Lil Wayne who co-wrote the song alongside Hilson and Zachary Anson Wallace. Production credits are shared between Danja and Polow da Don,who also co-wrote the song. Following the minimal chart success of Hilson's worldwide lead single "Energy" in the United States,international markets received "Return the Favor",while "Turnin Me On" was released as the third single in the US.
"Never Ever" is a song performed by R&B singer Ciara. It is the first single released from her third studio album,Fantasy Ride. The song features rapper Young Jeezy,was produced by Polow da Don,and was co-written by Ciara and Elvis "BlacElvis" Williams,who both produced and co-wrote Ciara's single,"Promise",from her second album,Ciara:The Evolution.
"Love Sex Magic" is a song by American singer Ciara from her third studio album,Fantasy Ride (2009). Featuring fellow American recording artist Justin Timberlake,the song was written by Timberlake and his production team The Y's and Mike Elizondo. The Y's and Elizondo also produced the track. The song was released as the lead single from Fantasy Ride internationally and was the second single from the album released in the United States,on March 3,2009.
"Work" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ciara for her third studio album Fantasy Ride (2009). It was released by LaFace Records on July 24,2009,as the album's third and final single. Rapper Missy Elliott provides featured vocals on the song. Ciara and Elliott wrote it in collaboration with its producers Nate "Danja" Hills and Marcella Araica. "Work" is a fast-paced electropop and dance song with elements of bounce music and hip hop. Ciara described it as an energetic club track,and considered it initially as the lead single of Fantasy Ride.
"How Low" is a hip hop song by American rapper Ludacris. It is the lead single from his seventh studio album,Battle of the Sexes. The song premiered at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta,which took place on October 10,2009. However,the ceremony was aired on October 27,2009. It was performed by Ludacris as the second half of a medley that began with Lil Scrappy's "Addicted to Money",a song in which he is featured. The track was produced by Canadian producer T-Minus. The song was released via iTunes on December 8,2009. The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at 13. The music video was filmed on December 23,2009 in Los Angeles,California and was directed by Dave Meyers. The music video leaked on the internet on January 20,2010. The single is Ludacris’best-selling single as a lead artist with sales of 2,216,000 units as of August,2012,and it has been certified double platinum by the RIAA.
"Ride" is a song by American recording artist Ciara. The song features American rapper Ludacris. It was co-written by Ciara,Ludacris,Tricky Stewart,and The-Dream,and produced by the latter two. The song served as the lead single from her fourth studio album,Basic Instinct. The song was first released for digital download on April 23,2010. "Ride" is a down-tempo R&B song,featuring a heavy bass line and seductive tone.
Basic Instinct is the fourth studio album by American singer Ciara. It was released on December 10,2010,by LaFace Records and Jive Records. Executive-produced by A&R agent Mark Pitts,Ciara,Tricky Stewart and The-Dream,Basic Instinct returns Ciara to her urban roots with mid-tempo R&B cuts and bass-heavy pop and dance songs. Aside from production by Stewart and The-Dream,Ciara collaborated with production by Soundz,Infinity and T-Minus. Frequent collaborator and friend Ludacris makes a guest vocal appearance,as does labelmate and fellow Atlanta-native,Usher. After her previous album,Fantasy Ride,suffered numerous leaks and pushbacks,information about Basic Instinct was kept confidential until the first single was released and album was complete.
"Sorry" is a song recorded by American singer Ciara. It was written by Ciara,Elvis "Blac" Williams,and Jasper Cameron,and produced by Harris and Cameron. The song premiered alongside its music video on September 13,2012,and was released as a digital download two weeks later on September 25,2012. Epic Records serviced the single to urban contemporary and rhythmic radio in the United States on October 9,2012. "Sorry" is a midtemp R&B ballad with production akin to Ciara's previous single,"Promise" (2006). Lyrically,the song speaks on a relationship gone bad,and has been described as an autobiography.
"Got Me Good" is a song recorded by American singer Ciara. It was written by Ciara,Olivia Waithe and Rodney Jerkins,who also produced the song. "Got Me Good" premiered alongside its music video on Ciara's birthday,October 25,2012,and was released as a digital download two weeks later on November 6,2012. Epic Records serviced the single to rhythmic radio in the United States on November 13,2012. The song was originally going to impact US contemporary hit radio on November 20,2012,but was pushed back to December 4,2012.
"Body Party" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Ciara for her self-titled fifth studio album,Ciara (2013). It was written by Ciara,Jasper Cameron,Nayvadius "Future" Wilburn,Michael Williams,Pierre Ramon Slaughter,Carlton Mahone,Rodney Terry,and was produced by Mike Will Made It. The song premiered on March 4,2013,via Billboard.com and was released as a digital download on March 8,2013,as the lead single of her fifth album. Epic Records serviced the single to Rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on April 9,2013. Musically,"Body Party" is a down-tempo R&B song that samples "My Boo" by Ghost Town DJ's.
"Dance like We're Making Love" is a song by American singer Ciara from her sixth studio album,Jackie (2015). It was written by Ciara,Lukasz Gottwald,Theron Thomas,Timothy Thomas,and Henry Walter,and produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. While working on the album,Ciara contacted Luke to work with her once again since she wanted to work with her dream team of producers. Together,they did three songs,with "Dance Like We're Making Love" being recorded while Ciara was pregnant with her first child. Released on iTunes as a free download,one week prior to the album's release,"Dance Like We're Making Love" was announced as the album's second single on April 28,2015. However,"Give Me Love" gained radio release date,as well as its audio and cover was uploaded on her VEVO account,suggesting that it would be the second single,but eventually Ciara confirmed "Dance Like We're Making Love" as the official second single and Epic Records serviced it to US urban contemporary radio on June 30,2015.
"Level Up" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ciara released on July 17,2018 by Beauty Marks Entertainment and Warner Bros. Records. The single artwork was shot by Haley Blavka.
