Ciara Princess Wilson is an American singer,songwriter,and dancer. Born in Fort Hood,Texas,her family eventually settled in Atlanta,Georgia,where she joined the girl group Hearsay. She later signed a publishing deal and befriended producer Jazze Pha,who recorded demos that would appear on her debut album. With his help,Ciara signed a record deal with LaFace Records.
"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.
"If It's Lovin' That You Want" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her debut studio album,Music of the Sun (2005). It was written by Samuel Barnes,Scott La Rock,Makeba Riddick,Jean-Claude Oliver,Lawrence Parker,and produced by Poke &Tone. It was released on August 16,2005,as the second and final single from the album. The lyrics revolve around "basically telling a guy,'If it's lovin' that you want,you should make me your girl because I've got what you need".
Ciara:The Evolution is the second studio album by American singer Ciara,released on December 5,2006,by LaFace Records. The album is separated into five sections,with each showcasing a different side of Ciara's artistry. The first features crunk&B and uptempo records,which mainly deal with feminine independence,while its successor,entitled The Evolution of Music features ballads dealing with the positives and struggles of love. The Evolution of Dance features dance tracks,The Evolution of Fashion deals with self-expression,while the last,entitled The Evolution of C,features tracks that discuss how Ciara has evolved as a person since the start of her career.
American singer Ciara has appeared in numerous music videos and films. Her videography includes twenty music videos,six guest appearances in other artists' videos as a featured artist,two guest appearances in other artists videos and three film appearances.
"Promise" is a song performed by American recording artist Ciara from her second studio album,Ciara:The Evolution (2006). It was written by Ciara,Jasper Cameron,Polow da Don and Elvis Williams and produced by Polow da Don. The remix features singer R. Kelly,which was removed from streaming services in early 2019 after sexual misconduct allegations against Kelly were published. The song was released as the album's official lead single on October 16,2006,through LaFace Records. The song was selected as the first single as Ciara wanted to put out a single with a slower pace,noting that her previous releases had been up-tempo. According to Ciara,the song represents the album's theme of evolving and symbolizes her growth as a songwriter and artist.
"I'm Out" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ciara,for her eponymously titled fifth studio album (2013),featuring guest vocals from Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj. It was written by Ciara,Minaj and Rock City brothers,Timothy and Theron Thomas. Rock City and The Co-Captains provided production. "I'm Out" made its premiere on May 22,2013 on Ciara's official SoundCloud account and was serviced to urban radio in the United States on June 3,2013 as the second single from Ciara through Epic Records. Lyrically,it incorporates themes of breakups and making an ex-boyfriend regret leaving.
"Can't Leave 'em Alone" is a R&B song recorded by American singer Ciara and rapper 50 Cent for Ciara's second album,Ciara:The Evolution (2006). Written by Ciara,LaShawn Daniels,Rodney Jerkins,and 50 Cent,it is the fourth release and official third single from the album. It was solicited to Mainstream Urban radio stations on June 12,2007 and Rhythmic stations on July 10,2007.
Fantasy Ride is the third studio album by American singer Ciara,first released on May 3,2009,by RCA Records and LaFace Records. 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.
"Stepped on My J'z" is a song by American rapper Nelly. The song features American singer Ciara and rapper Jermaine Dupri. It was recorded for Nelly's fifth studio album,Brass Knuckles. The hip hop and crunk track was produced by Jermaine Dupri,and was released as the second single from the album,but the music video was released before.
"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.
"Speechless" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ciara. The song was written by Ciara,The-Dream,and Tricky Stewart,with the latter two producing the song as well. Taken from her fourth studio album Basic Instinct,the song serves as the second single from the album. It was released in the United States as a digital download on September 7,2010.
"Gimmie Dat" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ciara. The song was written by Ciara,along with its two producers Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Kenneth "Soundz" Coby for her fourth studio album,Basic Instinct (2010). "Gimmie Dat" is an uptempo dance song,featuring speedy,kinetic beats and a sensual-breathy tone. The song has been compared to her previous hip hop-flavored dance songs,"Goodies",and "Work",and has also been compared to Missy Elliott's "Work It". "Gimmie Dat" was released as the third single from Basic Instinct on October 15,2010. In some countries,the song was released alongside "Speechless",as a dual single.
"Start It Up" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lloyd Banks,released on November 2,2010 as the third single from his third studio album H.F.M. 2. The song,which features vocals from fellow American rappers Swizz Beatz,Kanye West,Ryan Leslie and Fabolous,was produced by American music producer Cardiak.
Ciara is the fifth studio album by American singer Ciara,which was released on July 9,2013. This album is the artist's first release under Epic Records,since publicly asking the now-defunct Jive Records to release her from her contractual obligations. The singer cited a lack of label support and financial funding for her previous albums Fantasy Ride (2009) and Basic Instinct (2010). On this fifth studio album,Ciara is reunited with her long-term mentor and friend L.A. Reid,chairman of Epic Records. Reid is credited with discovering Ciara in 2003 along with signing her to his LaFace Records label and executive-producing her debut studio album,Goodies (2004).
"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.
Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded –The Re-Up is the reissue of Trinidadian-born American rapper Nicki Minaj's second studio album Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded (2012). It was released on November 19,2012,by Young Money,Cash Money,and Republic Records. Released seven months after the original,The Re-Up features seven newly recorded songs and an exclusive behind-the-scenes footage DVD. The new material incorporates hip hop and R&B styles. As co-executive producer,Minaj enlisted collaborators Boi-1da,Juicy J and T-Minus.
"Freedom" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj,for the reissue of her second studio album Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded,subtitled The Re-Up (2012). It was written by Minaj,Matthew Burnett,and Matthew Samuels. Production was helmed by Samuels under his stage name Boi-1da. The song was released for digital download by Cash Money Records in the US and Canada on November 2,2012 and in other countries on November 6,2012. It was serviced to US urban radio on November 27 and to mainstream radio in the United Kingdom the following day. "Freedom" is a downtempo hip hop and R&B song that features a "sonically breezy" soundscape,complied with ambient riffs,pop-inspired synths,and soft pop choruses.
"I Bet" is a song by American singer Ciara from her sixth studio album,Jackie (2015). Released as the lead single from the album by Epic Records on January 26,2015,"I Bet" serves as Ciara's first single following the birth of her first child and widely publicized break-up with American rapper Future. The song was written by the singer,Harmony "H-Money" Samuels and Timothy and Theron Thomas of the production duo Rock City. It was produced by Samuels,and Chris "TEK" O'Ryan was responsible for its vocal production.
