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Ciara released her debut album '']'' on September 28, 2004. The album debuted at number three on the US ], selling 124,750 copies in its initial week<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1492000/20041006/duff_hilary.jhtml|title=Hilary Duff Debuts At #2, Ciara Lands At #3 On Albums Chart|first=James|last=Montgomery|work=]|publisher=MTV Networks (])|date=October 6, 2009|accessdate=July 21, 2010}}</ref> and topped the ] chart. Following the release of the album, Ciara was hailed as the "First Lady of ]". ''Goodies'' had a seventy-one week run on the ''Billboard'' 200, and was ] three times-platinum by the ] on October 10, 2006.<ref name="RIAA">. Recording Industry Association of America. Accessed May 21, 2008.</ref> The album has sold around nearly 3 million copies in the United States as of June 2010.<ref name="Chartbeat">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-jewel-ciara-ricky-martin-1004099225.story?page=2|title=Ask Billboard: Jewel, Ciara, Ricky Martin|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=June 18, 2010|accessdate=July 27, 2010|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.}}</ref> Charting at twenty-two on the ], it was certified Platinum by the ].<ref name="criat">{{cite web|title=Database Search|work=]|url=http://www.cria.ca/cert_db_search.php|accessdate=July 29, 2007}}</ref> The album charted at twenty-six on the ], and spent twenty weeks on the chart.<ref name="uk"/> It was certified Silver by the ], remaining to be Ciara's sole certified album in the UK.<ref name="uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx|title=Certified Awards|work=]|accessdate=July 20, 2010}}</ref> Ciara released her debut album '']'' on September 28, 2004. The album debuted at number three on the US ], selling 124,750 copies in its initial week<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1492000/20041006/duff_hilary.jhtml|title=Hilary Duff Debuts At #2, Ciara Lands At #3 On Albums Chart|first=James|last=Montgomery|work=]|publisher=MTV Networks (])|date=October 6, 2009|accessdate=July 21, 2010}}</ref> and topped the ] chart. Following the release of the album, Ciara was hailed as the "First Lady of ]". ''Goodies'' had a seventy-one week run on the ''Billboard'' 200, and was ] three times-platinum by the ] on October 10, 2006.<ref name="RIAA">. Recording Industry Association of America. Accessed May 21, 2008.</ref> The album has sold around nearly 3 million copies in the United States as of June 2010.<ref name="Chartbeat">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-jewel-ciara-ricky-martin-1004099225.story?page=2|title=Ask Billboard: Jewel, Ciara, Ricky Martin|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=June 18, 2010|accessdate=July 27, 2010|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.}}</ref> Charting at twenty-two on the ], it was certified Platinum by the ].<ref name="criat">{{cite web|title=Database Search|work=]|url=http://www.cria.ca/cert_db_search.php|accessdate=July 29, 2007}}</ref> The album charted at twenty-six on the ], and spent twenty weeks on the chart.<ref name="uk"/> It was certified Silver by the ], remaining to be Ciara's sole certified album in the UK.<ref name="uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx|title=Certified Awards|work=]|accessdate=July 20, 2010}}</ref>
''Goodies''' ], ], featuring ], was released on June 8, 2004. Conceived as a ] female counterpart to ]'s "]", the lyrical content goes against the grain, speaking of ], rejecting advances because "the goodies will stay in the jar." Critics hailed it as an "anthem of the summer" and one of the best singles of the year, complementing its dance-feel and beat, and the irony of the "clever" lyrics. The single performed well worldwide, topping the charts in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, and charting in the top ten of other charts, receiving Platinum certification in the United States.<ref name="Discography">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/en/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Ciara|title=Discography Ciara|work=Ultratop.be|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=July 22, 2007}}</ref><ref name="Charthistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/ciara/chart-history/617021|title=Ciara Album & Chart History|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|accessdate=December 16, 2010}}</ref> "]" featuring ] was released as the album's second single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=11/02/2004&Format=9|title=R&R :: Going For Adds :: Rhythmic|accessdate=July 22, 2010|work=Radio & Records|publisher=Radio & Records}}</ref> The song peaked in the top ten of many countries, topping the charts in Canada, and went on to become Platinum or Gold in many countries.<ref name="Discography"/><ref name="Charthistory"/> "]" featuring ] was released as the third single on March 5, 2005. The song performed well worldwide, appearing in the top ten of seven charts, and certified either Platinum or Gold in multiple regions.<ref name="Discography"/><ref name="Charthistory"/> ''Goodies''' ], ], featuring ], was released on June 8, 2004. Conceived as a ] female counterpart to ]'s "]", the lyrical content goes against the grain, speaking of ], rejecting advances because "the goodies will stay in the jar." Critics hailed it as an "anthem of the summer" and one of the best singles of the year, complementing its dance-feel and beat, and the irony of the "clever" lyrics. The single performed well worldwide, topping the charts in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, and charting in the top ten of other charts, receiving Platinum certification in the United States.<ref name="Discography">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/en/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Ciara|title=Discography Ciara|work=Ultratop.be|publisher=Hung Medien|accessdate=July 22, 2007}}</ref><ref name="Charthistory">{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ciara|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}} |title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs : Page 1 |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2013-02-13}}</ref> while charting at twenty-two on the ''Billboard'' ] chart,<ref>{{dead link|date=February 2013}}</ref> a listing of the top 25 songs that have yet to enter the ]. On October 21, 2012, '']'' magazine posted a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of "Got Me Good", the second single from the album. The song and video, which was directed by ], premiered on the Sony JumboTron in ] in ] on October 25, 2012. The single was released via ] on November 6, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/24/ciara-to-perform-on-kimmel-premiere-got-me-good-video-in-times-square/#more-140395 |title=Ciara to Perform on ‘Kimmel,’ Premiere ‘Got Me Good’ Video in Times Square |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=2012-10-24 |accessdate=2013-02-13}}</ref> "Got Me Good" impacted rhythmic radio on November 13,<ref>http://www.webcitation.org/6BoaUCXjB</ref> and ] radio on November 20.<ref>http://www.webcitation.org/6BoaOzmj0</ref> Ciara also made a featured appearance on ]'s song called "I'm Legit" that was featured on the Minaj's re-release '']''.
Following the success of the album, Ciara released a CD/DVD entitled '']'' in the United States on July 12, 2005 which featured remixes to "1, 2 Step" and "Oh", as well as two new songs. The release was certified platinum in the United States. She made guest appearances on ]'s single "]" and on ]'s single "]", which both peaked at number three in the United States and obtained worldwide success. She was an opening act for ]'s '']'' and went on tour with ] and ] on the ''Holiday Jam Tour'' in December 2005. At the ], Ciara received four nominations for ], ] for "1, 2 Step", ] for Missy Elliott's single "Lose Control", and won her last nomination, ] for Lose Control.<ref name="Grammy">{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/awards/grammys/2005-12-08-grammy-list-nominations_x.htm|title=Complete list of Grammy Award nominations|work=USA Today |accessdate=July 21, 2010|date=August 8, 2005}}</ref> In 2005, Ciara began dating rapper ].

===2006–07: ''Ciara: The Evolution'' and acting debut===
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In April 2006, ] and Ciara ended their relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1181212,00.html |title=Ciara and Bow Wow call it quits |work=] |accessdate=October 27, 2010}}</ref> Although the two never confirmed the reason for the break-up, it was speculated that Bow Wow ] on Ciara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1551206/bow-wow-misses-ex-ciara-new-single.jhtml |title=Bow Wow Can't Get His Mind Off An Ex (Ciara?) In New Single |work=] | accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>

Later that year, on December 5, 2006, Ciara released her second studio album, '']''. According to the singer, the title of the album is "about so much more than just my personal growth – it's about the evolution of music, the evolution of dance, the evolution of fashion."<ref>{{cite web|last=Hope |first=Clover |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003224047 |title=Ciara Previewing 'Evolution' On Tour |work=Billboard |date=October 10, 2006 |accessdate=December 13, 2006}}</ref> The source of the album's creativity such as the sound and edge comes from Ciara in general.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jones |first=Bomani |url=http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2006/09/ciara_continues_her_evolution_with_new_album/ |title="Ciara Continues Her "Evolution" with New Album" |work=] |date=September 19, 2006 |accessdate=December 13, 2006}}</ref> ''Ciara: The Evolution'' became Ciara's first number one album on the US ] and second on the ] charts with sales of more than 338,000 becoming her highest first week of sales to date. The album went on to be certified ] by the ] in the United States, within only five weeks of its release, and has sold 1.3&nbsp;million copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.<ref name="Chartbeat"/> It sold over two million copies worldwide.{{citation needed|date=March 2011}} The album's international ], "]", which features ], reached number seven in the United States and gained a platinum accreditation. It reached number five in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Ciara+feat.+Chamillionaire&titel=Get+Up&cat=s |title=Ciara feat. Chamillionaire – Get Up |publisher=charts.org.nz. Hung Medien |accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> The song was used for the film '']'' and featured on the film's soundtrack. The album's US lead single, "]", reached number eleven on the ] and became her third number one single on the ] chart. "]" was released as the second international single which reached within the top twenty in the UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everyhit.com/searchsec.php |title=everyHit.com search results |publisher=everyHIT.com |accessdate=December 16, 2010}}</ref> Finland,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://finnishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Ciara&titel=Like+A+Boy&cat=s |title=Ciara – Like a Boy |publisher=finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien |accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> France, Ireland, Sweden<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swedishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Ciara&titel=Like+A+Boy&cat=s |title=Ciara – Like a Boy |publisher=swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien |accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> Switzerland, and also in the United States.<ref name="billboard chart history">{{dead link|date=July 2011}} '']''. Retrieved December 17, 2010.</ref> The fourth and final single from the album, "]", reached number 10 on the ] chart and number 40 on the ''Billboard Hot 100.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/song/ciara/can-t-leave-em-alone/8489387|title=Can't Leave 'Em Alove – 50 Cent|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> The song became Ciara's fifth single to peak in the top in New Zealand, peaking at number 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Ciara+feat%2E+50+Cent&titel=Can%27t+Leave+%27Em+Alone&cat=s|title=Ciara feat. 50 Cent – Can't Leave 'Em Alone|publisher=charts.org.nz. Hung Medien |accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> The song achieved moderate success in other international markets.

In support of the album, Ciara went on ] in October 2006. The tour went to seventeen different clubs in cities throughout the United States. The tour was met with mixed to positive reviews; critics were divided regarding the pre-recorded backing tracks and remarked that Ciara was slightly under-prepared to host her own headlining tour, but ultimately praised her energetic choreography. In August 2007, she headlined the ] tour with fellow rapper, ]. Critics praised her performance for her gracious dancing and being able to command a sold out arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backtorockville.typepad.com/back_to_rockville/2007/08/review-screamfe.html|title=Review: Screamfest '07|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> Ciara, along with ] and ], was a support act for ]'s '']'' in the United Kingdom. She made a guest appearance on "]" by ]. The single went on to become a top 10 hit on the ''Billboard Hot 100.'' She also appeared on ]' single "]". The song achieved little success on the ] chart.

In addition to her music, Ciara made her acting debut in the ] production '']'' in May 2006. In the movie she played Becca Whiley, a teenager who is competing in a volleyball tournament. The movie received mixed to positive reviews; critics said the movie was predictable but still enjoyable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458465/externalreviews|title=All You've Got (2006) – External reviews|accessdate= July 16, 2012}}</ref> Ciara became the face of ]'s ] clothing line and spokesperson for the women campaign entitled "I Will Not Lose", which debuted in the summer of 2007.

===2008–11: ''Fantasy Ride'' and ''Basic Instinct''===
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In October 2008, Ciara was honored as ''Billboard'''s "Woman of the Year", because of her success as a recording artist and leadership in embracing the changing music business.<ref>{{cite web|last=Joszor |first=Njai |url=http://www.singersroom.com/news/2498/Billboard-Names-Ciara-Woman-Of-The-Year |title=Billboard Names Ciara "Woman Of The Year" |work=Singers Room |date=October 15, 2008|accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> In the October issue of '']'', Ciara appeared to be naked on the magazine's cover but she has stated that ''Vibe'' airbrushed her clothes off to make it appear she was completely nude. Ciara told '']'' she was hurt by the photos and was quite shocked when she finally got her hands on the month's issue. She later confirmed that she was in fact clothed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Harris |first=Chris |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1595459/20080923/ciara.jhtml |title=Ciara Insists: I Wasn't Nude In Vibe Magazine |date=September 23, 2009 |work=] |publisher=] |accessdate=September 23, 2008}}</ref>

Although her third album was originally intended for a September 2008 release, '']'' was released after a number of delays in May 2009. The album combines her ] and ] sound from her previous albums along with a new ] and ] sound. While talking to MTV News, Ciara said, "I'm having a bit more fun with my lyrics. I'm not afraid. In the beginning, I was conscious and really protective and somewhat scared in reference to doing some things. With this album I'm not holding back, there's a freedom. It's just the space I'm in right now."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1610701/ciara-talks-fantasy-ride-im-not-holding-back.jhtml|title=Ciara Talks Fantasy Ride: 'I'm Not Holding Back'|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> It became Ciara's first top ten album in the UK and Canada. In the United States, ''Fantasy Ride'' debuted at number three on the ], becoming Ciara's third consecutive album to debut within the top three on the chart. To date, it has sold 193,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.<ref name="Chartbeat"/> "]" was the first single released from the album. It was originally the lead single from the album, but the single achieved minimum success and was later deemed a ]. However, the single managed to reach the top of the charts in Japan. The album's official ], "]", which features ], was released in the United States in January 2009 and reached a peak of number nine on the U.S. ]. The second single, "]", featuring ], became a worldwide hit, peaking within the top ten in twenty countries including the U.S., where it peaked at number ten on the ''Billboard Hot 100''. It went on to be certified platinum in Australia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupageshttpwww.aria.com.aupageshttpwww.aria.com.aupagesARIACharts-Accr.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 Singles |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) |accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> and received a gold accreditation in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioscope.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=63 |title=Gold / Platinum Singles |publisher=RadioScope |accessdate=August 16, 2009}}</ref> It received a nomination for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" at the ] and also for Best Choreography in a Video at the ]. "Like A Surgeon" was the fourth single from the album. The song received no promotion and no single cover nor music video was released. However, the song did manage to peak at number fifty-nine on the ] chart from airplay alone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/song/ciara/like-a-surgeon/13198187|title=Like A Surgeon – Ciara|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> "]", the final single, achieved moderate success in international markets.

In July 2009, Ciara headlined the '']'' tour with ]. Her performance received mixed reviews; critics said although her dancing was top-notch, she seemed disconnected from the crowd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/07/live-review-jayz-keeps-his-friends-close-in-las-vegas.html|title=Live review: Jay-Z keeps his friends close in Las Vegas|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> She was also the support act for ]'s '']'' tour, where she performed eight nights at London's prestigious O2 Arena during June 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lewis |first=Pete |url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/410/minx_to_the_max/ |title=CIARA: STAR BRIGHT |year=2009 |work=] |accessdate=October 27, 2010}}</ref> Her performance received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, who noted her dancing skills as being spectacular and arguably better than Britney Spears'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gossiponthis.com/2009/06/04/ciara-britney-spears-perform-for-the-circus-starring-britney-spears-tour-at-the-o2-arena-in-london/ |title=Ciara & Britney Spears Perform for "The Circus: Starring Britney Spears Tour" at the O2 Arena in London|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> Ciara made a guest appearance on ]'s single "]" from his album '']''. The song achieved minimal success in the US. Ciara was also featured on ]' single, "]", from his '']'' album. The song became an international hit, peaking in the top ten of over fifteen international countries, and being certified Gold in Russia, with sales of over 100,000.

In February 2010, Ciara along with ] were featured on the remix to ]' hit single "]". The following month, Ciara made a cameo appearance in the music video of ]'s single, "]".

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Ciara released her fourth studio album, '']'', on December 14, 2010. She told Pete Lewis of '']'' magazine that the album is really about her trusting her instinct and going back to the R&B/urban basics in her music – like where she first started, in the days of "]" and "]".<ref>{{cite web|last=Lewis |first=Pete |url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/560/sometimes/its_a_dirty_job/ |title=Ciara: Killer instincts |date=July 2010 |work=] |accessdate=December 16, 2010}}</ref> It was executively produced by the singer alongside her ] Mark Pitts and writing/production duo ] and ] who also produced records for her previous album, '']''. '']'' debuted at number forty-four on the US ] chart, with first-week sales of 37,000 copies, becoming her only album to not peak within the top three.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/news/swift-back-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-michael-1004135184.story?tag=hpflash4|title=Swift Back at No. 1 on Billboard 200, 'Michael' Bows at No. 3|work=Billboard|first=Keith|last=Caulfield|date=December 22, 2010|accessdate=December 22, 2010}}</ref> On the U.S. ] chart, the album opened at number eleven,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/#/album/ciara/basic-instinct/1469317 |title=Artist=Ciara Album=Basic Instinct |publisher=Nielsen Business Media |work=Billboard |accessdate=December 23, 2010}}</ref> her only album to not peak within the top two of the chart. The lead single, "]", which features ], was released on April 26, 2010. It peaked at number forty-two on the U.S. ], number three on the U.S. ] chart,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?tag=chdrawer|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs |accessdate=August 8, 2010 |date=August 7, 2010 |work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.}}</ref> becoming her twelfth top ten hit on the chart,<ref name="PR Newswire">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ciara-unleashes-her-basic-instinct-106452708.html |title=Ciara Unleashes Her 'Basic Instinct' – NEW YORK, Nov.&nbsp;1, 2010 |publisher=PRNewswire |accessdate=November 16, 2010}}</ref> and number seventy-five on the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=35026 |title=Chart Stats – Ciara Ft Ludacris – Ride |work=Chart Stats |accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> The accompanying music video won the award for "Best Dance Performance" at the 2010 ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Fulghum |first=Sherrill |url=http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/7465445-2010-soul-train-award-winners |title=2010 Soul Train Award Winners |date=November 22, 2010 |work=All Voices |publisher=Allvoices. Inc |accessdate=December 17, 2010}}</ref> "]" was released as the second single from the album and achieved minimal success, peaking at only number seventy-four on the ] chart.<ref name="billboard chart history"/> "]", the third single from the album was praised by critics but failed to become a hit, peaking at only sixty-three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,<ref name="billboard chart history"/> and number twenty-seven on the urban charts in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/urban-charts/ |title=UK Urban Charts |publisher=]|accessdate=November 16, 2010}}</ref>

In November 2010, Ciara performed at the ] tour alongside ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liveguide.com.au/Tours/676466/Flo_Rida_Jay_Sean_Soulja_Boy_Travie_McCoy/Summerbeatz_2010_feat_Flo_Rida_Jay_Sean_Soulja_Boy_Travie_McCoy_Stan_Walker |title=Summerbeatz 2010 |work=Live Guide |accessdate=November 27, 2010}}</ref> In the summer of 2011, Ciara was a part of the Malibu Rum Tour. She performed seven shows across the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/taio-cruz-ciara-announce-summer-tour-2011306|title=Ciara, Taio Cruz Announce Summer Tour|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref>

===2011–present: New label, films, and ''One Woman Army''===
In February 2011, following rumors that Ciara had been dropped by Jive Records, she released an official statement to her ] page complaining of inadequate promotion and funding from the label. She stated that she received a lack of support from the label, and even paid for the promotion of some singles, such as "Gimmie Dat", herself. The frustration she felt while working with her third and fourth albums led her to request that she be released from her contract.<ref name="Lack of Support">{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/02/14/ciara-prays-for-label-to-release-her/#more-74314 |title=Ciara Prays for Label to Release Her |work=] |publisher=Devin Lazerine |date=February 14, 2011 |accessdate=February 14, 2011}}</ref> In May 2011, Ciara was removed from the Jive Records website roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jiverecords.com/artists |title=Artists &#124; Jive Label Group |publisher=Jiverecords.com |date=1999-02-22 |accessdate=2011-07-16}}</ref> On July 12, 2011, it was reported that she had reunited with ] by signing with his record label ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.singersroom.com/news/7306/Ciara-Moving-to-La-Reids-Epic-Label-Group-After-Restructure-Report|title=Ciara Moving to L.A. Reid's Epic Label Group After Restructure, Report|work=Singersroom|date=2011-07-12|accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref> and was confirmed in September 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/outkast-ciara-headed-for-l-a-reid-s-epic-1005354602.story |title=Outkast, Ciara Headed for L.A. Reid's Epic Records, Sources Say |publisher=Billboard.biz |date=2011-09-15 |accessdate=2011-11-24}}</ref>

During an interview with ''Sway in the Morning'' in February 2012, Ciara revealed that she will be taking her time recording her fifth studio album, stating: "It's just really about the vibe, and I'll just tell you that it's a good vibe going. It's really important for me to take my time with this record and it's important for the whole team. It's really, really good energy."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/02/23/ciara-soaks-up-the-sun-in-beverly-hills/|title=Ciara Soaks Up the Sun in Beverly Hills|work=Rap-Up|publisher=Devin Lazerine|date=2012-02-23|accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref> She has been working on the album with a number of producers and songwriters, including ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/11/15/ciara-crafts-a-hit-with-hit-boy/|title=Ciara Crafts a 'Hit' with Hit-Boy|work=Rap-Up|publisher=Devin Lazerine|date=2011-11-15|accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Trent|url=http://thelavalizard.com/2012/02/boiling-point-ciaras-shaky-discography/|title=Boiling Point: Ciara's Shaky Discography|work=''Thelavalizard.com''|date=2012-02-28|accessdate=2012-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/04/ciara-shares-producers-on-one-woman-army/|title=Ciara Shares Producers on 'One Woman Army'|work=Rap-Up|publisher=Devin Lazerine|date=June 4, 2012|accessdate=June 5, 2012}}</ref> In an interview, Ciara said “I worked with some people that are very fresh, which I’m excited about,” she revealed. “When it comes to artists, when it comes to writers, when it comes to producers, I really wanted to push. We pretty much reached out and worked with a lot of people that I’ve never worked with before, which is really fun.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/04/ciara-shares-producers-on-one-woman-army/#more-126117 |title=Ciara Shares Producers on ‘One Woman Army’ |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-13}}</ref> During a press conference with ] in May 2012, Ciara announced her fifth studio album would be titled '']'' and said the lead single, "]", would be out very soon.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a384612/ciara-confirms-new-single-sweat-album-one-woman-army.html |title=Ciara confirms new single 'Sweat', album 'One Woman Army' |last=Corner |first=Lewis |publisher=''Digital Spy'' |accessdate=May 31, 2012 |date=2012-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19932/title.ciara-announces-title-of-new-album-single/ |title=Ciara announces the title of her upcoming fifth solo album |last=Horowitz |first=Stephen J. |publisher=''HipHopDX.com'' |accessdate=May 31, 2012 |date=2012-05-31}}</ref> The single, which features rapper ], premiered online on June 4, 2012, and was to be released via ] on June 19, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/06/04/new-music-ciara-f-2-chainz-sweat/|title=New Music: Ciara f/2 Chainz – 'Sweat'|work=Rap-Up|publisher=Devin Lazerine|date=June 4, 2012|accessdate=June 5, 2012}}</ref> However, the release of the single was scrapped at the last minute for unknown reasons. On August 13, 2012, Ciara revealed that the official lead single for the album would be titled "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a399284/ciara-teases-new-single-sorry-lyrics.html |title= Ciara teases new single 'Sorry' lyrics |accessdate=August 14, 2012}}</ref> On September 13, 2012, "Sorry" premiered on ]'s ] as well as ].<ref name="SorryRelease">{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/09/13/video-ciara-sorry/|title=Video: Ciara - 'Sorry'|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> In the United States, "Sorry" reached a current peak at forty on the US '']'' ] chart<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs#/artist/ciara/chart-history/617021?f=367&g=Singles |title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs : Page 1 |publisher=Billboard |date= |accessdate=2013-02-13}}</ref> while charting at twenty-two on the ''Billboard'' ] chart,<ref>{{dead link|date=February 2013}}</ref> a listing of the top 25 songs that have yet to enter the ]. On October 21, 2012, '']'' magazine posted a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of "Got Me Good", the second single from the album. The song and video, which was directed by ], premiered on the Sony JumboTron in ] in ] on October 25, 2012. The single was released via ] on November 6, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/24/ciara-to-perform-on-kimmel-premiere-got-me-good-video-in-times-square/#more-140395 |title=Ciara to Perform on ‘Kimmel,’ Premiere ‘Got Me Good’ Video in Times Square |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=2012-10-24 |accessdate=2013-02-13}}</ref> "Got Me Good" impacted rhythmic radio on November 13,<ref>http://www.webcitation.org/6BoaUCXjB</ref> and ] radio on November 20.<ref>http://www.webcitation.org/6BoaOzmj0</ref> Ciara also made a featured appearance on ]'s song called "I'm Legit" that was featured on the Minaj's re-release '']''.


Aside from music, Ciara also starred in two movies during this time. She starred in the ] film, '']''. She played Amara Winter, a preacher's daughter who was discovered by a well-established musician.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0880569/ |title= Mama, I Want To Sing (2011) |accessdate=June 2, 2012}}</ref> Ciara also appeared as Brie in the summer 2012 comedy film, '']''. Ciara will also appear in the upcoming new season of BET's '']'' set to air sometime in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232200/ |title= That's My Boy (2012) |accessdate=June 2, 2012}}</ref> Aside from music, Ciara also starred in two movies during this time. She starred in the ] film, '']''. She played Amara Winter, a preacher's daughter who was discovered by a well-established musician.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0880569/ |title= Mama, I Want To Sing (2011) |accessdate=June 2, 2012}}</ref> Ciara also appeared as Brie in the summer 2012 comedy film, '']''. Ciara will also appear in the upcoming new season of BET's '']'' set to air sometime in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232200/ |title= That's My Boy (2012) |accessdate=June 2, 2012}}</ref>

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This article is about the American artist. For other uses, see Ciara (disambiguation).
Ciara
Background information
Birth nameCiara Princess Harris
Born (1985-10-25) October 25, 1985 (age 39)
Austin, Texas, United States
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresR&B, pop, hip hop, dance
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, model
Years active2002–present
LabelsLaFace, Sho'nuff, Jive, Epic
Websiteonlyciara.com
Musical artist

Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known as Ciara (pronounced /siːˈɛrə/, see-ERR-ə), is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer Jazze Pha. With his help, she signed a record deal with LaFace Records.

In 2004, Ciara released her debut studio album Goodies, which spawned three hit singles: "Goodies", "1, 2 Step", and "Oh". The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and earned her four nominations at the 48th Grammy Awards. She released her second studio album, Ciara: The Evolution, in 2006 which spawned the hit singles "Get Up", "Promise", and "Like a Boy". The album reached number one in the US and was certified platinum. Her third studio album Fantasy Ride, released in 2009, was considerably less successful than Ciara's first two albums. However, it produced the worldwide top-ten hit "Love Sex Magic" featuring Justin Timberlake, which earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. The following year, Ciara released her fourth studio album Basic Instinct, which was met with low sales and continued a downward trend in her commercial success. In 2011, she signed a new record deal with Epic Records, and is preparing to release her upcoming fifth studio album, One Woman Army, which is preceded by the lead singles "Sorry" and "Got Me Good".

Since making her musical debut in 2004, Ciara has attained eight Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles, including a number one. She has also earned numerous awards and accolades, including three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards, and one Grammy Award. Ciara has sold over seven million albums worldwide, and more than 4.3 million albums and 6.9 million digital singles in the United States alone.

Biography

1985–2003: Early life and career beginnings

Ciara was born in Austin, Texas on October 25, 1985 as the only child of Jackie and Carlton Harris. Since her father was in the United States Army, throughout her childhood, Ciara grew up on army bases in Germany, New York, Utah, California, Arizona, and Nevada. In speaking of this, Ciara states that while she hated to lose good friends, this helps her in her career when she has to travel all over the world. During her teens, Ciara and her family settled in Atlanta.

In her mid-teens, Ciara formed the all girl group Hearsay with two of her friends. The group recorded demos, but as time went on, they began to have differences and eventually parted ways. Despite this setback, Ciara was still determined to reach her goal and signed a publishing deal as a songwriter. Her first success was the song, "Got Me Waiting" for R&B singer Fantasia Barrino's debut album, Free Yourself. It was when she was writing songs that she met music producer, Jazze Pha, whom she called her "music soulmate." In 2002, the two recorded four demos, "1, 2 Step," "Thug Style," "Pick Up the Phone," and "Lookin' at You," which all appeared on her debut album, which was released two years later. The former was the second single released from it and became a hit.

After graduating from Riverdale High School in Riverdale, Georgia in 2003, she was signed by LaFace Records executive, L.A. Reid, whom she was introduced to by Jazze Pha. She began production on her debut album later that year. In early 2004, Ciara wrote a demo with record producer, Sean Garrett. The demo was later brought to the attention of Lil Jon and became her debut single "Goodies." Lil Jon stated later that he knew it would be big seeing how it sounded similar to Usher's international hit, "Yeah!."

2004–05: Goodies and commercial breakthrough

"Goodies" "Goodies", the crunk counterpart to "Yeah!", lyrically speaks of female empowerment and abstinence-promoting lyrics. It became Ciara's first single to top the Billboard Hot 100.
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Ciara in 2005.

Ciara released her debut album Goodies on September 28, 2004. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 124,750 copies in its initial week and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Following the release of the album, Ciara was hailed as the "First Lady of Crunk&B". Goodies had a seventy-one week run on the Billboard 200, and was certified three times-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on October 10, 2006. The album has sold around nearly 3 million copies in the United States as of June 2010. Charting at twenty-two on the Canadian Albums Chart, it was certified Platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association. The album charted at twenty-six on the UK Albums Chart, and spent twenty weeks on the chart. It was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry, remaining to be Ciara's sole certified album in the UK. Goodies' lead single, the title track, featuring Petey Pablo, was released on June 8, 2004. Conceived as a crunk female counterpart to Usher's "Yeah!", the lyrical content goes against the grain, speaking of abstinence, rejecting advances because "the goodies will stay in the jar." Critics hailed it as an "anthem of the summer" and one of the best singles of the year, complementing its dance-feel and beat, and the irony of the "clever" lyrics. The single performed well worldwide, topping the charts in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, and charting in the top ten of other charts, receiving Platinum certification in the United States. while charting at twenty-two on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, a listing of the top 25 songs that have yet to enter the Billboard Hot 100. On October 21, 2012, Rap-Up magazine posted a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of "Got Me Good", the second single from the album. The song and video, which was directed by Joseph Kahn, premiered on the Sony JumboTron in Times Square in New York City on October 25, 2012. The single was released via digital download on November 6, 2012. "Got Me Good" impacted rhythmic radio on November 13, and mainstream radio on November 20. Ciara also made a featured appearance on Nicki Minaj's song called "I'm Legit" that was featured on the Minaj's re-release Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up.

Aside from music, Ciara also starred in two movies during this time. She starred in the straight-to-DVD film, Mama, I Want to Sing!. She played Amara Winter, a preacher's daughter who was discovered by a well-established musician. Ciara also appeared as Brie in the summer 2012 comedy film, That's My Boy. Ciara will also appear in the upcoming new season of BET's The Game set to air sometime in March 2013.

In early 2013, there were numerous reports and rumors speculating that rapper Future and Ciara were in a relationship, later on Future eventually confirmed himself in an interview that him and her are in fact happily dating. Since then they have made they're relationship public and have shown up to numerous events together hand and hand.

Artistry

Musical style

"Goodies" "Goodies", the crunk counterpart to "Yeah!", lyrically speaks of female empowerment and abstinence-promoting lyrics.
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With the release of her debut single "Goodies", Ciara was referred to as the Princess of Crunk&B. Allison Stewart of The Washington Post commented that she has a "reedy, agile voice, capable of conveying the only three emotions (sexy, sassy, sad) an R&B singer needs. Randall Roberts of Los Angeles Times commented that "Ciara has been the most synthetic of the R&B divas over the past decade, an electro-leaning vocalist whose instrumental palate has heavily favored stark 808 beats, sassy and seductive vocal lines." In reviewing her second album Ciara: The Evolution, Jody Rosen of Entertainment Weekly writes "Ciara's comfort with rave-inspired beats sets her apart from Cassie, Amerie, Rihanna, and other would-Beyoncés... singing is nimble throughout: She whispers, coos, wails, and reels off speedy syncopations worthy of Beyoncé herself." Her third album Fantasy Ride saw the singer showcasing a new pop and dance direction. Bill Lamb of About.com commented that her hit "Love Sex Magic" has a "retro funk guitar feel" to it and that "the song rides a beat that brings simultaneous echoes of 70's R&B and classic Janet Jackson." Ciara's music is generally contemporary R&B, but she also incoporates various styles of musical genres including, hip hop, crunk, rap, dance-pop, electro pop and funk into her songs. Critics have described her singles "Goodies", "1, 2 Step", "Get Up", and "Go Girl" as club bangers.

Ciara's debut album featured production from Jazze Pha who discovered her. Critics compared the album to the late singer Aaliyah and said it had qualities of Destiny's Child. On her second album, Ciara worked with one of her debut album collaborators Lil Jon on "That's Right", sampling Pretty Tony's "Fix It in the Mix". She has also taken to sampling songs from other artist such as, Lyn Collins's "Think (About It)" and Rob Base's "It Takes Two" on "Make It Last Forever", Jive Rhythm Trax’s 80's electro cut "122 BPM" on "C.R.U.S.H" and also Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me by Now", sampling the chorus of the song onto "Never Ever".

Influences

An Afro-American man.An Afro-American woman.Ciara cites musical siblings Michael Jackson (left) and Janet Jackson (right) as her biggest influences

Ciara said that watching Destiny's Child and Janet Jackson perform on a television program while staying home from school inspired her to pursue a career in music, and cites superstar siblings Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson as her biggest inspiration. Ciara is quoted to have reached what she considered "a career pinnacle" when she recorded with Janet Jackson on Jackson's 2008 Discipline album. Ciara spoke on why she cites Michael Jackson as an influence saying "Whenever someone asks me who inspires me to do what I do, I always say Michael. That's it for me. He's everything to me. He's really a part of the reason why. He's going to be remembered in so many ways for me. I feel it's important for me to continue to let my generation know how important he was to music." Ciara also cites Aaliyah, TLC, SWV, Monica and Salt-N-Pepa as influences.

During the production of Ciara's fifth studio album One Woman Army, Ciara looked to find inspiration and influences from various artists, Ciara told MTV that she looked back at past artist such as Al Green for influence and also look to Missy Elliott for inspiration and constructive feedback saying "I dug deeper and started to pick up on things that I probably would've never before that are minor, but really stand out and mean so much more and being around my friends, people like Missy — she's really a huge inspiration to me, I remember looking up at her one time like, 'My friend is Missy Elliott,' and I'm thinking to myself 'that's crazy,' just because of how much I respect her and what she's contributed to music. Being around people like her is always inspiring to me." continuing saying "I always share my projects with her early. I'll go to her house and play her the records really early in the process, and it's always so cool, but I just have pinch myself in moments when I see her a lot," she said. "I'll be like, 'OK, this is really my friend,' but it's dope because I really respect her. She's done something in music that no one has done and when you look at her old references and just her references period, you wonder what the mind of that person is, and she's my friend, so I get to get a little bit more out of that mind, and it's really cool."

Other ventures

In 2009, Ciara signed a multi-million dollar deal with the modeling agency Wilhelmina Models. After signing the deal she has been in many magazine spreads. In addition to that, she also has her eyes set on beginning a new clothing line. In June 2008, she was in talks with the department store Steve & Barry's to create an affordable clothing line, but it never happened. On November 9, 2009 it was announced that Ciara would be modeling in the German edition of Vogue. During that time, it was also announced that Ciara would be the new face of a major multimedia ad campaign for Verizon's smartphone the LG Chocolate Touch. Ciara filmed a commercial for the campaign, which features her dancing to her 2009 single "Work". In March 2010, it was officially confirmed and announced that Ciara was the spokesperson in the new ad campaign for Adidas Originals. A commercial for the campaign was released the same month, featuring numerous other celebrities.

Philanthropy

In September 2008, Ciara contributed to the song "Just Stand Up!" with fifteen other female artists, who shared the stage to perform the song live on September 5, 2008 during the "Stand Up to Cancer" television special. The proceeds from the single were given to the fundraiser. The television special helped raise $100 million dollars for cancer research. In 2009, Ciara became the face of Dosomething.org's "Do Something 101" campaign to raise school supplies for those in need at the start of the school year. She filmed a public service announcement to endorse the campaign.

Discography

Main article: Ciara discography

Tours

Headlining
Supporting act

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2006 All You've Got Becca Watley Television film
2012 Mama, I Want to Sing! Amara Straight-to-DVD film
2012 That's My Boy Brie Theatrical debut

See also

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