Ciara (album)
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Released | July 5, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2011–2013 | |||
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Length | 43:20 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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Ciara is the fifth
On Ciara, the singer is reunited with music producers
Promoting the release of this album, all three singles; including "Sweat" featuring 2 Chainz, "Sorry", and "Got Me Good" were released, when the album was titled One Woman Army. None of the songs impacted on the US Billboard Hot 100 and were subsequently swept aside in favor of a new single, titled "Body Party", which reached at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "I'm Out" featuring Nicki Minaj, was released as the album's second single in June 2013. "Overdose" was released as the album's third single, it was serviced to American Urban and Rhythmic radio in September and October 2013, respectively.
Upon its release, Ciara was met with a warm reception from music critics, who complimented the album as one of the strongest in her discography. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 59,000 copies, becoming her fourth top three album on the chart. As of April 2015, the album has sold 208,000 copies in the United States.[3]
Background
Under LaFace Records (and later Jive Records), Ciara released her 3× platinum-certified debut album Goodies (2004) and its follow-up, the platinum-certified Ciara: The Evolution (2006).[4] Album three, Fantasy Ride (2009), was plagued with issues which resulted in Ciara changing management part way through the album's production and dropping the idea of a 3-disc concept album.[5] Additionally many of the records leaked online prior to the album's release; as a result, Basic Instinct (2010) was recorded in strict confidentiality.[6] Basic Instinct sold just 37,000 copies in its first week in the United States, and became Ciara's first album to miss the top-three on the Billboard 200.[7] At the time, Ciara said that she wasn't interested in first week sales or the album's commercial performance, but rather in building her brand as an artist.[8] According to the Los Angeles Times' Gerrick Kennedy, the lack of commercial success with Basic Instinct was attributable to multiple pushbacks, and the leaking of material from the album's recording sessions.[8] In February 2011, Ciara revealed that her relationship with her record label was not on positive terms; Jive had not properly financial supported Fantasy Ride or Basic Instinct. Ciara self-funded some of the albums promotions, including her last single "Gimmie Dat" and in the end wrote a public letter asking to be released from her record obligations.[9]
"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."
—Ciara, talking about taking her time with album number five.[10]
Several months later in July of the same year, it was revealed that Ciara would be reuniting with L.A. Reid by signing to his Epic Records label.[11] Reid had previously signed Ciara to LaFace at the start of her career, and played a role in executively producing her debut album Goodies (2004). Billboard magazine officially confirmed Ciara's signing to Epic in September 2011.[12] During an interview with Sway in the Morning in February 2012, Ciara revealed that she would be taking her time recording her fifth studio album.[13] In June 2012, Ciara spoke about the album saying "It really is just me pouring my heart into the record, and I think my fans deserve that. I really had to be in a comfortable place, and I really am and I'm excited about it, that's the beauty of music. Music is like really being able to express yourself. I wanted to make sure that I expressed myself in the best way that I could, and I let the music also be a healing process for me at points. There's a lot of happy moments as well, so that's what it's about. That's music. You laugh, you cry, you dance, you love, you hurt, you feel all kinds of things. That's the beauty of music."[14]
Writing, production and collaborations
On her fifth album, Ciara contributed to both the writing and production of the album's songs.[15] She wrote "Sweat" (featuring 2 Chainz),[16] a song that was originally supposed to be the album's first single when the album was called One Woman Army.[17] Ciara also co-wrote and co-produced "Sorry",[18] the song that was chosen to supersede "Sweat" as one of One Woman Army's two lead singles,[19] along with "Got Me Good", also written by Ciara.[20] None of these records made the final album.[21] "Sorry" was co-written and co-produced by Jasper Cameron, who previously worked with Ciara on her 2006 single "Promise" and 2009 single "Never Ever". Together the duo wrote and produced "Super Turnt Up" which did make the final listing for Ciara.[18] "Got Me Good" was co-written with Rodney Jerkins and Livvi Franc (Olivia Waith).[20] When interviewed by Rap-Up TV, Jerkins said "I had a meeting with her about what her future holds and I told her I was there if she ever needed my creative juices, so hopefully me and her get in the studio and work."[22] Jerkins previously produced records for Ciara: The Evolution and Fantasy Ride.
Waithe meanwhile, was originally enlisted to write the majority of the album's songs along with songwriter and vocal coach Ali Tamposi; in an interview about the project, Tamposi said "it's been really cool and laid back so that's been fun. There's a lot of angst and edge in Ciara's music and we've tried to be really conceptual and write things that haven't been done before and real strong women empowerment songs."
Ciara also worked with Bangladesh,
After collaborating with American rapper
Concept
"As we were moving along, I started to take a different creative turn. I found some new inspiration along the way, so the One Woman Army movement still exists and it's still a part of who I am because it represents my strength and my struggles and my journey. However, the best way for me to title the record at the time period or at this moment was simply Ciara."
Ciara's fifth album was originally called One Woman Army after a song of the same name produced by
During a press release,
"the way this one was different is, I think, it was really more so the freedom that I felt with being vulnerable and my confidence. Me starting with just wanting to completely be free and be me in my song and not care about what anybody has to say. It's not about being over-independent, but it does represent my independence as a woman and it represents my strength. It represents where I stand with love. It represents what I want out of life as a woman. It's all of that in one and more."[39]
Release and artwork
On June 4, 2012, Ciara began the album campaign for One Woman Army with the premiere of "
That same month, Ciara said that there was no release date for the album. She instead said "I think I'm almost done. I think there was a date December 4 that was supposedly put in the universe, but the date was never ever confirmed, not from my mouth, but they can definitely look out for this album this winter. I'll be telling you soon. Stay tuned. You know what? I'm giving you guys my video [for "Got Me Good"] on my birthday, so you never know what could happen around Christmas-time. I love giving gifts."[55] After the premiere of the "Got Me Good" video, the album was slated to drop in early 2013.[56] On April 15, 2013, Ciara revealed the official tracklist for the album and confirmed that it is now titled Ciara. Additionally, she stated that it would be released on June 4, 2013. The album was then postponed to July 9, 2013.[37] The aforementioned singles were swept aside from the album and subsequently under the title Ciara, the album is now led by the single "Body Party". The album artwork features a mirror-flipped image of Ciara.[37]
Music and lyrics
Following the album listening party, Spin described the album as having no ballads except "
The album opens with "I'm Out", a "
Promotion
Promotion for Ciara's fifth album (then titled One Woman Army) began on June 2, 2012 when Ciara released several promotional pictures.[62] Several days later, Ciara previewed songs at an album listening party for industry executives and a variety of internet bloggers in New York City. Amongst the songs played were collaborations with Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj.[63] Ciara would later confirm that it was not Minaj's, but her own vocals, that reviewers has heard at the listening party [on "Super Turnt Up"].[53] Many positive reviews came from the listening party. Patrik Sandberg of V Magazine said it was the "Hardest @ciara record I've heard. She's reconstructing the lanes. So future." "This album is ridiculous. It's coming for everything!"[63] The Ross collaboration made the album as a bonus track exclusively at Target.com and for the Japanese release.[64][65] On August 20, 2012, Epic Records sent an exclusive playlist of songs to Cosmopolitan magazine which contained the album's ninth track, "Livin' It Up", sans Minaj's vocals.[66]
Promotion in 2013 began with Ciara's appearances on
On July 2, 2013, it was announced that Ciara will release video snippets for five of the album's tracks in promotion for its release. Each was directed by Hannah Lux Davis. The first snippet was for the album's eighth track, "DUI", which premiered on
Singles
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"I'm Out", featuring Nicki Minaj, premiered online on May 22, 2013[86] and was officially sent to urban radio in the US on June 3, 2013[87] as the album's second single. Additionally, it was the most added song to Canadian urban radio stations during the week of June 7, 2013.[88] The song's music video was inspired by Michael and Janet Jackson's "Scream" music video and Marilyn Monroe, and premiered at the 2013 BET Awards pre-show on June 30, 2013. On the chart issue dated July 20, 2013, "I'm Out" debuted at number 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and peaked at 44 the following week.
In August 2013, Ciara confirmed that she would be releasing further singles from the album, the first "Where You Go" featuring Future would serve the American market whilst "Overdose" would serve international markets.[89] However, in September 2013, Ciara confirmed that plans had changed and that "Read My Lips" would now be the album's third single as it was her favourite song, and that "it seems to be a song that my fans really love too, so we are both on the same page. Me and my fans are insync."[90] The release of "Overdose" still went ahead; its single cover was unveiled on September 18, 2013.[91] "Overdose" officially impacted Urban radio stations in the US on September 18, 2013 and a month later, it impacted Rhythmic stations.[91][92]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork Media | 7.3/10[99] |
PopMatters | 7/10[100] |
Slant Magazine | [101] |
Spin | 8/10[102] |
Ciara received generally positive reviews from
In a mixed review, Evan Rytlewski of The A.V. Club found the album to be too dance and R&B-oriented and felt that it should have explored her "airy voice", as found on singles like "Body Party", that recaptured the zeitgeist of her earlier work.[94] At USA Today, Steve Jones said that "bass-fueled club bangers and libido-driven ballads tend to hit their mark but ultimately, don't leave a lasting impression."[105] The Boston Globe's Ken Capobianco criticized the album for "missing a unique lyrical or musical vision", further elaborating, "we've heard these tropes before," and concluding their review that "now deep into her career, the real Ciara still proves elusive."[106] Jon Carmanica of The New York Times found the production "vivid", but felt that Ciara's voice lacks personality and said that she sounds monotonous throughout the album.[107]
Accolades
Commercial performance
Upon its release in the United States, the album was predicted to sell between 55–65,000 copies in its opening week,
In other territories, the album debuted at number 42 on the
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I'm Out" (featuring Nicki Minaj) |
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| 3:58 |
2. | "Sophomore" |
| 3:44 | |
3. | "Body Party" |
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| 3:54 |
4. | "Keep on Lookin'" |
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| 3:17 |
5. | "Read My Lips" | 4:08 | ||
6. | "Where You Go" (featuring Future) |
| 3:43 | |
7. | "Super Turnt Up" |
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| 4:28 |
8. | "DUI" |
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| 4:35 |
9. | "Livin' It Up" (featuring Nicki Minaj) |
| D'Mile | 3:45 |
10. | "Overdose" |
| 3:47 | |
Total length: | 39:38 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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11. | "Backseat Love" |
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| 3:39 |
Total length: | 43:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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11. | "Body Party" (Remix) (featuring Future and B.o.B) |
| 3:57 | |
Total length: | 43:20 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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12. | "Boy Outta Here" (featuring Rick Ross) |
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| 3:51 |
13. | "One Night with You" |
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| 3:13 |
Total length: | 50:24 |
Notes
- ^a signifies a vocal producer
- ^b signifies a co-producer
- "Super Turnt Up" credits Ciara as a featured artist, where she raps in the song.
- "Body Party" contains a sample of "My Boo" performed by Ghost Town DJ's, written by Carlton Mahone and Rodney Terry.[21]
- "Livin' It Up" contains a portion of the composition "I Don't Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky" performed by Ripple.
Special editions
Four limited editions of the album featuring branded merchandise were available from Ciara's official artist store.[125][126][127][128]
Contents | Bundle title | |||
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Keep on Lookin' Bundle | Super Turnt Up Bundle | Livin' It Up Bundle | Body Party Bundle | |
Album | ||||
Signed lithograph
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Poster | ||||
T-shirt | ||||
Black or white beanie hat |
Personnel
Credits for Ciara adapted from
- Ciara – art direction, design, executive producer, featured artist, primary artist, vocal producer, background vocals
- Josh Abraham – producer
- Drew Adams – assistant
- Josie Aiello – background vocals
- B.o.B – featured artist
- Triana Bowman – production coordination
- LaTrice Burnette – marketing
- Brandon N. Caddell – assistant engineer
- Jasper Cameron – instrumentation, producer, vocal arrangement
- Nayvadius "Future" Cash – executive producer, vocal producer
- Lauren Ceradini – publicity
- Matt Champlin – engineer
- Ariel Chobaz – engineer
- The Co-Captains – instrumentation, producer, programming
- Paul "Hot Sauce" Dawson – scratching
- Briele Douglass – publicity
- Josh Drucker – assistant, mixing assistant
- Dernst Emile – producer
- Asiah'h Eperson – background vocals
- Seth Firkins – engineer
- Livvi Franc – background vocals
- Yolonda Frederick – make-up
- Joe Fritz – engineer
- Future – featured artist
- Dalia Glickman – A&R
- Kuk Harrell – vocal producer
- Ciara Harris – producer, vocal arrangement, vocal producer, background vocals
- Trehy Harris – assistant, mixing assistant
- James Hunt – assistant
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
- Rodney Jerkins – instrumentation, mixing, producer
- Taryn Kaufman – A&R
- Dave Kutch – mastering
- Courtney Lowery – publicity
- Kim Lumpkin – production coordination
- Tommy Lumpkins – vocal producer
- The Madd Scientist – engineer
- Maria Paula Marulanda – art direction, design
- Harvey Mason, Jr. – engineer
- Susan McDonald – packaging manager
- Mike Will Made It – producer
- Nicki Minaj – featured artist
- Greg Morgan – sound design
- Vernon Mungo – engineer
- Luis Navarro – A&R
- Chris "Tek" O'Ryan – engineer
- Oligee – producer
- Keith Parry – engineer
- P-Nasty – producer
- Cesar Ramirez – hair stylist
- L.A. Reid – executive producer
- Rock City – producer
- The Rockstars – producer
- Heather Santos – A&R
- John Shullman – assistant
- Soundz – producer, vocal producer, background vocals
- Christopher "Tricky" Stewart – A&R
- Mark Stewart – A&R
- Ken Sunshine – publicity
- Theron Thomas – vocals
- Pat Thrall – engineer
- Dan Tobiason – engineer
- Stephen Villa – assistant
- Robert Wadlington – A&R
- Cam Wallace – programming
- Cameron Wallace – producer
- Ryan Williams – engineer
- Andrew Wuepper – engineer, mixing
- Yutsai – photography
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Australia[139][140] | July 5, 2013 | Sony Music
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Brazil[141] | |||
Germany[33] | |||
United Kingdom[142][143] | July 8, 2013 | RCA Records | |
United States[124][144] | July 9, 2013 | Epic Records | |
Canada[145][146] | Sony Music | ||
New Zealand[147] | July 12, 2013 | ||
Japan[148] | July 24, 2013 | CD | Sony Music Japan |
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