Goodies (Ciara album)
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Released | September 28, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003–2004 | |||
Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 50:03 | |||
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Singles from Goodies | ||||
Goodies is the debut studio album by American singer
With Goodies, Ciara was referred to as the "Princess" or "First Lady of Crunk&B". The album uses dance music while utilizing pop, R&B, and hip-hop influences. Critics gave the album positive to mixed reviews, commending the "Goodies"-esque songs, while deeming others as unoriginal and noting Ciara's limited vocal abilities. Most critics compared the work to late singer Aaliyah, and also said it had qualities of Destiny's Child.
The album was a commercial success. In the United States, the album debuted at number three on the US
Background
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.[3] Despite this setback, Ciara was still determined to reach her goal and signed a publishing deal as a songwriter. After leaving the group Hearsay, Texas native Ciara earned a writing job via her manager, for Atlanta's
Recording
After graduating from
In early 2004, Ciara wrote a demo with record producer
When talking about the album's theme, Ciara said it was universal, stating, "It's about everybody. You'll have songs with different emotions, happy, sad, 'my heart is broken.' What everybody goes through." On her success with the preluding title track, Ciara said, "I'm very content right now. I take everything a day at a time. Every time I hear good news, I'm shouting out, 'Praise God.' Everybody around me is so excited, I still haven't got it. I haven't really felt it like they're feeling it for me."[9]
Composition
The album consists of bouncy dance music mixed with crunk, combined with either R&B, pop or hip hop music.[10] The ballads on the set utilize Ciara's breathy vocals, as the uptempo pieces.[10] Lyrical content varies on the album. Songs like "Goodies" issue a message of female empowerment and abstinence,[11] and this is contradicted as she hints at teasing sex.[12] Slant Magazine compared this to Britney Spears-esque "layer of tease to the mature" in her early work.[13] Utilizing influences from 80's dance music, qualities of the work of Destiny's Child and Aaliyah are evident.[13]
"Goodies" is heavily influenced by male counterpart crunk song "
Singles
Goodies'
"
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Entertainment Weekly | B[23] |
The Guardian | [12] |
PopMatters | [24] |
Slant Magazine | [13] |
The Times | [15] |
USA Today | [10] |
Raymond Fiore of
Although pointing out the flaws of Goodies, Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian said, "Ciara has no conviction as a sweet-talker but her disconnected style clicks perfectly with the cold, clinical (in a good way) hits."[12] Mike Pattenden of The Times said, "Goodies has some tasty treats, but they're all stacked on top of the jar," commenting that Ciara's "whispery, girlish voice that is often relegated to the background by stronger performers, suggesting she is little more than a pretty mouthpiece for Jon and his posse of producers."[15] Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani compared it to the work to Aaliyah, stating some of it was not up to par with the late singer, but complimented the title track-esque tracks.[13]
Commercial performance
Goodies debuted at number three on the US
In Canada, the album debuted at number 35 on the Canadian Albums Chart. The album was eventually certified platinum by Music Canada for sales of over 100,000 copies in Canada.[30]
In the United Kingdom, the album charted at 26 in on the
Legacy
Following the release of her debut single "Goodies", Ciara was dubbed the Princess of Crunk&B by various media outlets.[32][33][34][35] In the early and mid-2000s, "
The album's lead singles success exemplified
The work helped Ciara earn several nominations, including Best New Artist at the
In retrospect of Goodies, Bryson Paul wrote for ThisIsRnB on the album and where it placed Ciara in pop culture. "With the Crunk era at its peak, Ciara added a sexy female perspective to the gritty punk-influenced genre, and — along with the likes of fellow ATLien Usher — helped create the subgenre now aptly referred to as Crunk&B. [...] the young songstress separated herself from an all-star pack of new singers that included
"Goodies is often referred to as Ciara’s best work and for good reasoning. It was with this album that the return of R&B to Atlanta was pushed further as it served as a solid follow-up to the release of Monica’s
Rob Copsey also wrote on the album's impact for the OCC. "Ciara had immediately established herself on the global stage ... Goodies was a hit in Australia and most of Europe, earning her the dubious title a 'Princess of Crunk&B'".[47] He continued, "16 years on, the influence of Goodies can be felt, most notably on the debut single by Normani, Motivation, on which the former Fifth Harmony singer pays homage to Goodies and several other quintessential '90s/'00s music videos in her visual".
Several recording artists have also cited singles from Goodies or the album itself as an influence or personal favorite of theirs, such as Normani,[48] Ari Lennox,[49] Latto,[50] Lizzo,[51] Kaash Paige,[52] and Alana Haim.[53]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Goodies" (featuring Petey Pablo) |
| Lil Jon | 3:43 |
2. | "1, 2 Step" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
| 3:23 | |
3. | "Thug Style" |
| Jazze Pha | 4:25 |
4. | "Hotline" |
| Bangladesh | 3:23 |
5. | "Oh" (featuring Ludacris) |
| Dre & Vidal | 4:16 |
6. | "Pick Up the Phone" |
| Jazze Pha | 3:48 |
7. | "Lookin' at You" |
| Jazze Pha | 3:25 |
8. | "Ooh Baby" |
|
| 3:37 |
9. | "Next to You" (featuring R. Kelly) | Robert Kelly |
| 3:13 |
10. | "And I" |
| Adonis Shropshire | 3:53 |
11. | "Other Chicks" |
| French Spencer | 4:21 |
12. | "The Title" |
| Jasper Cameron | 4:21 |
13. | "Goodies" (Remix featuring T.I. and Jazze Pha) (bonus track) |
| Lil Jon | 4:21 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Crazy" |
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| 3:52 |
Notes
- "The Title" contains a sample from "Love Ballad", written by Skip Scarborough, as performed by L.T.D.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Liner Notes
- Ciara – lead vocals (All tracks)
- Kori Anders – recording engineer (5), mixing assistant (2, 4, 12)
- Carlos Bedoya – recording engineer (2)
- Jim Bottari – recording engineer (9)
- Leslie Brathwaite – recording engineer (8), mixing (2-4, 6–8, 10–13)
- Ralph Cacciurri – recording engineer (5)
- Tom Coyne – mastering
- Mike Davis – recording engineer (4)
- Vidal Davis – mixing (5)
- Vincent Dilorenzo – recording engineer, mixing (5)
- Rodney East – additional keyboards (9)
- Missy Elliott – rap vocals (2)
- Yolonda Frederick – make-up
- Andy Gallas – music programming, recording engineer (9)
- Abel Garibaldi – music programming, recording engineer (9)
- Serban Ghenea – mixing (9)
- John Hanes – digital editing, pro-tools engineer (9)
- Andre Harris – mixing (5)
- Jazze Pha – backing vocals (2-3, 6–7), rap vocals (13), instrumentation (3, 6–7), executive producer
- LaMarquis Jefferson – bass played by (1, 13)
- Rachael Johnson – stylist
- R. Kelly – musical arrangement, background vocals (9)
- Henry "Noonie" Lee Jr. – executive producer
- Craig Love – guitar (1, 13)
- Ludacris – rap vocals (5)
- Donnie Lyle – guitar (9)
- Carlton Lynn – recording engineer (12)
- Mark Mann – photography
- Ian Mereness – recording engineer (9)
- Jason Mlodzinski – assistant
- Peter Mokran - mixing (14)
- Steve "ESP" Nowacynski – recording engineer (1, 13)
- Petey Pablo – rap vocals (1)
- Mark Pitts – A&R
- Charles Sanders – recording engineer (1, 13)
- Ray Seay – mixing (1, 13)
- Adonis Shropshire – recording engineer (10)
- Shereese Slate – hair stylist
- Jonathan "Lil Jon" Smith – additional rap vocals, production, mixing (1, 13)
- Nico Solis – recording engineer (4, 13), mixing (13)
- French Spencer – instrumentation (11)
- Vern Spencer – recording engineer (11)
- Brian Stanley – recording engineer (1, 13), mixing (1)
- Shakir Stewart – A&R
- Anthony "T.A." Tate – executive producer
- Sam Thomas – recording engineer (2, 4–5)
- T.I. – rap vocals (13)
- Mike Tsarsati – mixing assistant (5)
- Courtney Walter – art direction, design
- Nathan Wheeler – assistant
- Cory Williams – mixing assistant (3, 6–8, 10–11)
- Phillana Williams – marketing
- Arnold Wolfe – recording engineer (3, 6–7)
- Sean Garrett - vocal production (1, 13)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[79] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
Ireland (IRMA)[80] | Gold | 7,500^ |
Japan (RIAJ)[81] | Gold | 100,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[82] | Gold | 7,500^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[83] | Gold | 100,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[85] | 3× Platinum | 2,748,000[84] |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
See also
- List of Billboard number-one R&B albums of 2004 (US)
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