Oh (Ciara song)
"Oh" | ||||
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Single by Ciara featuring Ludacris | ||||
from the album Goodies | ||||
Released | March 1, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
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Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Dre & Vidal | |||
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Ludacris singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Oh" on YouTube |
"Oh" is a song by American singer,
The song was well received by music critics, who praised the song's beat, specifically noting its radio-friendliness. It won an award at the 2006
The single was a commercial success, peaking at number two in the United States, becoming her third consecutive top three hit. It also peaked within the top ten of charts in many international markets, including Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and was certified platinum in the US and gold in Australia. The song was accompanied by a music video, which showed the singer dancing with friends in the streets of Atlanta, as well as in an arena and a parking garage.
Composition and meaning
In 2004, Ciara was in the
While composing the lyrics, Ciara spoke to her management to get Ludacris on the track and he agreed. She said, "I think Ludacris is perfect".[3]
Critical reception
"Oh" received positive reviews from music critics.
"Oh" went on to win an award at the 2006
Chart performance
The song debuted at number 75 on the US
"Oh" was a hit outside the US as well. The song debuted and peaked at number four in the United Kingdom and number five for two weeks in New Zealand. The song also peaked at number seven in Australia, Germany, and Ireland. It was also a top-20 hit in Finland and Switzerland.[12]
Music video
The
Ciara described the
"Oh" was nominated in the "Best R&B Video" category at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Alicia Keys's "Karma".
Formats and track listings
US 12-inch single[13]
UK CD single[14]
UK 12-inch single[15]
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European two-track CD single[16]
European three-track CD single[17]
Australian CD single[18]
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Personnel
- Vocals by: Ciara and Ludacris
- Produced by: Dre & Vidal
- Recorded by: Vincent Dilorenzo at Studio 609 recordings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ralph Cacciuri and Sam Thomas at Doppler Studios, Atlanta, Georgia and Kori Anders at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, Georgia
- Mixed by: Vincent Dilorenzo, Andre Harris and Vidal Davis at Studio 609, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Assisted by: Mike Tsarsati
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[51] | Gold | 35,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[52] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | March 1, 2005 | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
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May 10, 2005 | Contemporary hit radio | [53] | ||
Germany | July 4, 2005 | CD | [54] | |
Australia | July 18, 2005 | [55] | ||
United Kingdom | August 1, 2005 | [56] |
References
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- ^ Ciara Credits 'Oh' Co-Star Luda With Showing Her The Ropes Archived May 14, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Ciara Pulls Ludacris Into Her 'Oh' Dance Party Retrieved January 15, 2008
- ^ Ciara: Goodies – Pop Matters Music Review Retrieved January 15, 2008
- ^ Ciara – Goodies: album review Retrieved January 13, 2008
- ^ Ciara – Goodies – Album reviews – Reviews – Music – Virgin Media Retrieved January 13, 2008
- ^ Ciara – Goodies Archived February 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved January 13, 2008
- ^ "Oh" - The Billboard Hot 100 – 3-25-05
- ^ a b Ciara – Charts & Awards – Billboard singles
- ^ "Oh" - The Billboard Hot 100 – 8-27-05
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ Ciara and Ludacris – Oh
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- ^ Ciara (2005). Oh (UK CD single liner notes). LaFace Records, Sho'nuff Records. 82876711372.
- ^ Ciara (2005). Oh (UK 12-inch single sleeve). LaFace Records, Sho'nuff Records. 82876 71136 1.
- ^ Ciara (2005). Oh (European CD single liner notes). LaFace Records, Sho'nuff Records. 82876 70263 2.
- ^ Ciara (2005). Oh (European CD single liner notes). LaFace Records, Sho'nuff Records. 82876802312.
- ^ Ciara (2005). Oh (Australian CD single liner notes). LaFace Records, Sho'nuff Records. 82876717012.
- ^ "Ciara feat. Ludacris – Oh". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ "Issue 814" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
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- Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 34. August 20, 2005. p. 71. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
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- Les classement single. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ "Ciara feat. Ludacris – Oh" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Oh". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
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- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "Ciara feat. Ludacris – Oh". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
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- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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- ^ "2005 The Year in Music & Touring: Hot Rhythmic Songs". Billboard. Vol. 117, no. 52. December 24, 2005. p. YE-74.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ciara feat. Ludacris – Oh". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ a b "Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on January 1, 2010. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
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- ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 18th July 2005" (PDF). ARIA. July 18, 2005. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2005. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. July 30, 2005. p. 37.