Whether you like it or not, Ciara has her classics and throughout her career, even though
Goodies feat. Petey Pablo
Written by: Ciara, Sean Garrett, LaMarquis Jefferson, Craig Love, Zachary Wallace, Jonathan "Lil Jon" Smith
Produced by: Lil John (Many people mistake Jazze Pha as producer of this song)
Hot 100: #1 (7 Weeks)
Radio Songs: #1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: #1 (6 Weeks)
Rhythmic Top 40: #1
UK Singles Chart: #1
Certification: US Platinum (Released June 8, 2004; Pre-Digital Songs Era)
Notable Chart Success:
-> Spent over 7 Weeks at #1 in the Hot 100; Making it the longest running #1 Single for a debut artist at that time
-> Beat Elvi's "A Fool Such As I," on the UK Singles Chart,
Classic Lyric: " Looking for the goodies, keep on lookin' cuz they stay in the jar"
Music Video: Ciara debuts her signature move "The Matrix", which has been attempted by most of your favs. Beyonce is the only one who comes close to Ciara at doing the "Matrix" out of all the favs.
1,2 Step feat. Missy Elliot
Written by: Ciara Harris, Missy Elliott, Phalon Alexander, T.I
Produced by: Jazze Pha
Hot 100: #2
Radio Songs: #2
Pop Songs: #1
Digital songs: #2
UK Singles Chart: #3
Certification: US PLATINUM, Australia PLATINUM, New Zealand GOLD (Released November 2, 2004)
Notable Chart Success:
-> Spent 7 Weeks at #2 in the Hot 100, nearly missing the top spot
-> The first ever #1 on the "Pop 100" chart; which is now known as "Pop Songs"
-> #5 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2005.
Awards/Nominations:
Nominated for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" at 2006 Grammy's
Nominated for "Best Dance Video" at 2005 MTV Music Video Awards
Won "Best Collaboration" at the BET Awards in 2005
Nominated for "Viewer's Choice" at the BET Awards in 2005.
Classic Lyric: "This beat is....Automatic supersonic hypnotic funky fresh,
Work my body so melodic, This beat flows right through my chest"
Promise
Written by: Ciara, Jasper Cameron, Jamal Jones, Elvis Williams
Produced by: Polow da Don, Black Elvis
Hot 100: #11
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: #1 (2 Weeks)
Radio Songs: #4
Certification: US PLATINUM (Released October 16, 2006)
Notable Chart Success:
-> Spent 2 Weeks at #1 in the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
-> Replaced Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
Awards/Nominations:
Nominated for "Viewer's Choice" at the BET Awards in 2007.
Classic Lyric: "You can be my teacher, I do homework, you can give me extra credit, baby I'll do more work"
Music Video: Many consider "Promise" music video Ciara's first evolution as an artist. The anti-gravity microphone scene and the video's sensual choreography makes the video a classic. the video's brick wall choreography 'inspired' Beyonce in her "Dance For You" music video.
"Like a Boy"
Written by: Ciara Harris, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Keri Hilson, J. Que, Ezekiel Lewis, Calvin Kenon
Produced by: Ciara, Calvo Da Gr8, The Clutch
Hot 100: #19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: #6
Radio Songs: #9
Certification: US PLATINUM (Released February 13, 2007)
Notable Chart Success:
-> Top 10 in the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
Awards/Nominations:
Nominated for "Best Choreography in a Video" at 2007 MTV Music Video Awards
Nominated for "Video of The Year" at the BET Awards in 2007.
Classic Lyric: "What if I?...Had a thing on the side? Made ya cry?Would the rules change up?...Or would they still apply?...If I played you like a toy?...Sometimes I wish I could act like a boy"
Music Video: "Like a Boy" is considered to be Ciara's most artistic music video. The music video features Ciara's "Alter-Ego" and gender blending scenes with complex choreography. The video also features Ciara's signature move "The Matrix", but in a lower more intricate stance. The music video's song 'inspired' Beyonce to record "If I Were a Boy".
"Love, Sex Magic feat. Justin Timberlake"
Written by: Justin Timberlake, James Fauntleroy II, Robin Tadross, Mike Elizondo
Produced by: The Y's, Mike Elizondo
US Hot 100: #10
UK Singles: #5
UK R&B Chart: #1
Canada: #6
Australia: #5
European Hot 100 singles: #6
France: #8
Germany #7
Sweden: #4
Switzerland: #9
Ireland: #4
Certification: Australia PLATINUM, New Zealand GOLD (Released March 13, 2009)
Notable Chart Success:
->Top 10 on US Hot 100 Singles Charts
->Top 10 in 11 Countries/Continents
->Top 5 in 5 Countries/continents
-> Charted in Year End Chart in Australian, Hungarian, Swiss, UK Singles Chart
Awards/Nominations:
Nominated for "Best Choreography in a Video" at 2009 MTV Music Video Awards
Nominated for " Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" at 2010 Grammy Awards
Classic Lyric: "What if I?...Had a thing on the side? Made ya cry?Would the rules change up?...Or would they still apply?...If I played you like a toy?...Sometimes I wish I could act like a boy"
Music Video: The video sparked controversy for it's sexual manner and sensual choreography. The music video's fashion was inspired by a Las Vegas horseshow. Many claim this video to be Ciara's most sensual and edgy video in her career. The video's imagery and fashion grew comparisons to Beyonce. Ciara called those comparisons "petty" and "untrue".
"Ride feat. Ludacris"
Written by: Ciara Harris, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart, Christopher Bridges
Produced by: Tricky Stewart, The-Dream
US Hot 100: #42
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks: #3
Certification: US GOLD (Released April 26, 2010)
Notable Chart Success:
-> #3 on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks despite no label support and video/song ban in urban outlets.
Classic Lyric: "He love the way I ride the beat, like a mother****in freak!"
Music Video: The video once again sparked controversy for its sexual manner and sensual choreography. Despite being heavily clothed compared to other pop singers, the video's choreography and lyrics were apparently too much for BET so they banned the video. Because they knew if they wouldn't have banned it, Ciara would of taken over their ratchet ass network. Therefore, MTV who also owns BET had to do the same two months after. However, MTV was kind enough to play the video after a certain time only, limiting its chance for the music video to gain recognition however. This is the same network that plays Wacka Flacka and Lil wayne with no hesitation. Despite the negative impact on BET. The song's music video became a Youtube sensation with many dancers and became a viral hit.
Many people may wonder why I didn't put "Work" or "Gimmie Dat" on here. To me while those songs were EPIC, they don't necessarily scream "Classic".
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