Grammy Award winner, singer, song-writer, producer and actress, Ciara Princess Harris, is globally known for her multiple Billboard and worldwide hits such as "Goodies," "Ride," "Oh," and "1 2 Step. It was a surge of fresh energy, and I pushed myself to be even more creative. I'm more open to change. I'm learning so much of about myself, and I've become really comfortable and free. This album goes beyond my music. It's about my life. Skip to main content. Buy new:. FREE delivery: Sep 7 - 8 on your first order. Fastest delivery: Thursday, Sep 3 Order within 56 mins Details.

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Born in Austin, Texas , she traveled around the world during her childhood, eventually moving to Atlanta , Georgia where she joined the girl group Hearsay. She later signed a publishing deal, and befriended producer Jazze Pha , who recorded demos that would appear on her debut album. With his help, Ciara signed a record deal with LaFace Records. The album reached number one in the U.
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Playlist: the Very Best of Ciara is the first compilation album by American recording artist, Ciara , released on May 29, through Legacy Recordings as part of the Playlist music series. Allmusic reviewer, Andy Kellman, praised Ciara's artistry but criticized the label's choice of songs. Kellman stated, "Each release in the Playlist series tends to be pitched somewhere between a proper overview and a rarities collection. The approach can be aggravating to both casual and loyal fans of a given artist. Sure enough, this is the case with Ciara's Playlist, which covers 's Goodies through 's Basic Instinct. This leaves plenty of room for other material, from "Speechless" an excellent single that flopped to "The Title" a solid, L. The singer's catalog deserves better than this.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Early connections with bigger names in the music industry worked in tandem with her burning talent for both songcraft and performance, earning the singer Grammy recognition and multi-platinum record sales from the very beginning. Ciara's time at the top of charts was brief, lasting around five years, but she parlayed her early fame into a healthy and lasting stardom, branching out into production, modeling, and acting as well as collaborating with Missy Elliott , Ludacris , Timbaland , and many others among the biggest names of her time. Though her personal life saw many massive shifts, music always came first for Ciara as she moved from the rowdy crunk fun of her debut album, Goodies, to more nuanced and sometimes socially conscious singles such as "Like a Boy," to the vulnerable songwriting of her eponymous album. Six years later, she celebrated 15 years in music with Beauty Marks. Ciara Princess Harris was born in Austin, Texas, in into a military family that moved around for the better part of her childhood.