Ciara
Ciara is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for her 2004 US #1 single Goodies. Her album of the same name debuted in the top 5 of the Billboard 200 in October 2004.
Biography
Ciara was born in Austin, Texas. As her father was in the United States Army, she lived in bases in Germany, New York, California, Arizona, and Nevada. Her family eventually settled in Atlanta, Georgia, where she set her sights on becoming a singer after seeing Destiny's Child appear on television.
Eventually, she met producer Jazze Pha who signed her to his Sho' Nuff label after working with her for five days. She co-wrote Goodies with Sean Garrett, who co-wrote the Usher Raymond #1 hit Yeah. Lil Jon produced the song in the crunk style that is his speciality with Petey Pablo also featuring on the track. The song has been seen as an answer song to Pablo's Freek-a-Leek. The single was released in the US summer through LaFace Records.
Goodies became a massive hit, reaching the top of the US R&B and pop charts and also charting in Australia, Germany, Sweden and New Zealand. The album of the same name was released in October 2004, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200. A second single, 1,2 Step, featuring Missy Elliott, had reached the top 40 in the US.
Discography
Albums
- Goodies 2004 #3 US
Hit singles
- 2004 "Goodies" (feat. Petey Pablo) #1 US
- 2004 "1, 2 Step" (feat. Missy Elliott) #24 US
External links
- Ciara World (http://www.ciaraworld.com/)
- All Music Guide Ciara entry (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE4781ED947A57520EFB71670E1FA5CDE2DFE62D9BA5007656392940454880C71ED59E695CCB0E577AB7BAFFF2AE85905D1CBE454F9CC1740&searchlink=CIARA&uid=CADMR0411020255&samples=1&sql=11:ntv8b5c4zsq4~T1/)