Dubbed the "First Lady of Crunk & B" by the producer who should know, Lil Jon, singer Ciara burst onto the scene with the never-gonna-get-it single "Goodies," the breathy "answer song" to Petey Pablo's "Freek-a-Leek." She was born in Austin, TX, but with her father in the Army, Ciara spent time living in Germany, New York, California, Arizona, and Nevada before landing in Atlanta. In her early teens, she got a piece of paper out and wrote down her life's goal, to become a professional singer. She joined a girl group, worked on her songwriting, left the group, landed a publishing deal, and found a "music soul mate" when she met producer Jazze Pha. With Sean Garrett, the co-writer of Usher's massive hit "Yeah!," Ciara co-wrote "Goodies," and when Lil Jon heard the demo, he knew it was going to be big. LaFace released the Lil Jon-produced track in the summer of 2004, and its quick climb to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 was remarkable. With help from Pha, Garrett, and Lil Jon, Ciara released her self-titled debut in September the same year. The follow-up singles "1, 2 Step" featuring Missy Elliott and "Oh" featuring Ludacris both broke the Top Five in the U.S. in 2005. By the end of the year she joined Gwen Stefani on tour before teaming with Bow Wow and Chris Brown for a package tour in early 2006. The Evolution, her second album, was released near the end of the year; though it debuted at the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and a handful of subsequent singles ("Get Up," "Promise," "Like a Boy") placed within the Top 20 of the Hot 100, it did not perform quite as well as the debut. The May 2009 release of Fantasy Ride, her third album, was preceded by a few delays, including a pre-release single that failed to catch fire. Fantasy Ride was, nonetheless, 
her most star-studded album to date, featuring collaborations with Elliott and Ludacris, as well as the-Dream, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown, and Justin Timberlake. David Jeffries, All Music Guide
her most star-studded album to date, featuring collaborations with Elliott and Ludacris, as well as the-Dream, Young Jeezy, Chris Brown, and Justin Timberlake. David Jeffries, All Music GuidePersonal Quotes
"I'm not totally innocent, and I do date. But as a young woman, I also demand respect".
"I love shopping! I'm impatient though. I'll go to the mall and in 30 minutes be ready to go".
Being in this industry makes you develop more quickly than a typical child would. You mature faster.
Where Are They Now
(July 2005) Filming All You've Got (2006) (aka Rumble).
(July 2005) Preparing for her tour in August.
(October 2005) Finished her tour.
(December 2005) Going on tour with 'Omarion', Bow Wow, 'Chris Brown' and Marques Houston called Holiday Jam (December 22nd).
(January 2006) Finished tour (January 1st).
(January 2006) Finished Holiday Jam tour.
(March 2006) Finished filming All You've Got (2006) (aka Rumble).
(January 2009) Working on the finishing touches to her upcoming album 'Fantasy Ride' due to come out in April
Ciara: The Evolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ciara: The Evolution is the second studio album by American singer Ciara, released on December 5, 2006 in North America on LaFace and the Zomba Label Group. It was released in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2007 (2007 in...
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Was R&B singer Ciara once a man? ... I have heard a rumor that the R&B star, Ciara, was born male. ... The New York Daily News quoted Ciara on this subject: ...www.snopes.com/music/artists/ciara.asp
Ciara Music Profile on IMEEM
Ciara. Profile Playlists Music Video Games Blog Friends Groups. Featured Video ... From the alluring "Ciara To The Stage," a love letter to her fans, to "Tell Me ...www.imeem.com/ciara - Ciara - Promise Video Yahoo! Music
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Ciara - Yahoo! Music
... Crunk & B" by the producer who should know, Lil Jon, singer Ciara burst onto the ... Ciara. Get Up: Pepsi Smash Exclusive Performance. Ciara. Pepsi Smash ...new.music.yahoo.com/ciara -
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From the alluring Ciara To The Stage, a love letter to her fans, to Tell Me What ... The song also reunites Ciara with Ludacris, the duo first collaborated on her ...www.youtube.com/CiaraTV - http://www.priyanka-chopra-bio.blogspot.com/
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Ciara Music Videos, Ringtones, Pictures and Photos including Takin Back My Love, Love Sex Magic, Never Ever, Go Girl, Stepped On My J'z, That's Right, 1, 2 Step, ...www.blastro.com/artists/artistpage/Ciara.html -
"I'm not totally innocent, and I do date. But as a young woman, I also demand respect".
"I love shopping! I'm impatient though. I'll go to the mall and in 30 minutes be ready to go".
Being in this industry makes you develop more quickly than a typical child would. You mature faster.
Where Are They Now
(July 2005) Filming All You've Got (2006) (aka Rumble).
(July 2005) Preparing for her tour in August.
(October 2005) Finished her tour.
(December 2005) Going on tour with 'Omarion', Bow Wow, 'Chris Brown' and Marques Houston called Holiday Jam (December 22nd).
(January 2006) Finished tour (January 1st).
(January 2006) Finished Holiday Jam tour.
(March 2006) Finished filming All You've Got (2006) (aka Rumble).
(January 2009) Working on the finishing touches to her upcoming album 'Fantasy Ride' due to come out in April
Ciara: The Evolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Title and...
Album...
Songs
Reception
Ciara: The Evolution is the second studio album by American singer Ciara, released on December 5, 2006 in North America on LaFace and the Zomba Label Group. It was released in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2007 (2007 in...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The Evolution -
Ciara Latest Breaking News MTV
Read the latest breaking news on Ciara for free on MTV.com. ... Article Wyclef Jean, Ciara, Others Share Michael Jackson Memories At BET Awards ...www.mtv.com/news/bands/ciara.jhtml -
snopes.com: Was Ciara a Man?
Was R&B singer Ciara once a man? ... I have heard a rumor that the R&B star, Ciara, was born male. ... The New York Daily News quoted Ciara on this subject: ...www.snopes.com/music/artists/ciara.asp
Ciara Music Profile on IMEEM
Ciara. Profile Playlists Music Video Games Blog Friends Groups. Featured Video ... From the alluring "Ciara To The Stage," a love letter to her fans, to "Tell Me ...www.imeem.com/ciara - Ciara - Promise Video Yahoo! Music
Watch Promise music video by Ciara now at Yahoo! Music. Access free music videos, song lyrics, online radio and music downloads.new.music.yahoo.com/videos/Ciara/Promise/--36695431
Ciara - Yahoo! Music
... Crunk & B" by the producer who should know, Lil Jon, singer Ciara burst onto the ... Ciara. Get Up: Pepsi Smash Exclusive Performance. Ciara. Pepsi Smash ...new.music.yahoo.com/ciara -
YouTube - CiaraTV's Channel
From the alluring Ciara To The Stage, a love letter to her fans, to Tell Me What ... The song also reunites Ciara with Ludacris, the duo first collaborated on her ...www.youtube.com/CiaraTV - http://www.priyanka-chopra-bio.blogspot.com/
Ciara - @ ARTISTdirect.com we are all about Latest News & Information on Ciara Music, Free Ciara Music Videos, News, Interviews, Fee Music Downloads and More...www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,2935434,00.html -
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Get Ciara DVDs delivered directly to your door. Find new releases on DVD and Blu-Ray or watch instantly on your PC or Netflix ready device. Free shipping both ways and...www.netflix.com/RoleDisplay/Ciara/30025912
Ciara Music Videos, Ringtones, Pictures and Photos including Takin Back ...
Ciara Music Videos, Ringtones, Pictures and Photos including Takin Back My Love, Love Sex Magic, Never Ever, Go Girl, Stepped On My J'z, That's Right, 1, 2 Step, ...www.blastro.com/artists/artistpage/Ciara.html -
