Ciara emerged in the early 2000s, when upbeat southern R&B women were heavy at the time, dominating the 106 & Park countdowns and Billboard charts. Among acts such as Nivea and Cherish, CiCi was in good company and offered a sound that was popular at the time while adding her spin to it.
Her first album, which was named after the hit lead single’s title track, “Goodies,” offered a string of bangers. These included “1,2, Step,” “Oh” featuring Ludacris, and the love ballad “And I,” which showcased her versatility outside the dance-infused tracks that left fans studying her video choreography. Her second album, “Ciara: The Evolution,” arrived in December 2006, with popular tunes “Like a Boy,” “Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone,” featuring 50 Cent, and the seductive single “Promise.” During this time period, she continued to be a force in the industry with a third album, “Fantasy World,” and a fourth, “Basic Instinct.” Her fifth self-titled album arrived in 2013 and found her aligned with Future, who penned the wildly popular single “Body Party.”
She followed up with 2015’s “Jackie” project and her seventh album in 2019, “Beauty Marks.” In August 2023, she released an EP titled, “CiCi,” with consisted of seven new songs. However, while all three projects were successful in their own rights, they weren’t exactly met with commercial fanfare. Some social media users attributed this to Ciara’s not keeping up with the changing musical climate.
However, her day ones beg to differ. In fact, several of her releases in recent years have indeed got us moving. Thankfully, there is always time to rediscover the hidden gems in the streaming era, which is why we’ve compiled a list of recent Ciara bops that deserve a second listen.
“Better Thangs” feat. Summer Walker
“Rooted”
“Da Girls”
“How We Roll” feat. Chris Brown
“Forever” feat. Lil Baby
