Ciara: The Evolution
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| Ciara: The Evolution | ||
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| Studio album by Ciara | ||
| Released |   December 5, 2006 |
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| Recorded | 2005—2006 | |
| Genre | R&B, Pop, Dance | |
| Length | 59:26 | |
| Label | LaFace/Jive | |
| Producer(s) | Ciara Harris Antwoine Collins Brian Kennedy Bryan Michael Cox Calvo Da Gr8 Dallas Austin Jazze Pha Kendrick Dean Lil Jon Mr. ColliPark Pharrell Polow Da Don Rodney Jerkins The Clutch will.i.am |
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| Professional reviews | ||
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| Ciara chronology | ||
| Goodies (2004) |
Ciara: The Evolution (2006) |
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Ciara: The Evolution is the second studio album by American singer Ciara, released on December 5, 2006 (see 2006 in music) in the U.S. and Canada on LaFace and Jive Records.
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Album Information
Title and Production
According to Ciara, the title is "about so much more than just my personal growth -- it's about the evolution of music, the evolution of dance, the evolution of fashion."[1] The source of the album's creativity such as the sound and edge comes from Ciara in general.[2] Ciara enlisted all-star producers Polow Da Don, Pharrell, Bryan Michael Cox, Will.i.am, Dallas Austin, Rodney Jerkins and Mr. ColliPark, who produced the bonus track "Love You Better", and newcomers The Clutch, Calvo Da Gr8, Brian Kennedy, and Antwoine Collins. She returned to the studio with her debut album collaborators Lil Jon and Jazze Pha. The guest rappers include Chamillionaire, 50 Cent, and Lil Jon. Influences for the album's production were Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna. The album is composed of Miami bass, Atlanta crunk, ballads, and old school songs.
Ciara went on a 16 city club tour, which started October 26 in Washington, D.C. until December 10 in New York City. She performed her current hits "Get Up", "Promise", her earlier singles, and new material from Ciara: The Evolution. BET also aired an Access Granted of Ciara's The Evolution Tour.
Chart Success
Ciara: The Evolution debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B and Hip-Hop Albums with sales of more than 338,000, which is 213,000 more than Ciara's debut album Goodies.
The single "Get Up", an upbeat dance track, was released in July 2006 for the film soundtrack Step Up. After its fourth week on the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number seven and number ten on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The song remained in the top forty for fourteen weeks. “Promise”, the official first single, debuted at forty-five on the Billboard Hot 100 making the single Ciara’s highest debut on the chart. The song has reached number seven on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts and continues to ascend up both charts.
Samples
- "That's Right" samples Pretty Tony's "Fix It in the Mix" and "Jam the Box."
- "C.R.U.S.H." samples "122 BPM" written by Larry Linn.
- "Make It Last Forever" samples Lyn Collins's "Think About It" and James Brown's "It Takes Two."
- "Do It" samples Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It", which does not appear on the album.
Critical reception
The album received mixed reviews from critics. Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone said that "Ciara's still prone to diva blandness and silly little pop songs...but this time she's more interesting by half."[1] For All Music Guide, Andy Kellman wrote that "there are plenty of tracks geared toward letting loose and dancing, and most of them do deliver, even if they don't seem quite as fresh as Ciara's past hits"[2], and Entertainment Weekly called the dance songs "rugged and terrific, but eventually the tempos slow and the album drags".[3]
Track listing
| # | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "That's Right" Featuring Lil' Jon | 4:16 |
| 2. | "Like a Boy" | 3:57 |
| 3. | "The Evolution Of Music" (Interlude) | 0:10 |
| 4. | "Promise" | 4:27 |
| 5. | "I Proceed" | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Can't Leave 'Em Alone" Featuring 50 Cent | 4:04 |
| 7. | "C.R.U.S.H" | 4:17 |
| 8. | "My Love" | 4:00 |
| 9. | "The Evolution Of Dance" (Interlude) | 0:15 |
| 10. | "Make It Last Forever" | 3:33 |
| 11. | "Bang It Up" | 3:04 |
| 12. | "Get Up" Featuring Chamillionaire | 4:21 |
| 13. | "The Evolution Of Fashion" (Interlude) | 0:15 |
| 14. | "Get In, Fit In" | 4:13 |
| 15. | "The Evolution Of C" (Interlude) | 0:19 |
| 16. | "So Hard" | 4:49 |
| 17. | "I'm Just Me" | 4:32 |
| 18. | "I Found Myself" | 4:32 |
| 19. | "Love You Better" (iTunes and Japan Bonus Track) | 4:29 |
Singles
- "Get Up" (featuring Chamillionare) (2006)
- "Promise" (2006)
References
- ^ Hope, Clover. "Ciara Previewing 'Evolution' On Tour". Billboard. October 10, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2006.
- ^ Hope, Clover. "Ciara Continues Her “Evolution” with New Album". Vibe. September 19, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2006.
| Ciara |
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| Albums: Goodies | Ciara: The Evolution |
| Singles: "Goodies" | "1, 2 Step" | "Oh" | "And I" "Get Up" | "Promise" |
| Guest Singles: "Lose Control" | "Like You" | "So What" |
| Discography | Awards and nominations |
