Oh (Ciara song)
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| Single by Ciara featuring Ludacris from the album Goodies |
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| Released |  March 2005 August 2005 |
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| Format | 12-inch single, Digital download, CD single | |
| Recorded | Studio 609 Recordings, Philadelphia, PA & Doppler Studios, Atlanta, Georgia and Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Genre | R&B, pop, hip hop | |
| Length | 4:16 | |
| Label | LaFace | |
| Writer(s) | Ciara Harris, Christopher Bridges, Andre Harris, Vidal Davis | |
| Producer | Dre & Vidal | |
| Certification | Platinum (RIAA) | |
| Ciara singles chronology | ||
| "1, 2 Step" (2004) |
"Oh" (2005) |
"Lose Control" (2005) |
| Ludacris singles chronology | ||
| "Number One Spot" (2005) |
"Oh" (2005) |
"Pimpin' All over the World" (2005) |
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| UK Digital EP cover | ||
"Oh" is a song written by American R&B singer Ciara and rapper Ludacris, and produced by Andre Harris and Vidal Davis for Ciara's debut album Goodies (2004). "Oh" features Ludacris and was released as the album's third single in March 2005 (see 2005 in music) in the United States.
The song received positive reviews from music critics. It was a commercial success on several charts, becoming a top five in the New Zealand, United States, and United Kingdom.
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[edit] Composition and meaning
In 2004, Ciara was in the recording studio with Dre & Vidal. She decided to take the beat back to Atlanta, Georgia. It took Ciara one week to complete the lyrics for the love song to Atlanta.[1] She quoted, "I didn't waste time and just write to any beat. If I don't like a beat, I won't work with it." Also she recalled, "I wanted to make sure that we were actually talking about Atlanta".[2]
While composing the lyrics, Ciara spoke to her management to get Ludacris on the track and he agreed. She said, "I think Ludacris is perfect".[2]
[edit] Critical reception
"Oh" received positive reviews from music critics. Pop Matters described the track as "dark" and "infectious", "whose beat approximates the David Banner-constructed "Rubber Band Man" banger."[3] Musicomh.com published that "Oh" is "far and away the album's best track" and the "ultimate cruising tune".[4] Virgin Media wrote it's "the album's standout track".[5]
"Oh" received many positive reviews, The Situation published a negative review, quoting the song is "not as strong, as Luda’s raspy vocals overpower Ciara’s sweet tone." Also, it published "the song is pure crunk and heavy underlying beats with harmonic undertones to back it all up".[6]
"Oh" won "Best Collaboration" at the 2005 Vibe Awards and "Best Performed Songs in the ASCAP Repertory for the 2005 Survey Year" award, including the Goodies singles "1, 2 Step" and "title track.
[edit] Music video
The music video for "Oh" was directed by the Fat Cats. It begins with Ciara sitting with "little" Ciara watching a video player. The camera zooms into the video player and reveals an overview of Atlanta and scenes of Ciara and her friends at a block party in an alley. She performs the first verse and first chorus in the middle of the street, while she is surrounded by guests and their cars. There are dance sequences throughout the remainder of the video and a scene with Ciara performing on top of a car as Ludacris raps. Ciara is also "ridin' slow" in a classic model Oldsmobile.
Ciara described the choreography as "the real star" and "very intense". Also, Ciara quoted that she and her choreographer tried "to find the best moves that we can". The video was choreographed by Devyne Stephens. It features former dancers of Usher and MC Hammer.[2]
"Oh" was nominated in the "Best R&B Video" category at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Alicia Keys's "Karma".
[edit] Chart performance
"Oh" was solicited to radio formats in March 2005. The song debuted at number seventy-five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 the week of March 25, 2005 and became Ciara s third top five single.[7] LIke its predecessor "1, 2 Step", the song peaked at number two but one week only. It also peaked at two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number one on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot 100 Airplay.[8] It remained on the Hot 100 for twenty three weeks.[9] "Oh" reach number six on the Pop 100, Pop 100 Airplay, and Top 40 Mainstream. It was a minor sales hit, peaking at fifteen on the Hot Digital Songs.[8] "Oh" was commissioned dance remixes. The song appeared on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart, peaking at twenty. The "DJ Volume South Beach" remix appears on the bonus CD of Goodies: The Videos & More.
Also, "Oh" was a hit outside the U.S. The song debuted and peaked at number four in the UK and five for two weeks in New Zealand. It reached number seven in Australia, Germany, and Ireland. It was a top twenty hit in Finland and Switzerland and on the United World Chart.[10]
"Oh." was listed #21 on the Top Hot 100 Hits of 2005.
[edit] Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Oh".
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[edit] Credits
- Vocals by: Ciara and Ludacris
- Produced by: Dre & Vidal
- Recorded by: Vincent Dilorenzo at Studio 609 recordings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ralph Cacciuri and Sam Thomas at Doppler Studios, Atlanta, Georgia and Kori Anders at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, Georgia
- Mixed by: Vincent Dilorenzo, Andre Harris and Vidal Davis at Studio 609, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Assisted by: Mike Tsarsati
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| Australian ARIA Singles Chart[10] | 7 |
| Canadian BDS Airplay Chart | 49 |
| China Singles Chart[11] | 11 |
| Finland Singles Chart[10] | 17 |
| French Singles Chart[10] | 48 |
| German Singles Chart[10] | 7 |
| Irish Singles Chart[10] | 7 |
| Official UK Singles Chart[10] | 4 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart[10] | 5 |
| Switzerland Singles Chart[10] | 11 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[8] | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[8] | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100[8] | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40[8] | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream[8] | 6 |
[edit] Official versions and remixes
- Bimbo Jones dub mix
- Bimbo Jones remix
- DJ David C radio edit
- DJ Scene mix
- DJ Volume "South Beach" Radio Mix
- DJ Volume "South Beach" Remix
- Edson Pride remix
- French remix featuring Ludacris and M. Pokora
- Kardinal Beats radio edit
- Kardinal Beats remix
- M'Silver Innovating club mix
- OranGeFuZzZ radio mix
- Private Rework remix
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Ciara Credits 'Oh' Co-Star Luda With Showing Her The Ropes
- ^ a b c Ciara Pulls Ludacris Into Her 'Oh' Dance Party Retrieved January 15, 2008
- ^ Ciara: Goodies - Pop Matters Music Review Retrieved January 15, 2008
- ^ Ciara - Goodies: album review Retrieved January 13, 2008
- ^ Ciara - Goodies - Album reviews - Reviews - Music - Virgin Media Retrieved January 13, 2008
- ^ Ciara - Goodies Retrieved January 13, 2008
- ^ "Oh" - The Billboard Hot 100 - 3-25-05
- ^ a b c d e f g Ciara - Charts & Awards - Billboard singles
- ^ "Oh" - The Billboard Hot 100 - 8-27-05
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Ciara and Ludacris - Oh
- ^ rianz.org.nz
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