Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known
mononymously as
Ciara, is an
American singer-songwriter,
dancer,
actress and
fashion model. Born in
Austin, Texas, she travelled around the world during her childhood, only to land in
Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha. With his help, she was signed to
LaFace Records, and has gone on to become a successful artist, having sold more than seven million albums worldwide and had numerous top ten hits.
Early life
Ciara was born in Austin, Texas on October 25, 1985 as the only child of Jackie and Carlton Harris. Since her father was in the United States Army, throughout her childhood Ciara grew up on army bases in Germany, New York, Utah, California, Arizona, and Nevada.[3] In speaking of this, Ciara states that while she hated to lose good friends, this helps her in her career when she has to travel all over the world. During her teens, Ciara and her family settled in Atlanta.[3] Ciara said that watching Destiny's Child and Janet Jackson perform on a television program while staying home from school inspired her to pursue a career in music,[3] and cites superstar siblings Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson as her biggest inspiration.[4] Ciara is quoted to have reached what she considered "a career pinnacle" when she recorded with Janet Jackson on Jackson's 2008 Discipline album.
Career
2002–03: Hearsay and record deal
2004–05: Goodies
Main article:
Goodies (album)2006–07: Ciara: The Evolution
2008–09: Fantasy Ride
Main article:
Fantasy Ride
2010–present: Basic Instinct
Artistry
Music and voice
With the release of her debut single "Goodies", Ciara was referred to as the Princess of Crunk&B.[38] Allison Stewart of The Washington Post commented that she has a "reedy, agile voice, capable of conveying the only three emotions (sexy, sassy, sad) an R&B singer needs.[39] Randall Roberts of Los Angeles Times commented that "Ciara has been the most synthetic of the R&B divas over the past decade, an electro-leaning vocalist whose instrumental palate has heavily favored stark 808 beats, sassy and seductive vocal lines."[40] In reviewing her second album Ciara: The Evolution, Jody Rosen of Entertainment Weekly writes "Ciara's comfort with rave-inspired beats sets her apart from Cassie, Amerie, Rihanna, and other would-Beyoncés...[Her] singing is nimble throughout: She whispers, coos, wails, and reels off speedy syncopations worthy of Beyoncé herself."[41] Her third album Fantasy Ride saw the singer showcasing a new pop and dance direction.
Other ventures
In September 2008 Ciara contributed to the song "
Just Stand Up!" with fifteen female artists, who shared the stage to perform the song live on September 5, 2008 during the "
Stand Up to Cancer" television special. The proceeds from the single were given to the fundraiser.
[48] The television special helped raise $100 million dollars for cancer research.
[49]
Discography
Tours
- Headlining
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- Supporting act
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Filmography
See also
Main article: Goodies (album)
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