Rumors started bouncing around the internet in June that new chairman of Epic Label Group L.A. Reid was positioning to sign Ciara to the new revamped label. The gossip finally holds true as Reid announced on Twitter the signing of the R&B Princess.
“@Ciara will be officially #EPIC very soon! Thats my girl!” Reid wrote on Twitter.
Ciara was without a record label since her departure from Jive Records, where she released her last album “Basic Instinct.’ In July, Ciara described the break-up with Jive stating, “I have had some great times and success with my label [Jive], but sometimes like all great things, it’s at that point where I feel we don’t share the same views on who I am as an artist. The past two albums have been very frustrating for me. At times there were songs I chose to lead a project and I was ignored!”
Currently no dates have been set for a release of a single or album.
Ciara is the newest artist to join Epic Records, with the signing of her new record contract. L.A. Reid, Chairman and CEO of Epic Records, has welcomed Ciara aboard in a big way, calling her an “incredible talent” who will be sure to make waves in the music industry.
After much success as both a singer-songwriter and producer over the past decade, it’s clear that Ciara still has plenty left in store for fans of all ages. From belting out catchy pop hooks to producing powerful R&B ballads, there’s no limit to what this multi-talented performer can do!
The excitement surrounding Ciara’s latest venture into the world of recording contracts is palpable—and fans are eager to see just how far she’ll go now that she’s signed on with Epic Records. Read on to find out more about L.A. Reid signing Ciara to a record contract at Epic!
Biography Of L.A. Reid
L.A. Reid is a renowned music executive, producer and songwriter who has been in the industry for many decades. He started his career as a vocalist with the R&B group The Deele before becoming one of the co-founders of LaFace Records, which was responsible for launching some of the biggest names in hip hop, R&B and pop music such as OutKast, TLC, Usher and Pink. After leaving LaFace Records to become chairman and CEO at Arista Records from 2000 to 2004, he then moved on to become chairman and CEO at Island Def Jam Music Group until 2011 when he became Chairman/CEO Epic Records.
Reid has brought success to all labels under his leadership; however he’s known best for discovering superstars like Rihanna and Justin Bieber while leading Island Def Jam Music Group. In 2013 he signed Ciara—a singer, songwriter, dancer and model—to Epic Records’ roster of artists. This marked an important moment in her career after she left Jive records following six years there without any new material being released. Since signing with Epic Records, Ciara has achieved commercial success with songs such as ‘Level Up’ reaching number 2 on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart and ‘Dose’ peaking at number 8 on US Rhythmic Radio Chart — both singles showing off her signature sound that blends together hip hop beats with soulful melodies.
As well as being an incredibly successful business mogul, L.A Reid also remains active within the music industry today through producing albums for various artists including Mariah Carey’s upcoming album Caution due out this month (November 2018). His influence on popular culture can be seen everywhere from collaborations between blockbuster films like The Avengers: Age Of Ultron featuring multiple tracks produced by him to his own show – Songland—which airs every Tuesday night on NBC giving unknown writers a chance to create their own hit record.
Background On Ciara’s Career
Ciara has been in the music industry since she was a teenager, releasing her debut album Goodies back in 2004. The record featured hits like ‘Goodies’ and ‘1, 2 Step’ which both reached number one on Billboard Hot 100 chart. Ciara went on to have further success with tracks such as ‘Like A Boy’ and ‘Ride’, solidifying herself as an R&B star of the 2000s.
In 2013, after parting ways with Jive Records, Ciara signed with Epic Records—the label run by L.A Reid himself—to release her fifth studio album titled Jackie. This project marked a shift from traditional R&B towards incorporating more EDM influenced production into her sound; it also saw her reunite with former collaborators including Dr Luke and Mike WiLL Made-It who had previously worked together on singles for other artists. With this new direction came a string of hit songs including ‘I Bet’ and ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’. Both these records achieved critical acclaim, showcasing how far Ciara had come since joining forces with L.A Reid at Epic Records.
Since signing with Epic Records almost five years ago now, Ciara has continued to grow musically while still keeping true to her signature style that blends hip hop beats and soulful melodies together. She recently released two EPs entitled Beauty Marks & Killers as well as launching her own fashion line Revlon x Ciara late last year (2017). It’s clear that under the guidance of L.A Reid, Ciara has found success again within the music business — something she looks set to continue doing for many years to come!
Conclusion
I. Summary
In a major move, music mogul L.A Reid recently signed singer Ciara to his label Epic Records. This is an exciting step for both Reid and Ciara as it will open up opportunities for them to collaborate on new projects and create groundbreaking hits that fans can’t wait to hear.
II. Impact of the Deal
This deal marks a huge milestone for both parties involved; for Reid, this signing highlights his continued success in the industry despite any challenges he may have faced. It also shows how dedicated he is to nurturing fresh talent and helping their careers reach the next level. For Ciara, she now has access to resources that will help her make a name for herself as an artist and take her career even further than before.
III. Looking Ahead
It’s clear that big things are coming from this partnership between Reid and Ciara – they’ve already begun working together on some exciting projects! Fans around the world are eager to see what else emerges from their collaboration, which promises to be nothing short of spectacular. As we wait with bated breath, one thing remains certain: great music is sure to follow when two powerhouses like these come together!
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