Ciara is on the move, recording music for her next album, promoting her forthcoming role in “That’s My Boy” with Adam Sandler and more.
Admitting she has a whole new vibe and creative control with L.A. Reid (Epic), Ciara says there is nothing but “good energy” now.
“It’s just really about the vibe,” Ciara said of working with Reid on her as-yet-untitled album this week. “It’s really important for me to take my time with this record. It’s really really good energy.”
Admitting there have been some “mistakes” in the past, Ciara is all about business and growing with fans now.
“I’ve been able to make mistakes in front of my fans. It’s kind of fun to be able to learn as I grow and to know that my fans are growing with me. I feel so much good energy,” said Ciara. “At this point it’s important for me to be the best businesswoman I can be. I really want to build my empire. I look at things completely different than I would have with my first album. I’ve learned so much, it’s actually exciting. I feel like there is so much I can do. So much I can accomplish.”
Ciara is also co-producing music for this new album.
R&B singer Ciara has been on the music scene for over a decade, and her fans have seen her grow as an artist. In recent years she’s worked with several of today’s biggest producers including LA Reid and is gearing up to release her 7th studio album. Now, in an exclusive interview with XX magazine, Ciara opens up about working with Reid, how she’s grown since her early days and what we can expect from this new album.
The multi-platinum selling singer has come a long way since 2004 when she released her self-titled debut album at age 18. From there, it was just a few short years until 2007 when she released “Goodies,” which went five times platinum and included some of the most iconic songs from that era such as “1,2 Step” and “Oh.” Since then Ciara has continued to stay relevant in the game by collaborating with big names like Missy Elliott, Ludacris and Future while still honing her own sound.
Ciara recently sat down with XX magazine to discuss everything from past projects to future plans. The Grammy Award winning singer revealed details about teaming up once again with legendary producer LA Reid, spoke candidly about personal growth over the last fifteen years and gave us a sneak peek into what people can expect from this highly anticipated album set to be released later this year.
Ciara’s Career Journey
Ciara has been a staple in the music industry for over 15 years. She started off as an R&B singer, and since then her career has flourished into many other genres. Her latest album, Beauty Marks, shows her growth as an artist and showcases her diverse sound.
The journey to this point wasn’t easy, however. Ciara recently discussed with Music Business Worldwide how La Reid was integral to getting her feet on the ground when she first began in 2004. He signed her to his label at age 16 and helped shape her career path going forward – something that she will always be grateful for.
Nowadays, Ciara is focused on pushing herself further creatively and growing from strength-to-strength as an artist. Instead of following trends or feeling forced to fit into one genre or another, she’s finding ways to express herself authentically through new styles and sounds while still staying true to who she is. With all of this considered, it’s clear that Ciara is heading towards even more success in the future.
Reflection On Working With La Reid
Looking back, Ciara has nothing but appreciation for La Reid and the role he played in her career. He saw potential in her when she was just a teenager, investing time and resources into helping her develop as an artist. Without his guidance early on, it’s possible that Ciara wouldn’t have become the star she is today.
Ciara credits La Reid with teaching her to be creative while staying true to herself and not compromising her sound. This allowed her to find a unique style of music which set her apart from other artists in the industry, something which continues to this day. As such, working with him enabled Ciara to create works that would go on to make history – highlighting just how important their partnership truly was.
Nowadays, Ciara is focused on pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds while still remaining authentic – something inspired by what she learned during those formative years with La Reid. She hopes that through doing so, she will continue to take strides forward both creatively and commercially – paving the way for yet another successful chapter in her celebrated career.
Conclusion
In conclusion, my journey as an artist has been full of growth and exciting opportunities. Working with LA Reid was a major highlight in my career that I will always treasure. He helped me create the album Fantasy Ride which really showcased who I am as an artist. As for what’s next, I’m excited to start work on my new album and continue growing both personally and professionally within the industry.
I’m so grateful to be able to do something I love each day and have such amazing people around me to support me along the way. This experience has taught me lessons about myself, music, and relationships that will stay with me forever. Even though the business is constantly changing, I know one thing remains true: hard work pays off! My goal now is to keep pushing forward and continuing learning from every opportunity that comes my way.
