Ciara Lands Top 40 Hit with “Body Party”

Ciara's current project overhaul is paying off. The R&B songstress has landed a Top 40 single with "Body Party," her first since 2009's "Love Sex Magic" by way of Justin Timberlake and 2006's "Like A Boy" as a solo artist. The lead single from her self-titled forthcoming fifth studio album debuted at #35 this week on the Billboard Hot 100.

Ciara's current success can be attributed to her new sense of attitude. The songstress told Singersroom that she's making it a point for people to "know Ciara the person." Insisting she's in a new and clearer place, she is "committed to living life and enjoying it."

Ciara will arrive July 9th and features appearances from boyfriend Future and Nicki Minaj.