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''Ciara: The Evolution'' (simply known as ''The Evolution'') is the second studio album by American recording artist Ciara, released on December 5, 2006, by LaFace Records. The album is separated into five sections, with each showcasing a different side of Ciara's artistry. The first features crunk&B and uptempo records, which mainly deal with feminine independence, while its successor, entitled ''The Evolution of Music'' features ballads dealing with the positives and struggles of love. ''The Evolution of Dance'' features dance tracks, ''The Evolution of Fashion'' deals with self-expression, while the last, entitled ''The Evolution of C'', features tracks that discuss how Ciara has evolved as a person since the start of her career. The album was seen as a coming of age project for the singer, as it featured songs with more substance than her last effort. It deals with Ciara's experiences after being in the public eye for the two years prior to the album's release. The tracks are also said to be geared toward a more urban audience. Ciara was the executive producer of the album and enlisted production from Phillana Williams, Antwoine Collins, Brian Kennedy, Bryan-Michael Cox, Calvo Da Gr8, Dallas Austin, Jazze Pha, Kendrick Dean, Lil Jon, Mr. Collipark, The Neptunes, Polow da Don, Rodney Jerkins, The Clutch, will.i.am, among others, and featured guest appearances from 50 Cent and Chamillionaire. Ciara also co-wrote and co-produces most of the songs. The album received mixed to positive reviews from most music critics. Generally, critics praised Ciara's increased vocal ability and the album's lyricism, but criticised its frequent interludes and the latter half of the album. ''The Evolution'' became Ciara's first and only number-one album in the US, selling 338,000 copies in its first week. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) within five weeks of its release and has sold 1.3 million copies in the US. It also achieved moderate success in international markets, reaching the top forty in most of the countries it was released in. ''The Evolution'' spawned four commercial singles, including "Get Up", which reached the top ten in the United States and New Zealand. The next single, "Promise", reached number-one on US R&B charts and number eleven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming her first top twenty without a featured act. The third single, "Like a Boy", peaked within top twenty in most of the countries it was released in, including the US. The final single, "Can't Leave 'em Alone", achieved moderate success. ==Production and development== According to Ciara, the title is "about so much more than just my personal growth – it's about the evolution of music, the evolution of dance, the evolution of fashion."〔Hope, Clover. ("Ciara Previewing 'Evolution' On Tour" ). ''Billboard''. October 10, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2006.〕 The source of the album's creativity such as the sound and edge comes from Ciara in general.〔Jones, Bomani . ''Vibe''. September 19, 2006. Archived from the (original ) on October 17, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2006.〕 However, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna were influences on the album.〔(Ciara The Evolution – review ) Retrieved April 12, 2007〕 During a MTV News interview at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards, Ciara wanted ''Ciara: The Evolution'' to be "''Goodies'' to the 10th power," but she did not want to "stray too far from ''Goodies''" and "rehash the same ideas."〔Moss, Corey (Ciara Stays Tight-Lipped About Her Next Batch Of ''Goodies'' ) ''MTV News'' Retrieved April 11, 2007〕 Ciara decided to collaborate with up-and-coming producers, such as The Clutch, Calvo Da Gr8, Brian Kennedy, and Antwoine Collins who have not been any artist's album, so she could be "all about that new person and that new energy."〔Rodriguez, Jayson (From Crunk To Yeek — Ciara Steps In A New Direction For ''Goodies'' Follow-Up ) ''MTV News'' Retrieved April 11, 2007〕 All-star producers also produced on ''Ciara: The Evolution''. Polow da Don produced the revolutionary single "Promise" and "Bang It Up." In early June 2006, Ciara headed to the recording studio with Sean Garrett (who co-wrote Ciara's debut single "Goodies" and ''The Evolutions "Bang It Up"). She went on to say that she and Sean fight in the studio, but "it makes a good record."〔 The Neptunes produced "I Proceed" and "I'm Just Me." Bryan Michael Cox produced the emotional R&B ballad "So Hard" and Mr. Collipark produced the bonus track "Love You Better". will.i.am's production included "Get In, Fit In" and "Do It," which samples Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It." Ciara thought the album needed "some kind of flavor" so she brought in 50 Cent for the Rodney Jerkins-produced "Can't Leave 'Em Alone" which was originally called "Dope Boys."〔Moss, Corey (50 Cent Gives Ciara The 'Flavor' She's Looking For ) ''MTV News'' Retrieved April 12, 2007〕 Jerkins also produced "Make It Last Forever" which samples Lyn Collins's "Think (About It)" and Rob Base's "It Takes Two." Dallas Austin helped with the inspirational pop ballad "I Found Myself." Ciara returned to the studio with her debut album collaborators Lil Jon and Jazze Pha. Lil Jon produced "That's Right" and "C.R.U.S.H." while Pha produced the album's lead single, "Get Up."〔(Ciara Dances In The Dark With Chamillionaire In 'Get Up' Video ) ''MTV News'' Retrieved April 12, 2007〕 Ciara dipped into the production world while recording this album, co-producing three of the album's tracks, "Like a Boy", "My Love," and "Get In, Fit In." 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