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| Genre = | Length = | Producer = | Label = Epic | Last album = ''Basic Instinct'' (2010) | This album = ''Ciara'' (2013) | Next album = ''Jackie'' (2015) | Misc = }} ''Ciara'' is the eponymously titled fifth studio album by American recording artist Ciara, which was released on July 9, 2013, by Sony Music Entertainment. Originally titled ''One Woman Army'', Ciara's fifth studio album is the artist's first release under Epic, since publicly asking the now-defunct Jive Records to release her from her contractual obligations. The singer cited a lack of label support and financial funding for her previous albums ''Fantasy Ride'' (2009) and ''Basic Instinct'' (2010). On this fifth studio album, Ciara is reunited with her long-term mentor and friend L.A. Reid, chairman of Epic Records. Reid is credited with discovering Ciara in 2003 along with signing her to his LaFace Records label and executive-producing her debut studio album, ''Goodies'' (2004). On ''Ciara'', the singer is reunited with music producers Rodney Jerkins and Jasper Cameron who have respectively worked on previous Ciara singles and albums. The duo are joined by The Underdogs, Soundz, D'Mile, Oligee, Josh Abraham and Mike Will Made It, amongst others. Writing contributions come from the likes of singer-songwriters: Wynter Gordon, Livvi Franc and Ali Tamposi, along with a number of contributions from Ciara herself. Rappers Future and Nicki Minaj respectively have guest vocals on the album, whilst Ciara herself is listed as a featured artist on the song "Super Turnt Up", a record where she raps and takes credit for co-producing the song. A number of singles were released including "Sweat" (featuring 2 Chainz), "Sorry", and "Got Me Good" when the album was titled ''One Woman Army''. None of the songs impacted on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and were subsequently swept aside in favor of a new single titled "Body Party", which reached number twenty-two on the Hot 100 and number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "I'm Out" featuring Nicki Minaj was released as the second single in June 2013. "Overdose" later followed as the third single, it was serviced to American Urban and Rhythmic radio in September and October 2013, respectively. Upon release ''Ciara'' was met with a warm reception from music critics who complimented the album as one of the strongest in her discography but criticized the lack of identity and lasting impression that the album makes. It debuted at number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with first-week sales of 59,000 copies, becoming her fourth top three album on the chart. As of January 2014, the album has sold 133,000 copies in the US.〔 == Development == Under LaFace Records (and later Jive Records), Ciara released her 3× platinum-certified debut album ''Goodies'' (2004) and its follow-up, the platinum-certified ''Ciara: The Evolution'' (2006). Album three, ''Fantasy Ride'' (2009), was plagued with issues which resulted in Ciara changing management part way through the album's production and dropping the idea of a 3-disc concept album. Additionally many of the records leaked online prior to the album's release; as a result, ''Basic Instinct'' (2010) was recorded in strict confidentiality. ''Basic Instinct'' sold just 37,000 copies in its first week in the United States, and became Ciara's first album to miss the top-three on the ''Billboard'' 200. At the time, Ciara said that she wasn't interested in first week sales or the album's commercial performance, but rather in building her brand as an artist. According to the ''LA Times'' Gerrick Kennedy, the lack of commercial success with ''Basic Instinct'' was attributable to multiple pushbacks, and the leaking of material from the album's recording sessions.〔 In February 2011, Ciara revealed that her relationship with her record label was not on positive terms; Jive had not properly financial supported ''Fantasy Ride'' or ''Basic Instinct''. Ciara self-funded some of the albums promotions, including her last single "Gimmie Dat" and in the end wrote a public letter asking to be released from her record obligations. Several months later in July of the same year, it was revealed that Ciara would be reuniting with L.A. Reid by signing to his Epic Records label. Reid had previously signed Ciara to LaFace at the start of her career, and played a role in executively producing her debut album ''Goodies'' (2004). ''Billboard'' magazine officially confirmed Ciara's signing to Epic in September 2011. During an interview with ''Sway in the Morning'' in February 2012, Ciara revealed that she would be taking her time recording her fifth studio album. In June 2012, Ciara spoke about the album saying "It really is just me pouring my heart into the record, and I think my fans deserve that. I really had to be in a comfortable place, and I really am and I'm excited about it, that's the beauty of music. Music is like really being able to express yourself. I wanted to make sure that I expressed myself in the best way that I could, and I let the music also be a healing process for me at points. There's a lot of happy moments as well, so that's what it's about. That's music. You laugh, you cry, you dance, you love, you hurt, you feel all kinds of things. That's the beauty of music." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ciara (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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