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This article contains information about a scheduled or expected future album. The content may change as the album release approaches and more information becomes available. |
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| Fantasy Ride | |||||||||||
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| Studio album by Ciara | |||||||||||
| Released | 1st Quarter 2009[1] | ||||||||||
| Recorded | January 2008–present | ||||||||||
| Genre | R&B, pop, crunk&B, dance-pop, house, freestyle | ||||||||||
| Label | LaFace, Zomba | ||||||||||
| Producer | Ciara Harris (executive), Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (co-executive), The-Dream, Danja, Jim Beanz, The Clutch, T-Pain, Lil' Jon, Polow da Don, Jasper Cameron, Sean Garrett, Ne-Yo, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Bloodshy & Avant, Scott Storch, Jim Jonsin, Justin Timberlake | ||||||||||
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Fantasy Ride is the upcoming third studio album by American R&B/pop singer Ciara. The upcoming album was announced in the "MTV Newsroom" in early April and set to be released in the United States and Canada in early 2009. The first single, "Go Girl" featuring T-Pain was released worldwide on September 30, 2008.
Confirmed guest appearances on the album include, Ludacris, Missy Elliott, The-Dream, Young Jeezy, and T-Pain.[2]
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Album concept
Fantasy Ride will be released as an eclectic three-disc album rather than all the tracks on a single CD. Five to six songs will be featured on each disc supplying a different theme. The first disc entitled Groove City contains slow jams similar to Ciara's Evolution single, "Promise". The second disc called Crunktown includes crunk-influenced tracks reminiscing "Goodies". The third disc named Kingdom of Dance provides up-tempo house and freestyle cuts.[3]
Production
Ciara once again took the role of executive producer of the album, but this time she made the album a joint venture, co-excutive producing the album with producer and good friend, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and her longtime A&R Coordinator, Mark Pitts.[4]
Ciara first went in the studio early 2008 with producers from Danja, The Clutch, Jim Beanz, Tricky Stewart, Polow da Don, and Jasper Cameron among others. As the year went on, Ciara and her management team felt that the album may need a few finishing touches, as she later set up more recording time with T-Pain, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, and writing partner Sean Garrett.[5]
Ciara also recently announced that she has set up additional recording sessions with more producers including Bloodshy & Avant, Scott Storch, and Jim Jonsin.[6]
On November 12, 2008, Ciara stated in a recent interview with WildJam Media, that she is going in the studio to record some new tracks with Justin Timberlake. Ciara also stated in the interview that among the confirmed guests already that there are two more guests to come. [7]
Promotion
In September 2008, Ciara adapted a more mature and sensual image. She appeared in Maxim magazine, where she wore lingerie.[8]
On September 16, 2008, the October issue of Vibe magazine was released, which Ciara appeared nude on the cover.[9] In the article, Ciara discussed the album, her relationship with rapper 50 Cent, her dissolved collaborating with Jazze Pha, and the bizzare rumors. Later that month, it was reported that Ciara was unsatsified with the Vibe cover and was planning to sue the magazine. Ciara said, "when I saw the photos, I was a little bothered because the photos appear as if I was nude, and I wasn't nude. I reached out to [Smith] - I sent her a letter - and I was a little upset, too." Later reports confirm that the rumors of her suing the magazine company were false.[10]
On September 27, 2008, Ciara, her parents, and fans celebrated the release of the upcoming album at Austell's Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park. For the day, the roller coaster Goliath was renamed Fantasy Ride. Also, Ciara met fans and signed autographs.[11]
On October 6, 2008, Ciara was also on 106 & Park to talk about the new album and what fans can expect. She also stated that she has a few surprises for her fans in this album.
Singles
"Go Girl", released September 30, 2008, the single features T-Pain, who also produced the single. The first single premiered on the New York radio station Hot 97 on September 2, 2008. The single debuted at #60 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs,[12] and thus far has peaked at #26.[13] The single also debuted at #78 on Billboard Hot 100 and debuted at #88 on the Billboard Pop 100. The video for "Go Girl" was directed by Melina Matsoukas and was released on October 7, 2008.
Tracks
Confirmed tracks
- "Go Girl" (featuring & produced by T-Pain)[5]
- "High Price" (featuring Ludacris) (produced by Tricky Stewart)[14]
Recorded tracks
- "Work" (produced by Danja)[14]
- "Echo" (co-produced by Danja & The Clutch)[14]
- "Dream" (produced by Tricky Stewart)[14]
- "Pride" (featuring & produced by Polow da Don)[14]
- "When I" (produced by Champ Champ)[14]
- "Supernatural" (co-produced by Chuck Harmony & Ne-Yo)[14]
- "Fantasy" (produced by Tricky Stewart)[15]
- "Explode" (produced by TBA)[16]
Release history
| Region | Date | Label |
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| Canada | 1st Quarter 2009 | LaFace/Jive |
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References
- ^ Fantasy Ride Derailed Until 2009 Rap-Up.com. Accessed November 4, 2008.
- ^ Ciara Explains Album's Push Back Singersroom.com. Accessed October 28, 2008.
- ^ Ciara Gets Conceptual on 'Fantasy Ride' Billboard. Accessed May 13, 2008
- ^ Ciara Explains Album's Push Back Singersroom.com. Accessed October 28, 2008.
- ^ a b Exclusive: Ciara Taps T-Pain for First Single Rap-Up. Accessed August 19, 2008.
- ^ Ciara Explains Album's Push Back Singersroom.com. Accessed October 28, 2008.
- ^ Ciara Explains Album's Push Back Singersroom.com. Accessed October 28, 2008.
- ^ "Ciara Maxim". Smartsexyrichcrazy.com. Smart Sexy Rich & Crazy (2008-09-16). Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
- ^ Jocelyn Vena (2008-09-04). "Ciara poses nude for Vibe". MTV Newsroom. MTV. Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
- ^ Njai Joszor (2008-09-24). "Ciara Insists "I Wasn't Nude," Disappointed With The Vibe Editor". Singersroom.com. Singersroom. Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
- ^ "Ciara Brings "Fantasy Ride" To Six Flags". Rap-Up.com. Rap-Up (2008-09-28). Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" (2008-9-20). Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" (2008-9-20). Retrieved on 2008-10-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g MTV News.Ciara Feeds Us Waffles, Leaves Us In The Dust MTV Newsroom. Accessed April 9, 2008.
- ^ UOMO Media. 'Tricky' Stewart Co-Executive Produces Ciara's New @lbum UOMO Media. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ [1] "Ciara- Explode". Accesed November 16, 2008.
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