Ciara "Princess" Harris in MTV Promo Shoot Ciara is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for her 2004 US #1 single Goodies. Her album of the same name debuted in the top 5 of the Billboard 200 in October 2004.
Biography
Ciara Harris was born in Austin, Texas. As her father was in the United States Army, she lived in bases in Germany, New York, California, Arizona, and Nevada. Her family eventually settled in Atlanta, Georgia. In her early teens, she got a piece of paper out and wrote down her life's goal, to become a professional singer. She joined a girl group, worked on her songwriting, left the group, landed a publishing deal, and found a "music soul mate" when she met producer Jazze Pha.
Jazze Pha signed her to his Sho' Nuff label after working with her for five days. Dubbed the "First Lady of Crunk & B" by the producer Lil Jon, Ciara burst onto the scene with her single "Goodies," the breathy answer song to Petey Pablo's Freek-a-Leek. With Sean Garrett, the co-writer of Usher's massive hit "Yeah!," Ciara co-wrote "Goodies." LaFace released the Lil Jon-produced track in the summer of 2004, and it saw a quick climb to the top of the music charts. Lil Jon produced the song in the crunk style, his speciality, with Petey Pablo also featured on the track. The single was released in the United States that summer through LaFace Records.
Goodies became a massive hit, reaching the top of the United States R&B and pop charts and also charting in Australia, Germany, Sweden and New Zealand. With help from Pha, Garrett, and Lil Jon, Ciara released her self-titled album in September 2004, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 1 milion copies in the United States. The second single, 1,2 Step, featuring Missy Elliott, has reached the top 40 in the US, peaking at #2.
Discography
Albums
Hit singles
- 2004 "Goodies" (feat. Petey Pablo) #1 US, #1 UK (2005 release)
- 2004 "1, 2 Step" (feat. Missy Elliott) #2 US
External links
|
