CIARA: THE EVOLUTION
Wednesday, November 22, 2006

A 30 second sampler of Ciara’s new album, “Ciara: The Evolution” has leaked, and I am pleasantly surprised. I’m not going to post all of the snippets, because I don’t think snippets do songs justice. But Ciara’s worked with a little bit of everyone on this album. From Polow Da Don, to The Neptunes, to Jazze Pha, to The Clutch to Will.I.Am, whereas her last album, “Goodies,” was more restricted. I can’t wait to hear the finished products, because I think Ciara has definitely evolved as an artist.
Ciara - Like A Boy (snippet) - download
Ciara - Bang It Up (snippet) - download
Ciara - C.R.U.S.H. (snippet) - download
Ciara - Make It Last Forever (snippet) - download
Ciara - My Love (snippet) - download







193 Comments
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1.
Khinje
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
tHANKS BRIAN
2.
cuvagurl08
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
im kinda interested in this.
3.
CALIDIVA
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
who cares
4.
blk dds
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Not a Ciara fan, but love the song Promise.
5.
brandy
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
i’m getting the album regardless but thanks for the previews lol
6.
DATBOIDEE
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
i’m impressed with the like a boy and my love but i gotta hear the whole song though
7.
Stringer
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
This album is gonna be hot!
8.
Such Magnificence
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I am actually looking forward to Ci-Ci’s album…I will most definitely be picking “The Evolution” up.
9.
bill
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I watched the Ciara Video called PROMISE the other day…
I honestly can’t figure out what the big fuss is about….
Has anyone noticed besides me that Ciara can’t sing ???
I mean she can hold a tune, she’s just not a great singer…
And as far as that Promise Video goes, I much rather see MYA jump around and dance seductivly than watch Ciara….
Something about her irks me..I can’t figure it out…Maybe it because she rely too much on her “Sexy” instead of her talent (or lack thereof).
That’s MY opinion…
do disrespect to the Ciara fans out there….
10.
darrius817
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
u welcome for the link i gave u brian
and i think the whole album is fire from the 30 sec of what i heard
11.
sweet
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I respect ciara a lot for following her dream, I have that same dream, and it’s extremely hard to keep yourself going, her music aside, she seems like a very determined young lady, i wish her success!
12.
VickyKilledSpeedy
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Cosgins with Bill…except for the Mya part
NEXT!
13.
juslistenpleez
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I can say that I am not a Ciara fan, but I believe she is going to be very big. The reason I say this is because she is beginning to draw a lot of negative attention that all popular celebrities get. Once you’re talked about all the time, then you know you’ve made it.
With that said, I wish Ciara the best of luck with her new cd.
14.
Polo RL
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I am lovin this. I have the whole album snippets and i keep playin them. I need to get a life, but OMG!!!
Im SO EXCITED. I LOOOOOOOVE “Like A Boy.”
“My Love” is good too.
She should release “Bang It Up”
15.
kenya
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
can we get the link for the rest of the songs
16.
Isis Aurora
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
From the snippets I can’t say i’m that impressed. But I do like Promise, and she has become a better artist. I’ve said some negative stuff about her, but hell normal people have to deal with it. I know her dream is to sing (even though she is clearly not that talented in that) but she makes her music sound damn good. Every song climbs the chart quickly. So I hop The Evolution does well.
Her personality I can’t get with. She claims to be too innocent, with saying sex before marriage isn’t right. But they way she dances says come and get me (especially in the promise video when she’s on the wall). But hell sex sells.
And stop comparing her to Aaliyah. Everybody can dance nowadays. That doesn’t mean that they are trying to be her. But the “Get Up” video reminded me of “Try Again”. “Promise” is almost a Dup of Aaliyah. But that’s her style, so work it.
17.
sharonda
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
i’m kind of feeling it,probably early as next week her whole album gone leak.
18.
TEEisTHE1
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Go Ciara Go! Promise is FIRE! Oh! Happy Thanksgiving to every1 on CL don’t eat to much. And don’t get nigeritis afterwards, get up and take a walk outside! LOL
19.
ty
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
She’s an entertainer. Promise is a hot song and some of the tracks here I like. “Bang It Up,” etc… I think it’s all good stuff. I wish her much success. You can be sexy without having sex– so just because she makes sexy videos or whatevs doesn’t mean she gets down with the get down or maybe she does. But, honestly what parent would let their kid listen to Ciara if she advocated sex. You have to use your head about things.
20.
candeegurl
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
LOL @14
I like “like a boy” and “my love”…that c.r.u.s.h snippet needs to be done. Cause that stutter is NOT flattering for her voice. It was annoying.
The rest are to be deteremined. I hope Ci-ci has a happy thanksgiving! LOL
21.
its_ya_girl
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
@9
ewwww bill ur a haterrrr ! mi girls doin itttt ..!
she should write a diss trach to bow wow lol i knew he was gonna cheat on her jus to get some cred & have somethin to rap bout..
22.
BashyBoo
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
CANT LISTEN TO IT HERE ON THE SLAVE SHIP GOTTA WAIT TILL I GET HOME MASSA
23.
candeegurl
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I feel you Bashyboo. I can never see the youtube videos here either.
24.
PLEEZE!!!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
@#9 Bill….As usual, you are on POINT!!! I WAS gonna come on here and say almost exactly what you just said
A) She can’t sing and her songs are SO easy to sing (I am a singer songwritter as well)
B) She seems like a really nice girl but SOMETHING about her just irks me as well lol!! Can’t quite put my finger on it and I know it’s not the fact that she can’t sing because the industry will ALWAYS have jerk-offs at music companies signing people who can’t even hold a tune for some reason…I have learned to just change the channel in that case
C)Again…something about here REALLY irks me lol!!! I don’t know what it is?! Almost ANYONE can write these “Cotten candy, sweet as gold” ass lyrics she is taking credit for on this latest album lol!!
But go ahead Ciara fans!!! Pick-up her album instead of a real artist such as Tamia who dropped this week or even Robin Thick, a dope ass Canadian white boy with the power of the PEN and a beautiful wife to boot!!!
The Evolution of Robin Thicke is out now and it is OFF THE HOOK!! Real lyrics + real music = a VERY HAPPY PLEEZE lol!!!!!
25.
PLEEZE!!!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Also, I forgot to mention…I have ALL male friends of different ethnic backgrounds and NON of them find her sexy or really even “Cute”. I think she is attractive though, but I guess not too many men do?!
26.
Angel
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I don’t think of ciara as much of an artist but all her songs are usually on point lyrically and the beats are always hott. I cant wait for her album to drop, Im really feelin like a boy, Bang it up, and my love.
27.
kenya
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
please…i have male friends that all think she’s hot right now. clearly if hang with black guys that only like light to white women….she would not be there thing.. but real black men can appreciate her beauty.
28.
Such Magnificence
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
PLEEZE!!! said:
But go ahead Ciara fans!!! Pick-up her album instead of a real artist such as Tamia who dropped this week or even Robin Thick, a dope ass Canadian white boy with the power of the PEN and a beautiful wife to boot!!!
~I already have both…they are great. Especially Robin Thicke…his album is wonderful. I’ve been a solid Tamia fan since 1997.
Did anyone know that Robin Thicke actually worked on the “Confessions” album by Usher? Didn’t know that until I popped Confessions into my computer and scrolled over a song…and his name popped up!
I’m late but better late then never…
29.
Lorr
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Co-sign with BILL!!!
30.
kenya
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
robin has also worked/written for faith evans, mary j blidge and christina aguillerra
ciara has written for fantasia and won 8 ascap awards
31.
Peacekeeper
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I’m another one that can’t judge an album by snippets, so I’ll have to wait until I hear the full songs to give a review.
To those that feel the need to keep bringing up how Ciara can’t sings, WE KNOW THIS! You’re not saying anything. I don’t think anybody is trying to make Ciara out to be a great vocalist. But some people like her as a entertainer (she is good at that) and feel her songs are cool.
And some of us that like her also like Robin, Bilal, Jaguar, etc. It’s ok to like different types of music and artists.
32.
sxy chameleon
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
LOL @ BASHYBOO. MASSA ON MY ASS TOO OVA HERE @ WORK… I GOTTA WAIT TO.
33.
kenya
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
well i think ciara can sing. she’s no whitney, but then again, noone is. she belongs here. if janet can be a legend so can ciara
34.
uptowngirl
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
@Bill I totally agree. I watched the video like what am I missing that everyone is raving about. I don’t get her at all. Actually I do, people like to watch her goodies.
35.
UmBrook
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
The girl has stepped up her game significantly and in the process stepped right over Janet as sexy R&B singer. I read where people say she can’t sing,Whut! and Janet can? Her [Ciara} music has matured nicely. She should tell her ex [BOW WOW] to stop rapping to these teenage girls and leave those “SCREAM” tours to Pretty Ricky,Jibbs and Sammie. I guess that is why she left that “puppy”.
36.
sxy chameleon
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
CIARA IS COOL.SHE SINGS, SHE DONT “SANG” , YA GET MY POINT?
SHE’S VRY PRETTY (SOMETIMES),… SOMETIMES, TOO BUTCHY FOR MY TASTE.
HOWEVER, THE DANCES IN THE “PROMISE” VIDEO ARE SOOOOOOOOO SXY!! ESPECIALLY THE ONE UP AGAINST THE WALL. SHIT, IT GAVE ME SOME NEW IDEAS AND TRICKS!! LOL.
OVERALL, I AINT GON JUST HATE TOO HARD ON CIARA. BUT IVE SEEN BETTER…AKA (BACK IN DA DAY.. REAL ASS SINGERS) AND THERE AINT NONE, I MEAN NONE AROUND LIKE THESE ANYMORE:
ANGELA WINBUSH
MIKI HOWARD
KAREN WHITE
ANITA BAKER
REGINA BELLE
VESTA
MELISA MORGAN
SHIRLEY MURDOCK
ETC………
THOSE ARE THE REAL SINGERS … NOT LIKE THIS NEW BOOTY SHIT WE GOT NOW.. BEE- YOU STILL MY GRL. GON!! lol!!
37.
TEEisTHE1
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
#22 and 23 I thought I was the only one I can’t see youtube either and I can never listen to the songs, but I guess that’s what happens when you work for the government. However I can see videos on ifilm.com. Happy Thanksgiving!
38.
Sizzle
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
@ #36, I like the list you made. I was watching VH1 Soul the other night and they played videos from some of these greats. And let’s add Rachelle Farrell to the list.
CiCi is not a singer but an entertainer. I love her to death but, some of the beats and lyrics sound bubble-gummish(is that a word..who cares. is now). That’s what I’m taking from the snippets. She’ll go far because she’s pretty and has the moves. I wish her the best.
39.
Alisha
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
This sounds better than the last cd definitely she has matured. Im buying it she is talented much love u Ciara from one of your many Memphis, Tn. fans
40.
Tas
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Love the snippets. I think the ‘My Love’is about her relationship with Bow Wow.
41.
Lea
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I like the snippets. I love the “promise” video and song. I think that ciara can sing but she’s not whitney. She sings way better than janet and she also sings way better than people give her credit for, she needs to come out with an acapella to shut these naysayers down.
NO Bill I don’t agree with you, you can take your criticism else where.
i also like Robin thick and tamia too.
42.
Nemesis
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
“Crush” should be the single…but all of these tracks are kicking the ass of Beyonce’s album, which is a joke!!!
43.
sxy chameleon
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
@ sizzle. im happy some body feels me!! so u know sangin when u hear it huh?!!
and u know what, i knew i was forgettin somebody…
lets go rgt ahead and add rachelle farrell to the list.. she was the bomb bck thn too!!
p.s. i know exactly what ya mean by”bubble-gummish”… yep, its a word!!
happy thanksgiving.
44.
CORNEY BITCHES
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Yeah ciara going do it big on this album I mean look at all the negative feed back and these are just little snips of the album and people already saying they dont like it she going do just fine
@9 and 24
what the fuck yall mean something about her irks yall?What is it about her that irks the hell out of yall?
We all know ciara cant sing that well OKAY we get it so stop saying it janet nor modonna cant sing that well either but look were they are at
#24 you say alot of men you be with dont find her to be sexy,WHO CARES? there are over 32 million probablt billion people in this world do you actually think somebody cares about their opinion because if you dont know their opinion is not the fact!you say you know men who thinks she not that sexy,well I know men who say they will die to be with ciara shit somebody think she sexy stop hatin you probably a ashanti fan or cassie fan but hate ciara.
Anyway weather her album will flop or not I will def go cop me one.
45.
sxy chameleon
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
yeah, maybe she does need to come out w/ an acapela. but, i doubt vry seriously that’ll happen. thats too much for her.!! lol!! sorry, she aint no whr near acapella status… once again, she IS pretty, she SXY, she can dance her ass off…..(SO I AINT HATIN) BUT THE BUCK STOPS THERE. SHE AINT NO DAYUM “SANGER” ESPECIALLY NO DAYUM ACAPELLA SANGER. PUH-LEASE… (NOT YET, U GOTTA TAKE BABY STEPS) SHE’LL BE AIGHT THO. LOL!!!
46.
TooThru
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Sorry, Bill but I would prefer Ciara over Mya any day. Mya is annoying to me and doesn’t have the greatest singing voice either.
As for CiCi, she is not the greatest singer by any means but she does have an edge to her. Her lyrics and beats are catchy and they obviously appeal to the mainstream. She’s not a timeless singer but she’ll definitely shine for sometime to come. GO make that money, CiCi.
47.
mya
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
# 43 what you know about rachell farell..Now that’s a sanga
48.
Queshia
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Ci Ci doing her thing the sky is the limit for this girl.> I heard Prince wants to remix Promise w/her i bet that will be so hot.
49.
raheem1252
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Ciara is HOT!! I am not a fan of her music….though…
50.
sharonda
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
@47 I’m saying she has a seven octave range,and she sounded so good on Moodys Mood For Love,the harmony is beautiful yall need to listen to that!thats real music!
51.
bill
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 @ 2:31 pm
Lea said:
——————————————————————————–
I like the snippets. I love the “promise” video and song. I think that ciara can sing but she’s not whitney. She sings way better than janet and she also sings way better than people give her credit for, she needs to come out with an acapella to shut these naysayers down.
NO Bill I don’t agree with you, you can take your criticism else where.
i also like Robin thick and tamia too.
Bill Said:
Lea, Why do you ALWAYS take EVERYTHING I SAY so personnel ????
lea, I don’t know you, nor am I thinking of you (no disrespect).
relax, okay.
It’s a Public Blog….People are going to say things that you may not like, okay..
Peace
52.
Charmaine
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Janet could not sing either, so its a perfect match. With her whispering ass.
53.
malcolm
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
the only thing seperate cassie from ciara is ciara dance better other wise they’re just 2 no singing pretty face when are ppl going to stop buying these heffas cd until they learn how to sing
54.
YO
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
GO CICI GO CICI GO
55.
Sizzle
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
@ #43 & 50 Right now I just want to go home and listen to Will & Rachelle ok!
I’m feeling you, give me the RnB of the 80s and 90s anytime.
Happy Turkey Day to you too!
56.
M-Saw
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Ciara can sing juss on cetain songs. I saw this video of ciara singing live at her concert. She sung so what ,like you and lose control. She tore Like u up, wit out bow wow. And it was accapella.
check it out at this link. Copy and paste.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7pMNrOTg_A
57.
Lea
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Bill I never said I was personally offended by your comment I said I don’t agree with it so why are you taking what I said out of context. I have a right to my opinion just like you have yours too, so lets agree to disagree. It’s not even that serious. THankyou and have nice day!
58.
sarah michelle gellar
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
CiCi always has a special place in my heart. She’s like the chick down the street thats cool as hell…u just wanna root for her. Her snippets sound hot too
59.
candi
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
damn that damn crush is my shyt already!!!!!!!!
60.
luisa_sanchez2
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
i like CiCi!!!
61.
antoinette
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Like a Boy and My love, are my favorites so far. I Love Ciara! I understand that she isnt the MOST talented singer, but i do think that she can sing, and she doesnt get enough credit. I met her in 2004, and she was so sweet! I guess thats what made me become a fan and i been a BIG fan ever since, because I have met my share of celebrities, but none of them have had a personality like hers! I have been a fan since goodies and i will continue to support her, she really does deserve it. She really has stepped her game up, especially in her performances.
62.
SUGA BUGA
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
whateva, all her tracks sound alike.
anybody in here live in NY? Whats blaine up too?
63.
jrnb14
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
WOW!ciara sure can attrack alot of attention even her haters come here to see whats new with her,yeah she going do fine she going do just fine she even got these fake ass critics on her tail;dont stop hatin people ciara needs her haters(or whatever yall what to call it)just as well as she needs her fans so like the outkast group said for all haters please dont go on break because the celebs need yall,believe it or not yall make them stronger fans make them strong but the haters just make them stronger to move on so they can prove yall wrong.
Most would call it speaking their minds to cover up the hate,others just say oh its my opinion;oh please sometimes speaking your mind and having your so called own opinions is hating so for all my ciara fans if she has any on here get use to the hate cause ciara gonna be around for a while and the people that she irks the hell out of is gonna be even mader halla.
64.
sharonda
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
lol at you people taking things to heart,its just Ciara,nothing really special, but I still get her album though.i just prefer someone to touch the soul rather just want to sell records…IMO nobody has to agree with me.
65.
my love yeah right
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
C.R.U.S.H IS KINDA NOT A GOOD TRACK nor MY LOVE but the rest ummmmmmmmmmmmmm I guess I like but like #44 said rather her shit flops or not which I believe it will flop Im still going to get me a copy.
and why does it seem that every artist get talk about but ciara gets talked about the most.
66.
HandsomeStranger
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I love what Ciara has done with her album this time around. She stepped it up beat-wise, lyrically, & vocalally. With “The Evolution” she has proved that she gots what it takes to stay in the game!
67.
Shalonie
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
i agree with 16, she always talking about that but dances like that. i think she trynna sell sex but just not do it or something who knows .
68.
Brilelie
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I like it already
69.
ms. D
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
i co sign wit u jrnb14 ciara is gettin now wat ppl who hav been around 4 a minute have gotten and some still are hated on like swnsnbm (people think shes overexposed, fake, dumb and has no personaliy), janet (ppl say she cant sing and that her music sucks right now), michael jackson well he will always get hated on and we all no why, jayz (ppl say hes real cocky and that he is not as good as he was when reasonable doubt came out and he looks like a camel) the list can go on and on but they all r still doing their thang the haters are not stoppin them and they wont stop ciiiiiiiaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrra! get em girl
70.
ms. D
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
and for the haters ciara’s new song promise was the highest debut on the billboard charts last week holla
71.
msblacknasty1
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
im proud of ciara just think her first album kept her going two years and she had a high powered boifriend ‘punk’ and a publisized breakup ‘ he cheated’now da gurl dun did it again and she young go gurl another bey but she got good since to move on
72.
wooooooooow
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
all the beats sound kinda alike.
73.
Dangerouslyperri
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
Love it! Can’t wait for her album.
74.
carl
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I love all of them songs. Im getting that album for sure. Yah’ll don’t know how many people want this album as a x-mas christmas. That’ll cost a pretty penny lol. But I’m lovin her right now. She’s truely evolved as an artist and performer. Theres somethin about her that just makes me wanna root 4 her. That sexy and beautiful girl next door thats so sweet. Lovin that grown & sexy ish she on right about now. Mark my word dec 5th will be a big week 4 cici. I wish her the best of luck. GO CIARA!!!!
75.
lilmomma1214
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /
I AM I BIG FAN OF CIARA AND IM GETTING IT RIGHT WHEN IT COMES OUT(DECEMBER 5,2006) I LOVE PROMISE TO DETH AND I LOVED GET UP SO I THINK THE OTHERN SONG WILL BE GOOD ON HER ALBUM…..CIARA IS REALLLY DOING BETTER WITHOUT BOW WOW
LOTS OF LOVE MOMMY!!!!!@!@!@!@!@!
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