Word on the street is that pop/R&B singer Ciara has been dropped from Jive Records after struggling with album sales for her fourth studio album ‘Basic Instinct’, which has sold between 40,000 and 50,000 so since its debut in December 2010. Apparently her single “Turn It Up” featuring Usher was scheduled to hit the radio airwaves on March 8th but was later pulled for some reason:
Reports are now beginning to surface that Jive finally pulled the plug on Ciara. Insiders say the singer is a drain on label resources because she does not know her artistry and is unable to pin down a unique sound. One insider said that “the label would rather invest in someone like Chris Brown who is proving successful on multiple formats”…Ciara and Jive executives are said to have reached mutual terms to end their partnership, effective immediately. [ SOURCE ]
On the other hand, it is also rumored that she has been visiting the Universal Records offices and may be in talks with Interscope Records about a possible deal…If this is true, then that’s a damn shame! I guess we shall see…
They should’ve dropped her a long time ago.
I second that notion
She should’ve just been someone’s back up dancer
Or better .. how about we see her sliding down a pole near you..
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TRUTH! i like ciara her evolution CD was FIYA every track was crack, but she started drinking the hollywood water and got to big for her britches. She needs a new team to revamp her style, less cocky/overlysexy and more humble/relatable IJS!!
YUP!
She’s trying to save face by saying she doesn’t care about sales and is more into touring. Duh, you still need to have hot records to tour and that matrix move ain’t gonna work past 40. It’s drying up now.
Half of the time when an article says “A source” of “A very liable source”, the story is a hot pile a steaming bullshit. Im not running with anything until I hear it from Jive Records themselves or Ciara herself. But no matter what decision she makes, she’ll always have a fan in me.
i agree ~BeySoBreezy~…anyhoo..even if she is being dropped..it’s time for a change anyhow..meaning…NEW LABEL..NEW PUBLICIST..NEW TEAM..Ciara ALWAYS delivers..it’s the people behind her that fail…it’s like they want her to do what she does and let that sell..it takes more than that!
LOL @ hot pile a steaming bullshit!!
Wow.. Most artist reach a certain peak and become stagnant. Ciara is no different. Change is good and maybe a fresh start is needed. I love Ciara but she needs to channel her “Goodies” days. I think she’s trying to be a lot of things for a lot of people instead of becoming the artist she wants to become. Selling sex is fun for some but the fun playful Ciara is what got her put on.. Best of Luck Cici.
Well it was only a matter of time. there is only so much back bending that one can do! Oh well, now shim can focus on getting a shot on Rupaul’s Drag Race! Owwwww How u doin Calvin!!!
lmao!!!!!!!!
Couldn’t say I didn’t see this coming
She’ll now have enough time to sit back with everyone else and watch Michael Jackson’s trial on television.
she need to do a track with alja jackson..lmbo..like really alja will show her how its done in 2011 how 2 go pop with out selling out to your urban roots. like beyonce did. the only thing is what b did didn’t work for ciara i geuss and her album could of been alot better if she added get it girl on there and used it as a single just saying.she can dance her ass off like no other. but change is good
wow the album wasnt that bad..great workout..
THIS IS A GOOD NEWS CAUSE HER RECORD LABEL PROBABLY REDUCED THE BUDGET AND ALSO DONT HAVE ANY WORKING MARKETING STRATEGY. SO MAYBE WITH A NEW ONE SHE GONNA DO BETTER. AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED CIARA SHOULD HAVE BEEN A CHOREOGRAPHER BUT WAS LUCKY TO BE A LIL MARKETABLE. SHE SHOULD HAVE STICKED TO CRUNK, WHERE SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED INTO SOMETHING AND THEN MAYBE SWITCH. HER PROJECTS HAVE POTENTIALS, ALL HER ALBUMS WERE GOOD BUT THEY HAD NO CORRECT MARKETING AND SELLING STRATEGIES, AND HERSELF LET HER CAREER GO, ENJOYING LIFE AND BEING PHOTOGRAPHED INSTEAD OF WORKING HARDER. ALSO ITS A DAMN LIE, CIARA DEFINITELY HAD HER OWN SOUND, BUT THAT SOUND HAS BEEN TAKEN BY NONE OTHER THAN KERI HILSON. LISTEN TO THEIR ALBUMS, THE SAME THEMES, LYRICS, STYLES, ONE THING THAT DIFFERS IS THEIR VOICES, KERI OUTSING CIARA AND CIARA OUTDANCES KERI. YOU CAN CLEARLY TELL THAT KERI TOOK CIARA’S SPOT AND MUSIC. SORRY.
@SMDH..YOU ARE SO SO RIGHT! I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS THE WHOLE DAMN TIME.. WHY WOULD PO LOW DA DON START WORKING WITH KERRI HILSON WHILE WORKING WITH CIARA…. IT WAS SABOTAGE!! AND JAZZY PHAT AZZ DID THE SAME TO HER… THEY WERE TRYING TO USE HER WHICH THEY DID AND THEN LEFT HER OUT TO DRY….. I TRIED TO GET A SONG TO HER MANAGMENT AND SOME DUMB DUMB AT A CERTAIN WRITING ORGANIZATION COMPANY TOLD ME THAT THE SONG SOUNDED TO GOOD FOR HER TO SING… ARE YOUSERIOUS!!! THEY SABOTAGED THIS GIRL!! AND SADLY SHE DIDN’T SEE IT COMING…
SHE SHOULD HAVE STAYED WITH THE ATL THING BECAUSE WE HERE IN THE A WOULD HAVE SUPPORTED HER ALL THE WAY… NOW SHE UP IN LA AND THEY GIVING ALL OF THE GLORY AND CREDIT TO KERRI HILSON.. YOU ARE SO SO RIGHT… YO CIARA IF YOU ARE READING THIS YOU NEED TO INBOX ME AT HERMUSICSOUNDSGOOD@GMAIL.COM
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I dont agree with this ciara doesnt have a sound. EX. Beyonce has her big band/bang single ladies..deja vu..freek um dress type sound. Rihanna has the carribian/badgirl/sexypop thing/sound. Aaliyah was very forward/artistic and futuristic with her music…ciara doesnt have a sound. which means no target audience. and to be honest her last 2 albums were lacking. evolution was her best todate and Keri just makes better music hands down vocally and lyrically hell she used to write for ciara. so na she didnt take ciaras place ciara is just out of ideas and what she can do only goes so far. keep it real.
who cares she sucked anyway
Poor her, yeah… I mean, you know, everyone of course would love to do more than 30K the first week and 50K for 3 months sales… ouch. Spot taken
Can you guys approve the ciara recovery career plan posted? this was made by professionals and it can actually help the woman cause it had some good points there, a damn shame from you guys, when shit doesnt need to be moderated, you delete, but when we have racist and hating trolls here, you approve, wtf is wrong with you?
1. Switch Labels + Team!
Clearly Jive doesn’t love you anymore. Not only has the promotion for this latest album been dismal, but your previous album, Fantasy Ride, wasn’t exactly a runaway success either. You need people with a fresh perspective around you, that includes new agents, new managers and new publicists. People move around a lot in the music industry and you’ll find that those who were once the biggest champions for your work, don’t even work at your label anymore. Our pick for your new label? Island Def Jam. Currently being run by L.A Reid, the same exec who signed Ciara to her current record deal, perhaps he could reignite the spark in her career since he was one of the people who believed enough in her to sign her. Other options include Interscope & J Records.
2. Join Janet Jackson’s Number Ones Tour as Opening Act.
While you may think you’re already at headliner status, those album sales indicate otherwise. Why not team up with the legend whose career path you most admire? You guys share fans with similar musical tastes and it’ll be a good way to at least attempt to salvage promotion for this album. Also, you’ll begin to build a stronger international fan base. Every journalist and blogger will be talking about this team up if it happens! Furthermore, both you and Janet are known for putting on a great show. Folks are sure to get their money’s worth. DO IT! Oh and while you’re at it…
3. Do a Duet with Janet Jackson
å la Britney Spears & Madonna’s “Me Against The Music”, bridge the generational gap and give the people what they want! Surely we aren’t the only ones who think a Ciara and Janet Combo would be dope!
4. Create a Crossover Album That Respects Your Core Audience.
The Ciara we were all introduced to was an athletic Atlanta native who mixed Crunk, Hip-Hop & R&B into a hyper active genre that kept us all moving. A lot of the promo for Basic Instinct revolved around the premise that we were going to be getting back to that sound but it’s not that simple. The job of a pop star is to do what’s current & relevant while pushing the boundaries as well as creating sonic nods to your original/signature sound. I think your case is unique because your supposed signature sound is far too rooted in a genre that has seen better days: Crunk. Thus, you need to create a new signature sound. Also, you need not make The-Dream & Tricky your main collaborators, no matter how good your personal chemistry is together. This attempt at a “Janet + Jam + Lewis” esque production crew didn’t quite manifest the results it was supposed to.
Let’s get some Missy Elliot, Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Red One, Bagg and Arnthor, Danja and Rodney Jerkins into the mix for the next record. If you want to get even more adventurous, start traveling the world and figuring out what types of music is popping off overseas and what producers are hot over there. That’s how we all got on this new Dance Pop wave which is currently on its way out. Some industry taste-makers say the next sound of the moment will be a more rock influenced sound and after that I believe R&B will have a renaissance of sorts.
Also, Watch your A&R’s. Some of them are lazy and will only seek out the same two producers who they have a good relationship with as opposed to seeking out fresh and talented producers who have great material. Don’t be afraid to use younger unknown producers. Many of them aren’t quite corrupted by the industry system yet and they are focused on being creative and they are not simply adhering to the mold that has been created for you.
5. Stop Doing The matrix
Cause we get it, you’re flexible. But this is not some neo-cultural dance phenomenon to rival Michael’s Moon Walk. Cut. It. Out. Furthermore, your visual presentation as a whole needs refreshing. Converses glued onto stripper heels? C’MON SON.
6. Get On Your Competition’s Level.
See those two girls up there? Beyoncé & Ciara, That’s your competition. At this point in your career, you should/need to be in the same places they are, getting the same amount of promo they do and racking up the same chart success. Yet at this point in your career, if the music industry was a neighborhood and those two were neighbors in luxurious mansions, you rent condo down the street. No Bueno! In 2005, if you were to ask someone whether they thought Rihanna would have more #1 singles than Ciara, they probably would’ve laughed.
7. Get The Ball Rolling!
CD sales are down and even acts who should be selling way more aren’t selling as much as they used to. You need to create a movement of sorts and get the people and the general public interested in your work! Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t the die hard fans who contribute the most to your success, it’s the folks who heard your song a few times and fell in love with it.
For most folks it takes at least 2-3 really dope singles for them to consider buying your album, which means next go around you need at least 2 top 10 singles before your album even drops. Are you ready for the challenge Ciara? Your career is truly at a turning point and it can go either way. Switch the style up and do what you have to do because at the end of a day, what you’re doing now ain’t cutting it!
FANNED! lol @ #5
Good luck Cici. why you letting Riri muder you on the charts? she can barely hold a note and cant dance to save her life. Get it 2gether lil mama.
riri has the right team behind her and i do agree rihanna cant sing or do anything but she has what ciara lacks and thats an exotic look and sex appel. Ciara needs to stop acting like a damn tomboy and she should have stayed with shonuff records
Very very well thought out. you should be striving to be an exec
That’s good information.
Wow! I see you really want to help this girl, my question is WHY?
Ciara is so played out, and Keri Hilson has already taken her place! so Next!
Can you be my manager lol?
Very great points and it could be very effective for her. Are you the industry because you have a lot of business of music knowledge.
YES!!!!!
you should tweet this to her or something. she needs to see this
I co sign! On point! I would add Kim K. She’s not a singer, not an actor why hang out with her I believe fans look at that too, who you are hanging with.
Dead at howbaddoyouwanit. Cedric should just become a choreographer like Laurenann Gibson. Anyways am I the only one who likes when Christine add her own comments cause just posting stories on this blog is very boring to me. Give us your opinion sometimes you know Cl
Ciara fans need to quit acting oblivious to this whole situation. Ciara has been flip flopping down the charts for years….and that was if her songs were lucky enough to make it to the top 10,000. I mean, I’m not hating because I don’t mind her as an artist but like I always say..let’s be frank. It was only a matter of time, if this happens to be true. At the end of the day, she’s very redundant routine-wise and most of her songs are mediocre, if that. So, I’m pretty sure most of us saw this coming.
whatever…. she can sing just as well as madonna, janet and aaliyah…….. Janet & Madonna are still making that tour money… she COULD make it with the right team behind her……. she is no jhud or jazmine sullivan but she does have something…. she just needs to work on her consistency in her performance and put out better and more relatable songs
She seem like a nice girl but shes not that telented musically.
She can’t sing. Got singers like Jazmine Sullivan leaving the game because no talent having “performers” like Ciara consttantly slip through the cracks. Who even signed her for the “Goodies” era? I was through then
UH…Jazmine sullivan’s leaving the industry has nothing to do with Ciara…
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The industry is just not the same anymore. I’m a fan of Ciara’s, however not a stan so I don’t have a unhealty love for her, lol! but I will say this, her music is no worse or mediocre then any other pop star today. Her unreleased material IMO is better then some of h er official releases. Beyonce, Rihanna, Lady GaGa etc they all make music for right now, none of these chicks have music with substance or that is worth a damn. If your a “key” player you’ll get success. That’s why they call it a game, these chicks ppl stan over are just the game pieces (ponds). Rihanna said best in her song, “It’s just the way the game is played, it’s best that you just wait your turn.”
She needs to change her style up. Her music is getting corny to me. That singing over dirty south rap beats r&b sound has gotten old.
Kesha and Justin Bieber can make it but we all know what thats about hmm…
anyways on to relevancy… she was not a cross over success to keep it brief here. the media tried to package her as straight up RnB even with collabo with Justin Timberlake.
She’d be a great choreographer for someone in her style and taste of dance numbers…she’s got that lean dancer body, although a bit tall..she’s a cute girl. seems sweet too…she has a future maybe not as a singer/performer but she’s rich now, cute, sweet, personable…she’ll be ok. i know this hurts but this TOO shall pass….
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I wanted to support Ciara. She have so many haters aiming at her. So I purchased her CD and I must say I WANTED A REFUND. It sucked and it only had 9 or 10 songs on it. She needs to pursue something in dancing. That is her best talent.
I pesonally think that Ciara should become an actor..she’s better at that. I know this by the skits she participated in. I really think this is something she should persue and her first movie “All you”ve got” was good in my opinion. If I could talk to Ciara I would tell her to play in more movies.
Thats business, I would have dropped her too. Her sound is not irreplaceable. She is a great dancer dont get me wrong but her talent in a whole is expired. She contributed what she could to the industry, if she go somewhere else, they will have to revamp the heck out of her. Change her sound, music and some of her dance moves that she been doin since she been out since day one.
Totally agree with you. She still has a chance if she just changes up.
LOL i knew she was on her 14th minute! oh well she had a good run while it lasted. wish her the best of luck
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I think she should become choreopher as well
Me too and stick to modeling. SHe should also get into some acting!
It’s silly to think that Ms. Keri (As she likes to call herself) could ever take CiCi’s spot. Ciara may not have done mega number’s on the charts, but CiCi has at leat had WAAAAYYY more top ten singles on Billboards & Keri CAN’T EVEN GET HER SHIT ON THE CHART. NEVER COUNT ANYONE OUT!!!!!
knock you down and turnin me on were hits, and now pretty girl rock is charting you stupid ass hater. try again loser
@Mindgame excuse me but Keri Hilson didnt prove herself yet in the industry, she needed lil wayne, kanye west & neyo to get her hits, pretty girl rock still didnt hit the top 20 after 3 months, plus her live performances are lacklusters, always out of breath and stiff; let me remind you that ciara’s debut had a #1 and sold 5 millions, she also has 5 top 10 in the hot 100 and five #1′s in the r&b charts, ciara is a grammy winner, mtv vma, bet, soul train, ascap winner; keri will never ever be a platinum artist in her whole career, so please even if ciara stops today, she had a base
keri hilson is the lamest. atleast Cici is cool.
I honestly feel Jive gave up on her a long time ago and just stopped pushing her as an artist. They stopped marketing her well after The Evolution. Fantasy Ride on the other hand wasn’t a perfect album, but it was better than Basic Instinct. However on Ciara’s behalf, she should NOT have invested all her time in Dream producing her album. His sound is beginning to wane and he lacks creativity, and he wants to bullshit about how Ciara’s time in the biz is almost up when a good reason why her album tanked was because of his wack beats. I like Ciara, I believe she deserves to be up there with Rihanna. She is a very humble girl, can write music, and has a presence that deserves to be reckoned with. Hopefully a label like Geffen/Interscope will pick her up.
baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahhahhahah!! poor ci and her delusional stans XD
she needs to go to def jam so she can get back with L A Reid. He would know what do do with her. She is the BEST dancer of them all but her live perfdormances are not consistent and her coreography is sometimes boring and sometimes incredible
She is toooooo inonsistent and her songs are AWFUL.
She just needs the right A&R people b/c she has the x-factor. She also needs to get back to being a REAL person. She seems fake and hollywood now.
well who needs ciara when theres keri hilson? HAHAAAA
Did You Guys Know That Aaliyah Never Doubted On The Top 5 For Her First Album like Ciara Did? Aaliyah Doubted at #24 Ciara Doubted at #3 1st Album Or Keyshia Cole Never Doubted at #1 Like Ciara Did? TRUST ME i Adore Aaliyah With all My Heart n i have a Tatt Of her BUT its Not Fair Yall Say Ciara Is A Flop When Out Of .her 4 Album 1 Has Been Off The Top 10 Chart Goodies #3 The Evolution #1 Fantasy Ride #3 Basic Instinct #44 Where Do u See A Flop In There?…
Its “debut.” you big dummy!
She should just stick to writing. Her lyrics are really nice, but she should let some one else sing them. I am sorry but she can not sing. I tried to listen to her but, nope it ain’t happening. Some people keep harping on Rhi Rhi and Keri saying they can’t sing or dance, but guess, they have loyal FANS who keep them on the charts.
Poor thing. Bad records sales, break up with a man who refuse to publicly acknowledge her, Fans giving up on her. smh I have to say though she not giving up.
Sweet girl but that is the nature of the beast no records sells then it’s time for the label to drop U. Her danceing skills or hot,but in this business u got be able sing, and dance, and change it up. People get tired of the same thing fast. All that shaking you a** everywhere she would have more money at Magic City
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I always hated that photo of her, she looks so stupid.
BOUT DAMN TIME!…Let’s see if LaLa & Kim will help you out! LaLa secured her fortune with Carmelo…Kim K. secured her hustle by being out there & C-Erro just looks like a washed up transvestitie….
This really should not be shocking news to anyone. Ciara CANNOT sing. She’s a great dancer, she’s tall, she’s pretty, she should model or become a choreographer but NEVER part her lips to sing another note. The music industry has all their niches filled. There is no place for Ciara, especially when she’s not adding anything new or different to an oversaturated market.
Ciara, it ain’t over for you sweetie! Beyonce will be lookin for some backup dancers soon. You go, Girl!!!
Those of you that are laughing at her and being negative about the situation need to shut up. Noone is promised anything not even you. Some of you probably don’t even have jobs your damn selves and if you do, just remember you too can lose your job or career. This is not a laughing matter, have a heart geesh.
If I looked like you I would be a “laughing matter”…get a grip it’s people’s opinion and it’s the industry..
So you had to stoop so low and talk about my looks. That’s what I don’t get about black people. Why do my looks have anything to do with what I just typed? You can’t even refute what I just stated without trying to diss someone on some superficial crap.
You know someone is an idiot if they have to resort to downing someone because of their looks. And you have the nerve to talk without a photo.
Hope you build some self esteem and stop putting others down because of your insecurities. Have a good one!
@ GET EM..I’m not even Black you simple minded ass…How you assumed I was black…because I talked about your looks?!?! Talk about Racial Profiling or just plain STUPIDITY…smh!
@Believe that’s great glad you got that off of your chest. Good Day! LOL
Also I don’t believe you. LOL
Oh and I won’t be checking back you lying loser. So say what you want, but don’t be offended when I don’t reply because your ugly black azz(only someone ugly would have to diss someone on their looks) is the simple one. I’m done!
I BELIEVE THIS HER ALBUMS FOR THE PAST 2-4YRS BEEN FLOPPING ALL OVER THE PLACE ITS A WRAP FOR HER,ONLY REAL GOOD TALENT LAST.
She’s a flop and her career is over. Deal with it.
ooooh I know she can Model for money! so you see she still have options!
Change is a wonderful thing! just ask lady gaga or alicia keys, or u2. Ciara will be just fine, she’s got a brand already so a label won’t have to spend the same kinda moneythey would to break a new act.
CIARA WANTED TO LEAVE THAT COMPANY BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T DO HER RIGHT ON HER LAST TWO ALBUMS AND THERE IS SOMEBODY ELSE IN THE BIZ THAT WOULD APPRECIATE HER MORE AND LET HER TRUE TALENT SHINE AND BE THE ARTIST WE KNOW HER TO BE BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW SHE IS VERY ENTERTAINING AND DON’T NEED TO GO TO WASTE JUST NEED A LABEL THAT WOULD LET HER BE INSTEAD OF TRYING TO GET OVER ON HER, I DON’T BLAME HER, CIARA DON’T BE KNOW FOOL CAUSE WE KNOW YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES AND AT THE END OF THE DAY IT’S GOING TO WORK OUT FOR YOUR GOOD BECAUSE YOU ARE A JEWEL WHO HAVE SOLD 9 MILLION ALBUMS WORLD WIDE YOU GO GIRL!
Dang, guess not everyone is cut out to be a star
Didn’t she also missed her chance to make a duet with the great king of pop MJ
Get called out by 50 cent on twitter
And now……….dropped from her record label, DANG!
@CIARA RECOVERY PLAN…..YO!!!!! YOU ARE SO SO RIGHT.. PLEASE GMAIL ME @HERMUSICSOUNDSGOOD@GMAIL.COM SERIOUSLY WE NEED TO TALK…
DID YOU NOT SEE THIS COMING? NOT BECAUSE HER LACK OF TALENT OR RECORD SALES WHICH EVERYONE IS SUFFERING FROM. ITS FROM HER PUBLIC ONLINE TWITTER BEEF WITH 50 CENT. THE BLACKBALL KING HAS STRUCK AGAIN. WHEN WILL PEOPLE LEARN TO LEAVE THIS MAN ALONE……
NEXT THING FOR HER IS A DANCE TV PROGRAMME,SHE’LL BE A JUDGE OR SOME SHIT.
Keep your head up CiCi.
I saw a recent interview on Ciara online and the girl lacks star power.
She can dance, yes and is a good live performer.
But it’s always been about star power, especially now more than ever.
Ciara’s personality is so dull and there’s no spark. Again, these days fans/the public/the media want that “it” factor to draw them in.
Wish her the best. She’s talented and seems to have made good money.
i agree, she should have been dropped a while ago. She lost that first r&b hit, that we fell for then the reality of it was she’s not a good singer, and she couldnt find that creative niche to offset that tune herself. now r&b can go back . Monica, keyshia cole, mjb, we need the real r&b back.
i saw it coming. But she didn’t come out with music and do promo performance until her album came out. she waited too long. Ride was a big hit in the summer she should’ve been out performing it, etc…she just wasn’t promoting her album the way she used to when Goodies & Evolution was the shit. She’s just not doing enough for me.
Jive realised that people will no longer be fooled by heavy bass lines and dancing to cover up her montone voice, the chick had to sing with her head voice and use two octaves or go she chose the latter.