By 2009’s Fantasy Ride, she was already proving her longevity, hitting the top 10 again with Justin Timberlake duet “Love Sex Magic” and continuing to diversify her catalog with assists from The-Dream, Young Jeezy, and her old pal Missy Misdemeanor. ![]() After Goodies came The Evolution, which really did push her sound in fascinating directions, both woozy (“Promise”) and intense (“That’s Right”). She can partially chalk up that endurance to one of the more rewarding discographies at the intersection of pop and R&B. Although she’s long past her commercial peak, 15 years later she remains a star. You don’t really hear about Chingy or Lloyd Banks or Amerie anymore, but Ciara has persevered. ![]() Surveying the names behind the biggest hits of those years, I’m reminded of how fleeting a mainstream music career can be. Often she did it with duet partners who are now trapped in the amber of that era, like Chamillionaire and Fatman Scoop, or guys who only remain in the public eye due to acting and other onscreen ventures, like Ludacris and Bow Wow. ![]() Between 20 Ciara hit the top 10 seven times.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |