Ciara’s “Basic Instinct” hits in August
The name is inspired by the 1992 neo-noir film starring Sharon Stone as an ice-pick wielding killer. That should be enough to tell you that Ciara’s new album is going to sound dangerous—and very sexy. This blend is what has gotten the video for the first single, “Ride”, banned from BET and UK music channels due to its content. Reviewers have commented on the song’s sleek feel, with its slow-tempo and heavy bass that is sure to make it a summer hit.
Despite that, the album’s cover is relatively mysterious, simply showing one of Ciara’s steely eyes, the other being covered by her flowing hair. That same attitude comes out on the second single, “Gimme That”, which will be released July 27. Far from slow, this song is full of energy and fast beats, with Ciara screaming over it all.
Ciara is helping to produce the album herself, with assistance from The-Dream, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, and Tricky Stewart. Tricky has said this album has more substance than earlier records, but with the same upbeat tempo. The only collaborations on the album known so far are “Ride” (featuring Ludacris) and the upcoming song “Speechless” (featuring The-Dream). Other info is being locked up tight to prevent leaks in the manner of earlier album Fantasy Ride.
Basic Instinct could also refer to Ciara’s natural ability to bust out hits that make everyone get on the floor. Tricky says that Ciara’s sound on this album hearkens back to the days of “Goodies” and “1, 2 Step”, eschewing the more electro and house sounds of Fantasy Ride. Our guess is that fans should eat this one up. Check Basic Instinct out when it drops in October, and check back here for our review. From what we’ve heard so far, it should be a killer.