“Ciara: The Evolution,” the artist’s strong follow-up
When she first appeared on the scene in 2004, there wasn’t a lot to distinguish Ciara from other artists her age. She was young and pretty, sure, and her songs were catchy – but that doesn’t describe most female artists in contemporary music?
However, Ciara followed her debut with a string of hits that left a clear message: she was here to stay. Nothing says that more than her second album, “Ciara: The Evolution.”
Like the title implies, “Evolution” is all about Ciara’s journey from a rising star to a dominating presence in the biz. Split into five parts – each representing a different style in her music – it takes her to bigger, bolder places than any of her efforts before. She wrote the songs. She produced the tracks. She even roped in big names like 50 Cent and Lil Jon for collaborations, adding a unique twist to her sound, which had been tried and tested as a success.
The result of all her hard work is an album that will surely be remembered past her time. It’s already a commercial hit – with over 1 million copies sold, it’s certified platinum and one of Ciara’s best-selling albums to date.
No matter where her career may take her, “Ciara: The Evolution” will definitely remain one of her biggest successes, not only critically, but personally.