Ciara

Ciara Princess Wilson is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress who has built a successful career in music, film, and fashion, known for her contributions to contemporary R&B and her energetic live performances. After securing a publishing deal in the early 2000s and penning tracks for artists including Blu Cantrell and Fantasia Barrino, Ciara signed with LaFace Records in 2003, after meeting producer Jazze Pha in 2002. Her debut album, ‘Goodies’ (2004), achieved immediate commercial success, debuting at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and topping the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The album’s lead single, ‘Goodies’ (featuring Petey Pablo), topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004, followed by other chart-climbing singles like ‘1, 2 Step’ (featuring Missy Elliott) and ‘Oh’ (featuring Ludacris). By 2006, ‘Goodies’ had been certified triple platinum by the RIAA. Ciara continued her chart dominance with her second studio album, ‘Ciara: The Evolution’ (2006), which became her first number 1 album on the U.S. Billboard 200 and earned platinum certification.

Most recently, Ciara starred as Nettie in the critically acclaimed 2023 film remake of ‘The Color Purple.’ Her eighth studio album, ‘CiCi,’ is slated for release in 2025.