Ciara: 'CiCi' & Becoming an Independent Artist | Apple Music

Ciara's ability to continually reinvent herself while maintaining authenticity is a testament to her artistry and dedication. Her newest project, 'CiCi', is just the latest iteration of that journey.
In her conversation with Nadeska, Ciara discusses the inspiration behind the album's creation, how the pandemic shaped her creative process, and her experience collaborating with artists like Chris Brown, Summer Walker and Lil Baby. Ciara also opens up about her personal life, and her experience becoming an independent artist.
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[@AI-Consultant]

musicians need to be strategic and proactive about protecting their rights and interests, but they also need to find a way to enjoy the journey and not get too caught up in the business side of things. After all, music is supposed to be about joy, creativity, and connection - not just about earning money. I love that you're emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest and not letting anything get in the way of that.

[@12pretzels1]

Love this woman. She is beautiful, talented, smart and an inspiration. So blessed.

[@melissalara523]

She has always radiated positivity.. and the album is 👏

[@beniciorina7939]

I love Ciara’s music and her view points and just her energy. It’s like she always emanates joy through her interviews as well. She’s been doing soooo much for years and deserves them flowers. ♥️

[@TruthBeTold1992]

Ciara is top grade A, Class Act! She does not get all of the credit and respect that she deserves and she is so underrated, but thank God there are those of us who recognize, love and believe in her talent. Go Ciara, you are a true inspiration and great role model for young girls and women everywhere. Period!

[@sandralay795]

This is so true

[@LoveSyndromexoxo]

I love Ciara & her passion in music & how she shows up for herself & other women. Such an inspiration!

[@susantaylor1804]

I love Ciara & her beautiful family.

[@cdogg46]

As a strategy guy I do as well

[@i8_Tea2day]

She is literally still her same sweet soft self from growing up omg 🎀🩶♟️

[@anitaartis9591]

Ciara is positive.. That takes work to truly stay that way unless a person STAYS responsible for their own happiness. She has put in the work to protect herself.

[@lucasjosesdmf]

this woman is so GORGEOUS and TALENTED

[@BreyenJaimes]

Ciara has been an inspiration to me from day One!!!! To see this whole journey is so beautiful to me.

[@torvlogs7390]

CiCi is 🔥 listen on the way to work, no skips.

[@venessamoon3741]

This was a great interview! I like the interview was more of a conversation.😊 I like that the interviewer allowed Ciara to do most of the talking. Congrats to Ciara on the pregnancy & Goodies turning 20 years old! I like that Ciara focuses on having joy in her life and having creative control of her music! May God continue to bless her & her family!

[@XOXO-4]

This was a fantastic interview. Ciara is such an inspirational person!😃🙌🏾

[@1godchild811]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this entire interview with one of my favorite human beings on this God's green earth, The Soulfully Beautiful Queen, Mrs. Ciara Princess Wilson!!!👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️

[@johnjackson2836]

Cici and this infectious energy and beauty

[@Tez.92]

Talk about a phenomenal woman! ♥️

[@salomeyabrokwah1140]

CiCi said you can't take that away from me because i own it! Woooooo i love this conversation 👏👏👏👏! Go CiCi! Go Ciara!

[@alexandreenocq4011]

Super interesting interview, it resonated with me the "even the bad days can be really important at the end and become the best things that happen to us ! LOVE THE NEW THE EP, thank you for the music Ci ❤🔥

[@helenharris9698]

Breezy looked so happy working with Ciara, and vice-versa. I like Breezy being in good spiritual company.❤❤❤❤❤

[@rbks1125]

Oh Yessssss, since Chris worked with her, there is something so different about him, like he has a light around him, Ciara is a Good person and positive energy to be around, so beautiful and sweet, very just angelic like. Chris Brown was so Happy to be around her, love their new song 🎶

[@ceceliareece7083]

I just love her energy ❤ beautiful in and out. She actually give joy vibes and positivity

[@thewatcher734]

Yay!!! Another independent artist!❤

[@chastitygray8174]

Good to see you out here on the artist ish Ciara. People sleep on Ciara singing/vocal wise. I always loved Ciara's dancing&outfits so stomach showing ish. I'm a nineties baby who used to try dancing like her. Songs out are depressing. Listening to Gospel&Dancehall/Reggae songs I do because positivity comes from all of that. This is a good interview. The interviewer had knowledge about Ciara career&artist wise. Obviously a fan or supporterer of Ciara the interviewer is. Work with Kamillion,Ciara. Kamillion can dance too.💓

[@cherylbass76]

Listening to her speak about herself is beautiful an touching too the heart 💜. Stay blessed an continue success ❣️

[@blackcosmos]

"Music marks time n also gives u a sense of nostalgia" Great interview. Luv me some CiCi!

[@kaleefnow]

It’s so nice to finally see her speak to this new era. 💕

[@disneytoysr4fun975]

The interviewer is amazing. I look forward to seeing more from her

[@agabadaphine2335]

One person l always want to keep winning ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rivalihayden9620]

the song w the lil baby is so good

[@darrenray8336]

Keep the positivity Ciara you are awesome

[@kurstinmalcolm7169]

4 sure🎉

[@krimsonedit3272]

Love her so much!

[@__babyface]

Ciara collaborating with Aaliyah would've topped it for me 🎆

[@priscillacorday3534]

Totally agree that would have been the bomb collaboration between them too man I miss Aaliyah so much 😢 and Michael Jackson Ciara style Remind me of Janet Jackson

[@SondraBrown]

Yesssssss🔥

[@jasonriley2014]

How fast can I get to joy? Whew. Stealing that CiCi.

[@XaniaKorinec]

What an inspirational interview. Ciara is such a driven person and I actually did not know that she released Level up and the following music independently. Makes a lot of sense, Level Up is one of her most signature records (although not my personal favorite). Anyway, she's an absolute darling.

[@MicheleLiveAndInColor]

Great interview!! I just loved Ciara so much. What a kind soul!! God has truly blessed her in so many ways and she truly has manifested a lot of success in life.

[@JzonAzari]

This was so beautiful to watch and see how much Ciara has grown over the last two decades 🥺

[@tosin1018]

Great interview. Come to think of it, I’ve never really heard Ciara speak for an extended time. She speaks really well and has very good diction. Love it!

[@leatriceshaw1418]

I'm VERY PROUD of this young lady....... Stay humble keep God first place. Remain the monarchy to your family.... Keep those children in high mannerisms. No matter what STAY IN HIGH VIBRATIONS..... LOVE YOU .....❤🎉

[@kaosaelee3322]

I'm so happy for Ciara " she started from the bottom.. she deserves her flowers 🌹. Song is what 2023 r&b now needed ☯️🧡

[@helenharris9698]

Ciara and her crew put the absolute stank on That's How We Roll. Hope this song is a Summer hit for them. She's such a go getter who takes care of a lot of people.❤❤

[@nourishevolvethrive4164]

Love Ciara ❤ amazing personality hair is always on point.

[@whodeynation7611]

Queen ❤️❤️... Love this WOMEN!! WE NEED HER 🤞🏾🙏🏾

[@Diz_27]

UGH AMAZING INTERVIEW 😍😘💜

[@philippillis9393]

Such an inspirational, sweet and talented person. To be honest she hasn't released a great album from start to finish since Basic Instinct as the support from a major can be felt, but her heart is present in all of her recent projects and she managed to score a hit from every album. Nice achievement.

[@resaluhv]

I can tell she had to have worked with the same producer.. the songs gave me "I bet" vibes. And her voice has got so much more beautiful and stronger its angelic

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Ciara's frequent collaborator is Theron Thomas

[@nichellesanchez3701]

I loved this interview and Ciara’s spirit! ✨

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

Love Ciara. I bought her debut album. I can't wait to hear her new work

[@tylerisgray]

I’ve had her debut album and The Evolution in the car for almost 20 years now. I remember in the 6th grade getting her album at Tower Records.

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

@@tylerisgray Facts 🔥🔥🔥

[@angelaamare9290]

Mad respect for Clara. So many good songs 🎵 glad you and Chris did the Collaboration. Your song Rooted should have definitely received notice. Rooted has a very positive message

[@queennancy6820]

She's so beautiful ❤❤

[@jerrell2]

This was beautiful!!!!

[@kallyammapakou7603]

Yess go Cici 😍😍

[@christsu]

Music mark time ❤️ 🎶 🎶

[@MarcusMartn]

Give Ciara her flowers she deserves it

[@user-wm4rn5kt8x]

Ciara 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉

[@cj10109]

She just exudes happiness!! 😊 I love it 🥰

[@2010kalex]

Her & Kehlani remind me *SO MUCH* of each other!!!

[@berlyemagee962]

❤❤❤So very proud of you!!! 🙏🏾 God's blessings to you Ciarra and Russell.😊❤❤

[@lucaselevated]

I love this lady so much !! Her energy is infectious! My favorite song on the project are: Forever with lil baby Winning and Better things

[@YOitsHEEZY]

Great Interview ❤

[@helenharris9698]

She exudes beautiful energy. I hope she keeps living in that wonderful spiritual world. Great energy produces more great energy.

[@rbks1125]

Unlike Doja Cat and others who sing about the 👹👿 and are into dark stuff, Ciara has always been A Light, in this Evil industry, her soul is in tact, she never sold out, that’s why God has kept blessing her abundantly, and will continue to, She stayed on the right path, and was successful.

[@BTXGurl]

I just love her❤️

[@songbirdqueen_CEO]

I love this interview thank you for sharing this I was smiling the whole time🥰❤❤❤

[@Universal035]

Reminds me of Super Ci from her Fantasy Ride album.

[@benjuarez2340]

Go cici do you. I'm so excited for your new music. Keep it up

[@shawnafuqua4057]

Very inspirational!! Thank you for posting

[@448819]

When she first came out I was in middle school…all the girls & boys had Ciara goodies pictures in front their binders including me❤️

[@reneepulliam8423]

That’s what I needed to hear. “How do I Get to Joy.”🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@welcome2vonasworld821]

U love her she soooo sweet n kind I love her music since day 1

[@user-fz6vd3yi6t]

I love her so much she is so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@vaughnthabest]

ciara is sucha beautiful soul ❤

[@keishie23]

Amazingly interview ❤❤very well done 👍🏿

[@rofhiwa9373]

You will always be our girl Cici...all the way through

[@kadijhastrong8787]

Ciara was dropping some gems

[@k2kfitchannel944]

Nadeska great job. love journalist who prepare...🎉

[@felitachandler1619]

Awesome interview and enlightening on the Ci Ci project. I’m definitely a fan of the music and of Ciara. Blessings 🌞🌼🙏🏽

[@ashantej7484]

Love the album 😍😍💕💕🔥🔥

[@d.savage09]

I loved this interview! 🖤❤️

[@PamelaBluitt-zs2bh]

BLESSINGS. 🙏🏽

[@joanaemmanuel2176]

Love Ciara! Great energy and awesome interview.

[@finurra3905]

Ahh I looove her❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@RendelVision]

Love HER absolutely a lifetime fan. -Azhinaerendel

[@IAMGLYN4REAL]

Awesome interview!!! Love CiCi ❤

[@austinnewell7363]

I really love how Ciara articulated herself. I think the journalist “interviewer”, didn’t really attain what she wanted to say based off of her body language, and her tone. She didn’t really want to speak to Ciara however, we had other people in the studio who guided the conversation so things wouldn’t get out of hand. Great job Ciara; to the interview , you should def try harder next time. 😕

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

She is pregnant again 😭😭😭😍😍😍 Please take JUMP music video by ciara feat coast contra to the 10 milloons please

[@kadijhastrong8787]

I love me some Ciara she have always such a breath of fresh air , she just so classy but so talented and driven, she's really can't complain about nothing fr , she's blessed all the way around, my fave singer I grew up watching her dance and I use to try to do her dance steps , lol 😂 ,

[@ToniToni2023]

I love Ciara 🥰

[@vanessay4]

Love Ciara ❤ I enjoyed the EP good for getting ready to go out with the girls lol

[@KoriLondon]

This is such a great EP! I have been a fan of Ciara for awhile but some of her last projects have been hit or miss BUT this entire project flowed. No skips! Felt like all the important elements of Ciara without her doing too much(because sometimes it felt like Ciara was chasing trends versus staying true to herself ) Although I loved the singles leading up to this project such as better thangs and da girls remix ! I Would love a tour from Ciara featuring Victoria Monet and NormaniThey all sing and dance and I feel like we’re getting back to that good rnb with pop elements that gives us all the feels but we also can dance . Keep going Ciara! Your fight for your career and your passion for your music shows and I think she’s one of the few established artists that we have seen crank out hits despite her stumbles. So proud of Ciara and if this ep is any indication of what to expect moving forward i see only great things !!

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Ciara still looking gracefully beautiful stunning 💖🩷✨

[@alexanderwilliams1731]

So proud of you Ciara 😃❤️❤️❤️

[@tosin.o]

the dancer in Ciara

[@SpiritualLifeCoach43]

True Empress!

[@Honestlylovely]

Her hair is always pretty

[@AnnAnn-il2lk]

Man Mrs Wilson is my everything I lv her and her family she is the Best be bless

[@jessicagoldstein9831]

love my cici

[@u.s.family9279]

Musicians MUST OWN their MUSIC. 👉MUSICIANS UNITED NO 1 SHOULD STEAL YOUR MUSIC.(PERIOD!!!!!!!)

[@ninamcalpin6607]

Team Ci Ci for life.

[@deonking3760]

Great interview❤❤❤

[@Nitababy8989]

She is gorgeous ❤

[@katherinebraddock5262]

I love Ciara ❤