Studio Album · No. 5
Ciara Songwriting Credits by Ciara
Produced by Ciara, Mike Will Made It, Josh Abraham, Fuego, Cam Wallace, King X, D'Mile, Rodney Jerkins, The Co-Captains, The Rockstars, Soundz, The Underdogs · Engineered by Matt Champlin, Ariel Chobaz, Brandon N. Caddell
Epic
R&B
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ciara carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Ciara
0 tracksoutside writers
Ciara's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer70%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
28
Lyricists
18
Producers
208,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2013
Released
Data Insight
All ten tracks carry her name. Putting her own name on the cover coincides with her being on every writing credit, which had only happened once before.
Ciara came out on Epic in July 2013, her first for the label, and sold 208,000. "Body Party" reached number 22 on the Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Out
#44
|
Theron ThomasTimothy ThomasNicki MinajCiara | Theron ThomasTimothy ThomasOnika MarajCiara Princess Harris | Planet VIThe Co-Captains | Ciara (Performer)Nicki Minaj (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Sophomore
|
SoundzCiara | Kenneth CobyCiara Princess Harris | SoundzCiara | Ciara (Performer) |
| 3 |
Body Party
#22
|
CiaraFutureJasper CameronMike Will Made ItPierre "P-Nasty" SlaughterCarlton MahoneRodney Terry | Ciara Princess HarrisNayvadius WilburnJasper CameronMichael L. Williams IIPierre "P-Nasty" SlaughterCarlton MahoneRodney Terry | Mike Will Made ItP-NastyCiaraFuture | Ciara (Performer) |
| 4 |
Keep on Lookin'
|
Theron ThomasTimothy ThomasCiara | Theron ThomasTimothy ThomasCiara Princess Harris | *Rock CityCameron Wallace | Ciara (Performer) |
| 5 |
Read My Lips
|
CiaraRodney JerkinsLivvi Franc | Ciara Princess HarrisRodney "Darkchild" JerkinsOlivia Waithe | Rodney JerkinsTommy LumpkinsCiara | Ciara (Performer) |
| 6 |
Where You Go
|
Mike Will Made ItPierre "P-Nasty" SlaughterCiaraFuture | Michael L. Williams IIPierre "P-Nasty" SlaughterCiara Princess HarrisNayvadius Wilburn | Mike Will Made-ItP-NastyCiaraFuture | Ciara (Performer)Future (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Super Turnt Up
|
CiaraJasper Cameron | Ciara Princess HarrisJasper Cameron | CiaraJasper Cameron | Ciara (Performer) |
| 8 |
DUI
|
SoundzChris "The Rockstars" LlewellynBrian "The Rockstars" CohenElijah BlakeCiara | Kenneth CobyChris "The Rockstars" LlewellynBrian "The Rockstars" CohenSean "Elijah Blake" FentonCiara Princess Harris | SoundzThe RockstarsKuk HarrellCiara | Ciara (Performer) |
| 9 |
Livin' It Up
|
D'MileWynter GordonCiaraNicki MinajKenneth CarterWalter CarterDave FergusonWilliam HullCurtis ReynoldsKeith SamuelsBrian Sherrer | Dernst Emile IIWynter GordonCiara Princess HarrisOnika MarajKenneth CarterWalter CarterDave FergusonWilliam HullCurtis ReynoldsKeith SamuelsBrian Sherrer | D'Mile | Ciara (Performer)Nicki Minaj (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Overdose
|
Josh AbrahamOliver "Oligee" GoldsteinAli TamposiLivvi FrancCiara | Josh AbrahamOliver "Oligee" GoldsteinAli TamposiOlivia WaitheCiara Princess Harris | Josh AbrahamOligeeKuk HarrellCiara | Ciara (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 47 contributors
C
Ciara
Writer · Producer · Performer
CP
Ciara Princess Harris
Writer
F
Future
Writer · Producer · Vocals
S
Soundz
Writer · Producer
JC
Jasper Cameron
Writer · Producer
MW
Mike Will Made It
Writer · Producer
KC
Kenneth Coby
Writer
LF
Livvi Franc
Writer
ML
Michael L. Williams II
Writer
NW
Nayvadius Wilburn
Writer
NM
Nicki Minaj
Writer · Vocals
OW
Olivia Waithe
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Ciara
Who wrote the self-titled album?
Ciara on all ten tracks, always with co-writers.
How did it sell?
208,000 in the United States.
How high did the singles chart?
"Body Party" reached number 22 on the Hot 100 and "I'm Out" number 44.
Who engineered it?
Matt Champlin and Ariel Chobaz, with Brandon N. Caddell assisting.
Why is it self-titled?
It is her first album for Epic and was presented as a reintroduction after leaving LaFace.
Who guests on it?
Nicki Minaj on "I'm Out" and Future on "Where You Go".
How long is the album?
43:20 across ten tracks.