Studio Album · No. 3
Fantasy Ride Songwriting Credits by Ciara
Produced by Blac Elvis, Benny Blanco, Blade, The Clutch, Rodney Jerkins, Danja, Dr. Luke, Jason Nevins, Jim Beanz, Carlos McKinney, Ne-Yo, Syience, Osinachi Nwaneri, Polow da Don, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, Chris N Teeb, Justin Timberlake, Rob Knox, T-Pain · Engineered by Marcella Araica, Chris Athens
LaFace / Jive / Sony Music
R&BPop
46%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 6 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ciara carries a lyricist or composer credit.
6 trackswritten by Ciara
7 tracksoutside writers
Ciara's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist46%
Composer46%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
35
Lyricists
15
Producers
206,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight
Her name is on six of the thirteen tracks, the lowest share of her career. The album was rebuilt repeatedly before release and the writing credits show who filled the gaps: Timberlake, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart.
Fantasy Ride came out on LaFace in May 2009 and sold 206,000 in America, a sixth of what The Evolution did. "Love Sex Magic" with Justin Timberlake reached number 10.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ciara to the Stage
|
CiaraChristopher StewartRodney RichardBrandon BowlesJasper Cameron | Ciara Princess HarrisChristopher StewartRodney RichardBrandon BowlesJasper Cameron | Don VitoTricky StewartBlade | Ciara (Performer) |
| 2 |
Love Sex Magic
#10
|
Justin TimberlakeMike ElizondoRob KnoxJames Fauntleroy II | Justin TimberlakeMike ElizondoRob KnoxJames Fauntleroy II | The Y's | Ciara (Performer)Justin Timberlake (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
High Price
|
Tricky StewartThe-DreamChris Bridges | Tricky StewartTerius NashChris Bridges | Tricky StewartThe-Dream | Ciara (Performer)Ludacris (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Turntables
|
CiaraNathaniel HillsMarcella AraicaChris BrownCandice NelsonJim Beanz | Ciara Princess HarrisNathaniel HillsMarcella AraicaChris BrownCandice NelsonJames Washington | Danja | Ciara (Performer)Chris Brown (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Like a Surgeon
|
Tricky StewartThe-Dream | Tricky StewartTerius Nash | Tricky StewartThe-Dream | Ciara (Performer) |
| 6 |
Never Ever
#66
|
CiaraJamal JonesBlac ElvisEster DeanJay JenkinsKenneth GambleLeon Huff | Ciara Princess HarrisJamal JonesElvis WilliamsEster DeanJay JenkinsKenneth GambleLeon Huff | Ester DeanPolow da DonElvis Williams | Ciara (Performer)Young Jeezy (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Lover's Thing
|
The-DreamCarlos McKinney | Terius NashCarlos McKinney | Los da Mystro | Ciara (Performer)The-Dream (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Work
|
CiaraNathaniel HillsMarcella "Ms. Lago" AraicaMissy Elliott | Ciara Princess HarrisNathaniel HillsMarcella "Ms. Lago" AraicaMelissa Elliott | DanjaThe Incredible Lago | Ciara (Performer)Missy Elliott (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Pucker Up
|
Rodney JerkinsOsinachi NwaneriKalenna Harper | Rodney JerkinsOsinachi NwaneriKalenna Harper | Rodney "Darkchild" JerkinsOsinachi Nwaneri | Ciara (Performer) |
| 10 |
G Is for Girl (A-Z)
|
CiaraJustin TimberlakeRob KnoxMike ElizondoJames Fauntleroy II | Ciara Princess HarrisJustin TimberlakeRob KnoxMike ElizondoJames Fauntleroy II | The Y's | Ciara (Performer) |
| 11 |
Keep Dancin' on Me
|
Tricky StewartThe-Dream | Tricky StewartTerius Nash | Tricky StewartThe-Dream | Ciara (Performer) |
| 12 |
Tell Me What Your Name Is
|
Lukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinRonnie Jackson | Lukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinRonnie Jackson | Dr. LukeBenny Blanco | Ciara (Performer) |
| 13 |
I Don't Remember
|
CiaraJamal JonesNe-YoLamar TaylorDarnell Dalton | Ciara Princess HarrisJamal JonesShaffer SmithLamar TaylorDarnell Dalton | Polow da Don | Ciara (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 53 contributors
C
Ciara
Writer · Performer
CP
Ciara Princess Harris
Writer
T
The-Dream
Writer · Producer · Vocals
TN
Terius Nash
Writer
TS
Tricky Stewart
Writer · Producer
JJ
Jamal Jones
Writer
JF
James Fauntleroy II
Writer
JT
Justin Timberlake
Writer · Vocals
ME
Mike Elizondo
Writer
NH
Nathaniel Hills
Writer
RK
Rob Knox
Writer
EW
Elvis Williams
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Fantasy Ride
Who wrote Fantasy Ride?
Ciara on six of the thirteen tracks. The rest are by outside writers including Justin Timberlake, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart.
How did it sell?
206,000 in the United States.
How high did the singles chart?
"Love Sex Magic" reached number 10 on the Hot 100 and "Never Ever" number 66.
Who engineered it?
Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica mixed it and Chris Athens mastered it.
Why is her writing share so low here?
The record was reworked several times before release and outside writers were brought in, which the credits reflect.
Was it nominated for a Grammy?
"Love Sex Magic" was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2010.
How long is the album?
50:46 across thirteen tracks.