Studio Album · No. 2
Ciara: The Evolution Songwriting Credits by Ciara
Produced by Ciara, Antwoine Collins, will.i.am, Brian Kennedy, Bryan-Michael Cox, Calvo Da Gr8, Jazze Pha, Kendrick "WyldCard" Dean, Dallas Austin, Lil Jon, Mr. Collipark, The Neptunes, Polow da Don, Rodney Jerkins, The Clutch, R. Kelly · Engineered by Chris Athens, Dylan Dresdow
LaFace / Jive / Zomba
R&BPop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 18 of 18 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 18 / 18 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 18 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ciara carries a lyricist or composer credit.
18 trackswritten by Ciara
0 tracksoutside writers
Ciara's roles on this album
Share of the 18 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer78%
Producer67%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
18
Tracks
31
Lyricists
25
Producers
1,326,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2006
Released
Data Insight
Fourteen of the eighteen tracks carry her name, the other four being interludes with no credit at all. She is on more of this record than any before it and still writes nothing alone.
Ciara: The Evolution came out on LaFace in December 2006, sold 1,326,000 in America and is certified platinum. It went to number one on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 18 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
That's Right
|
CiaraCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadJonathan SmithLaMarquis JeffersonJasper Cameron | Ciara Princess HarrisCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadJonathan SmithLaMarquis JeffersonJasper Cameron | Lil JonCiaraJasper Cameron | Ciara (Performer)Lil Jon (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Like a Boy
#19
|
CiaraCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadPatrick M. SmithThe ClutchCalvin Kenon | Ciara Princess HarrisCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadPatrick "J. Que" SmithEzekiel LewisCalvin Kenon | Calvo da Gr8CiaraThe Clutch | Ciara (Performer) |
| 3 |
The Evolution of Music (Interlude)
|
Ciara | Ciara Harris | CiaraAntwoine Collinswill.i.amBrian KennedyBryan-Michael CoxCalvo Da Gr8Jazze PhaKendrick "WyldCard" DeanDallas AustinLil JonMr. ColliparkThe NeptunesPolow da DonRodney JerkinsThe ClutchR. Kelly | Ciara (Performer) |
| 4 |
Promise
#11
|
CiaraJasper CameronJamal JonesElvis Williams | Ciara Princess HarrisJasper CameronJamal JonesElvis Williams | Polow da DonBlac ElvisCiaraJasper Cameron | Ciara (Performer) |
| 5 |
I Proceed
|
CiaraPharrell Williams | Ciara Princess HarrisPharrell Williams | The Neptunes | Ciara (Performer) |
| 6 |
Can't Leave 'em Alone
|
CiaraLaShawn DanielsRodney JerkinsCurtis Jackson | Ciara Princess HarrisLaShawn DanielsRodney JerkinsCurtis Jackson | Rodney JerkinsCiaraLaShawn Daniels | Ciara (Performer)50 Cent (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
C.R.U.S.H.
|
CiaraPatrick M. SmithCraig LoveLaMarquis JeffersonLRocAdonis Shropshire | Ciara Princess HarrisPatrick "J. Que" SmithCraig LoveLaMarquis JeffersonJames "L-Roc" PhillipsAdonis Shropshire | Lil Jon | Ciara (Performer) |
| 8 |
My Love
|
CiaraCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadBrian KennedyAntwoine Collins | Ciara Princess HarrisCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadBrian KennedyAntwoine Collins | Brian KennedyCiaraTroy NōKa | Ciara (Performer) |
| 9 |
The Evolution of Dance (Interlude)
|
Ciara | Ciara Harris | CiaraAntwoine Collinswill.i.amBrian KennedyBryan-Michael CoxCalvo Da Gr8Jazze PhaKendrick "WyldCard" DeanDallas AustinLil JonMr. ColliparkThe NeptunesPolow da DonRodney JerkinsThe ClutchR. Kelly | Ciara (Performer) |
| 10 |
Make It Last Forever
|
CiaraLaShawn DanielsRodney JerkinsJames BrownRob Base | Ciara Princess HarrisLaShawn DanielsRodney "Darkchild" JerkinsJames BrownRobert Ginyard | Rodney JerkinsCiaraLaShawn Daniels | Ciara (Performer) |
| 11 |
Bang It Up
|
CiaraSean GarrettJamal JonesBlac Elvis | Ciara Princess HarrisSean GarrettJamal JonesElvis "Blac Elvis" Williams | Polow da DonCiaraBlac ElvisSean Garrett | Ciara (Performer) |
| 12 |
Get Up
#7
|
CiaraPhalon AlexanderHakeem Seriki | Ciara Princess HarrisPhalon AlexanderHakeem Seriki | Jazze Pha | Ciara (Performer)Chamillionaire (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
The Evolution of Fashion (Interlude)
|
Ciara | Ciara Harris | CiaraAntwoine Collinswill.i.amBrian KennedyBryan-Michael CoxCalvo Da Gr8Jazze PhaKendrick "WyldCard" DeanDallas AustinLil JonMr. ColliparkThe NeptunesPolow da DonRodney JerkinsThe ClutchR. Kelly | Ciara (Performer) |
| 14 |
Get In, Fit In
|
CiaraWilliam Adams | Ciara Princess HarrisWilliam Adams | will.i.amCiara | Ciara (Performer) |
| 15 |
The Evolution of C (Interlude)
|
Ciara | Ciara Harris | CiaraAntwoine Collinswill.i.amBrian KennedyBryan-Michael CoxCalvo Da Gr8Jazze PhaKendrick "WyldCard" DeanDallas AustinLil JonMr. ColliparkThe NeptunesPolow da DonRodney JerkinsThe ClutchR. Kelly | Ciara (Performer) |
| 16 |
So Hard
|
CiaraCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadBryan-Michael CoxKendrick DeanT. Clark | Ciara Princess HarrisCandice NelsonBalewa MuhammadBryan-Michael CoxKendrick DeanT. Clark | Bryan-Michael CoxKendrick DeanCandice NelsonBalewa Muhammad | Ciara (Performer) |
| 17 |
I'm Just Me
|
CiaraBlac Elvis | Ciara Princess HarrisElvis "Blac Elvis" Williams | The Neptunes | Ciara (Performer) |
| 18 |
I Found Myself
|
CiaraDallas Austin | Ciara Princess HarrisDallas Austin | Dallas Austin | Ciara (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 52 contributors
C
Ciara
Writer · Producer · Performer
CP
Ciara Princess Harris
Writer
BM
Balewa Muhammad
Writer · Producer
CN
Candice Nelson
Writer · Producer
CH
Ciara Harris
Writer
RJ
Rodney Jerkins
Writer · Producer
BE
Blac Elvis
Writer · Producer
JC
Jasper Cameron
Writer · Producer
LD
LaShawn Daniels
Writer · Producer
E"
Elvis "Blac Elvis" Williams
Writer
JJ
Jamal Jones
Writer
LJ
LaMarquis Jefferson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Ciara: The Evolution
Who wrote Ciara: The Evolution?
Ciara on fourteen of the eighteen tracks, always with co-writers. The four interludes carry no writer credit.
How did it sell?
1,326,000 in the United States, and it is certified platinum by the RIAA.
How high did the singles chart?
"Get Up" reached number 7 on the Hot 100, "Promise" number 11 and "Like a Boy" number 19.
Who engineered it?
Dylan Dresdow mixed it and Chris Athens mastered it at Sterling Sound.
What is "Like a Boy" about?
It flips the perspective of a relationship, with her taking the role usually written for the man.
Did it top the chart?
Yes, it went to number one on the Billboard 200.
How long is the album?
59:26 across eighteen tracks, the longest she made.
Data note: The album article leaves the writer field empty on the four interludes; Genius credits all four to Ciara, and those credits are carried here.