Then followed it up with an album, also titled "Goodies" released on September 28, 2004, it was this set that capitulated the singer to widespread recognition. Not only was the LP spawned three top ten singles, but also it sold close to three million copies in the U.S. alone, while also earned various awards and nominations. The second single of the singer, dubbed "1, 2 Step" featuring Missy Elliott, was released in the U.K. on April 11th and reached the top ten in the U.S., peaking at number ten in early 2005.

Already became a household name, Ciara next released her third single, "Oh" featuring Ludacris, in May 2005 and it immediately reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Amid this glorious year, this talented songbird also was tapped by fellow hip hop artists to be featured on their singles, naming that on Missy Elliott's "Lose Control" from her album "The Cookbook" which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Bow Wow's second single from his album "Wanted," entitled "Like You". At the end of the year Ciara made use her time going on tour with other teen pop sensations like Bow Wow and Chris Brown for the "Holladay Jam" which stopped at big cities such as New York and Atlanta. Ciara's singing career, nevertheless, reached its peak when on February 8, 2006 she along with Missy Elliott, won the Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video. It was her first ever Grammy award.

As for her love life, there's not much we can hear from this Grammy-winning hip-hop singer. This so-called the first lady of crunk&B embarked on a romance with the prince of hip hop Bow Wow and both had remained low on their relationship 'till he was spotted got along with another woman in early April 2006, prompted speculation on the couple's split. This, unfortunately, was proven true when a rep for Ciara remarked that the couple has split and that "their parting was amicable." Meanwhile, Bow Wow did confirm the report, saying "Ciara and I have parted ways. I wish her all the best."

Discography

2010 : Basic Instinct
2009 : Fantasy Ride
2009 : Fantasy Ride [Limited Edition]
2006 : Ciara: The Evolution
2004 : Goodies

Filmography

2009 : Mama, I Want to Sing!
2006 : All You've Got