The Evolution of Ciara

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Beginnings as a Songwriter - The pop star started her career as a behind-the-scenes songwriter. She penned her first major hit, "Got Me Waiting," for Fantasia Barrino's debut album, Free Yourself, which caught music executives' attention. They began to take note of her songwriting skills and potential as an artist. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Beginnings as a Songwriter - The pop star started her career as a behind-the-scenes songwriter. She penned her first major hit, "Got Me Waiting," for Fantasia Barrino's debut album, Free Yourself, which caught music executives' attention. They began to take note of her songwriting skills and potential as an artist. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

ATL Shawty - ATL's new Crunk princess would bring in Ludacris for another successful single on the Goodies album, "Oh." The music video would imprint the image of Ciara climbing and twerking on a car in the memories of fans across the world, pushing the single to the top ten on seven major music charts.(Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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ATL Shawty - ATL's new Crunk princess would bring in Ludacris for another successful single on the Goodies album, "Oh." The music video would imprint the image of Ciara climbing and twerking on a car in the memories of fans across the world, pushing the single to the top ten on seven major music charts.(Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

A Hype Queen - Missy is known as a beat slayer and queen of hip hop dance music. She worked with fellow dancer and pop artist Ciara on the memorable singles "1, 2 Step" and "Lose Control," giving tons of off-the-wall performances, including this one at the 2005 BET Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Everybody 1,2 Step - Racking up more hit singles, CiCi teamed up with Missy Elliott for the dance track "1, 2 Step." It was a certified dance catalyst and just the beginning of a long friendship. Ciara would later make a cameo appearance in Missy's "Lose Control" video. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Dance Fantasy - Prior to the release of her 2009 album, Fantasy Ride, Ciara delivered one of her most memorable performances at the 2008 BET Awards. featuring pop star Chris Brown, the sexy seductive showing is now an award show classic. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Dance Fantasy - Prior to the release of her 2009 album, Fantasy Ride, Ciara delivered one of her most memorable performances at the 2008 BET Awards. featuring pop star Chris Brown, the sexy seductive showing is now an award show classic. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Giving Acting All She's Got - The celebrity has dabbled in acting, making her big screen debut in MTV's film All You've Got (2006). She'd go on to star in the straight-to-DVD movie Mama, I Want to Sing! and the 2012 comedy That's My Boy. Her acting reviews continue to be positive.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Giving Acting All She's Got - The celebrity has dabbled in acting, making her big screen debut in MTV's film All You've Got (2006). She'd go on to star in the straight-to-DVD movie Mama, I Want to Sing! and the 2012 comedy That's My Boy. Her acting reviews continue to be positive.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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A Fashion Icon - The tall, fit singer has served as a face of Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line and snagged endorsement deals with other fashion brands, including Adidas.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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A Fashion Icon - The tall, fit singer has served as a face of Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line and snagged endorsement deals with other fashion brands, including Adidas.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

A Comeback - Ciara is ready to reclaim her music throne with her new album, Ciara. Set to release later this year, the album touts a recharged CiCi, prepared to take the world by storm once again. (Photo: Epic Records)

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A Comeback - Ciara is ready to reclaim her music throne with her new album, Ciara. Set to release later this year, the album touts a recharged CiCi, prepared to take the world by storm once again. (Photo: Epic Records)

Ciara - When Ciara stepped on the scene with her debut video for "Goodies," it was obvious that she was a fan of the Jackson household. She gave Janet Jackson-meets-Aaliyah vibes, both of whom were inspired by MJ, with her pelvis-thrusting moves. Ci Ci showed that, besides her singing abilities, her dancing skills would be her ticket to fame, as her flexibility and agility captivates audiences.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for BET)

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