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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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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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)
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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)
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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 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)