10 Ways Ciara Can Make Her Follow-Up Her Best Work Yet
C'mon CiCi, turn all that fighting into music!
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We Got You, CiCi - Ciara canceled the last leg of her tour with a promise of a new album. To be more specific, Ciara herself said that she is "currently in the process of making the best album" of her career.Ever since her sophomore effort Ciara: The Evolution, the public hasn't taken warmly to a Ciara album. Her biggest seller is still her 2004 debut, Goodies.With the latest development of a judge denying the artist full custody and ruling that the current joint custody agreement with her ex, Future, should still stand, we've got 10 tips for Ciara to really make this her best album yet. CiCi, are you listening? – Jon Reyes (Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)
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You Don't Need No Doctor - For her 2015 album, Jackie, Ciara enlisted help from pop master producer Dr. Luke. While some songs ("Dance Like We're Making Love") were great, some weren't all that. CiCi, just stay away from this doctor. You don't need him. (Photos from left: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Coach, Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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Call JT - Listen, "Love Sex Magic" was the joint and deserves to be repeated. Look what JT's help did on Bey's spectacular fifth album: this, this, and this. (Photo: Christopher Polk/WireImage)
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Bring the Dance - Easy dances we can remember, thanks. (Photo: Laface Records)
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Less... - ...ballads like this. (Photo: Laface Records)
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More... - ...ballads like this. (Photo: Laface Records)
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Reuniting Will Feel So Good - Send Jazze Pha an email or something. Can y'all link up again? (Photos from left: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Topshop, Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Keep It Low - We know you're with Mr. Wilson, but keep that relationship low key and focus on that music. Too much focus on your man seemed to not go well for the music in the past. (Photos from left: Todd Williamson/Getty Images for CSE, John Parra/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald, Todd Williamson/Getty Images for CSE)
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Steer Clear of the Baby Songs - Unless you can do something like this, don't try it again. (Photo: Jamie Grill/ Getty Images)
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A Duet Waiting to Happen - Link up with Miguel. If anyone can insert some needed freshness into your music, this man can do it. (Photos from left: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)