After joining a girl group, Ciara left to go solo, nabbed a publishing deal and eventually hooked up with hot Atlanta producer Jazze Pha and Lil Jon, the ‘king of crunk’ who produced “Goodies,” the Ciara-Sean Garrett-penned song that would establish her as an instant hit-maker with music fans worldwide. The album GOODIES – filled with songs that dealt with real life issues as lyrical themes – became a best-seller in the U.S. and throughout Europe and Asia, spawning hits with ““1,2 Step” and “Oh” alongside key album cuts like “Thugstyle” (co-written with Johnta Austin), “Looking at You,” Pick up the Phone,” “And I,” and “Ooh Baby.” (read less)

After joining a girl group, Ciara left to go solo, nabbed a publishing deal and eventually hooked up with hot Atlanta producer Jazze Pha and Lil Jon, the ‘king of crunk’ who produced “Goodies,” the Ciara-Sean Garrett-penned song that would establish her as an instant hit-maker with music fans worldwide. The album GOODIES – filled with songs that dealt with real life issues as lyrical themes – became a best-seller in the U.S. and throughout Europe and Asia, spawning hits with ““1,... (read more)