After seeing her latest single, the Bossman Dlow-assisted ‘Run It Up,’ run to the heights of critical acclaim, Ciara is looking to see its follow-up greeted with similar success – critically and commercially.

To ensure the chart victory, Ci’s tapped fellow award-winning hitmaker Busta Rhymes for the new song ‘Wassup.’

“I’m so frost like a popsicle / But I’m hot when I walk through the club / I’m so, I’m so fresh, so clean,” she sings over J.R. Rotem production. “I don’t care ’bout that yip, that yap / That talk, ’cause they know wassup.”

They may have already thrilled audiences across North America aboard the ‘Out of This World Tour‘ with a live rendition of ‘Wassup,’ but now – ahead of official news about the R&B diva’s forthcoming eighth studio album – she’s finally dropped the recorded version.

Bolstered by a prominent sample of Art of Noise‘s 1983 classic ‘Moments in Love,’ hear the new song inside.

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Ciara invited a very special guest to join her onstage at the final show of the ‘Out of This World Tour’ – her daughter Sienna. 

The 7-year-old, who routinely dances with her mom on social media, teamed up with The Wilsons matriarch to perform ‘Drop Your Love’ – one of several new songs CiCi debuted on the trek with Missy Elliott

An adorable moment, the showing  earned applause in earnest from the capacity crowd at the Allstate Arena in  Chicago

Watch the Mom and Daughter duo in action after the jump…

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Just a year after storming digital shelves with her latest body of work, the ‘CiCi‘ EP, Ciara is already looking to run back to music lovers’ playlists with a new song: the anthemic ‘Run It Up.’

Announced earlier this week, ‘Run’ was produced by JR Rotem – the mastermind behind her megahit single ‘Level Up.’

“No matter how many points I put up on the board / Just believe me, you know they gon’ hate / I’m in a league of my own, I’m a wife and a mom I go pick up my kids in a Wraith,” she croons on the new cut.

Assisted by Florida rapper Bossman DLow, run inside to get acquainted with the latest from Ciara.

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Stars like Cardi B, Flo Milli, Hunxho, and more may have aligned for Latto‘s new album, ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea,’ but two of the set’s most anticipated numbers certainly courtesy of guest appearances from GRAMMY winners Ciara and Megan Thee Stallion.

No stranger to riding beats with Stallion as the two previously collaborated on the hit singles ‘Sunday Service‘ and ‘Budget,’ now the femcees have reunited for the fiery ‘Squeeze.’

“Watch me make it squeeze / Tropical and fruity / Bless you like a sneeze / I can make it juicy / Watch me make it squeeze / Walk up in the function,” Latto spits over The Stereotypes-blessed beat.

Elsewhere, the rapstress (born Alyssa Stephens) joined forces with her fellow hometown girl – Atlanta’s own CiCi – for the dancefloor-ready ‘Good 2 You‘ produced by Pooh Beatz and Go Grizzly.

Hear both inside.

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No stranger to seeing her name appear atop Billboard’s Christian and Gospel charts as she scored a #1 hit in 2020 with the Tasha Cobbs Leonard-led ‘In Spite of Me,’ multi-hyphenate diva Ciara is trying her hand at the genre again – this time as assistant to hit Inspirational rapper Hulvey on his song ‘Altar.’

“Yeah, God thank You for all of the blessings (For all of the blessings) / God, You’re the only One that I’m reppin (Only One that I’m reppin) / On the days I’m feeling down (Yeah) / On the nights I’m stressed out (Uh-huh) / God I just come talk to You with a prayer (Woah) / Really ain’t nobody greater (No),” she sings with a choir on the Ace Harris-produced cut.

Ci’s latest 1,2 step into the genre following her warmly received ‘On and On’ collaboration with Harolddd, Rapsody, and Maverick City Music, hop inside to hear the GRAMMY winner lift up a mighty praise.

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Surprise!

Just days after turning heads with her Lil Wayne-inspired Halloween costume, Ciara was inpsired to lift the lid on a long-awaited collaboration with the legendary emcee.

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Ciara continues to level up the production value of her latest single, ‘Da Girls.’

After watching the sizzling cut’s original solo incarnation earn critical acclaim from her loyal fan base, affectionately called the #CSquad, upon its March 24 release, she spruced the tune up weeks later with a remix featuring Lola Brooke and Lady London.

Now, the GRAMMY winner has tapped songwriter-producer Derrick Milano to decelerate the tempo with an ‘R&B Slow Mix.’

“This for the girls all around the world that don’t need no man but got one / Not to mention she got money, too,” Milano sings on the female empowerment anthem.

Will the third time be the charm and help ‘Da Girls’ crack the Hot 100? Hop inside to listen and tell us.

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Big Freedia has unleashed a big collaboration.

The Queen of Bounce has teamed with Ciara for her brand new single ‘$100 Bill.’

A melodic empowerment anthem, the track sees the forces trade verses over production that blends their unique styles.

Speaking on the track, Big Freedia said:

“’$100 Bill’ is about feelin like new money hot off the press! Big money! Feelin fresh and extra fabulous, but mostly about feeling good in your own skin. Owning your walk, your talk, your scent, your ride, anything that makes you feel like your best self.

Ciara and I have been talking about working together for a while, so this track was perfect with her.”

CiCi, who teased a collab of her own with Freedia named ‘Winning’ earlier this year, added:

“The first time I heard this song I thought the melodies were infectious. But also, even before that, Freedia and I have had such an amazing chemistry since we met, we both talked about working together. I asked Freedia to join my song ‘Winning’, and we definitely had winning energy on that record, and I feel like that energy has continued on $100 Bill. The record is melodic, it’s a song for everyone from little kids to the grandmas, it just makes you feel joy.”

Take a listen below…

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If peruse of the latest R&B sales chart is anything to judge by, da girls didn’t shy away from opening their ears and wallets for Ciara‘s latest empowerment anthem, ‘Da Girls.’

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Ciara is bringing the heat and this time it’s for the ladies.

The GRAMMY winner has been steadily releasing new material such ‘Jump’ and ‘Better Thangs’ and has also teased new material ala ‘Winning’ with Big Freedia.

Keeping the flow of newness coming, CiCi has previewed another track named ‘For Da Girls.’

Take a listen below…

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Ciara has been treating fans to a steady flow of new music.

And it looks like a blazing collaboration with Big Freedia may be next up.

CiCi ended last year teasing the track ‘Winning’ and kicked off 2023 performing the song on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

Still, the GRAMMY winner has been relatively quiet about the uptempo since.

That changed today, though, when she shared a brand new preview of the studio version of the cut.

Full story below…

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Ciara has long had a ‘Winning’ mindset. As such, it’s fitting that the star has lined up a new like-titled track and she delivered its first live showing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

This week has seen the GRAMMY winner tease the high-octane song, which features Big Freedia, in earnest.

And during her dual role as co-host and performer at the countdown event, CiCi scorched the stage with the premiere showing of ‘Winning’ alongside preceding releases ‘Jump’ and ‘Better Thangs (ft. Summer Walker.’

Watch all the action below…

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