That Grape Juice A&R: Ciara’s Seventh Studio Album

Who we’ve set our Evan Lipschutz-sized sights on this time? Ciara.

Since ‘1,2 stepping’ onto the scene 12 years ago, the siren has etched her name in the history books thanks to a slew of chart smashes and memorable performances.

Now, as she commences work on her seventh studio album, the 30-year-old finds herself at a career crossroads.

Last year’s ‘Jackie’ didn’t resonate as hoped – critically or commercially – and ultimately saw the singer depart Epic Records.

In the time since, she’s made a number of notable changes in her team, upped her brand positioning, and is reportedly on the cusp of formalising a new deal.

So what time is better than the present to share our views of where she could (and perhaps should) veer with her next release.

Meet us below…

Using 11 reference tracks pulled from artists from all walks of life, here sits a tracklist compiled by TGJ that- for us- would make the perfect Ciara album…now.

Theme: Melodic, flavor-filled R&B with BIG choruses

1) Drake – Controlla [Listen]
2) Justin Bieber – Sorry [Listen]
3) Ciara – Body Party [Listen]
4) Rihanna – Kiss It Better [Listen]
5) Drake – One Dance [Listen]
6) Destiny’s Child – Lose My Breath [Listen]
7) Chris Brown – Turn Up The Music [Listen]
8) Nick Jonas & Tinashe – Jealous (Remix) [Listen]
9) Fifth Harmony – All In My Head (Flex) [Listen]
10) Danity Kane – Lemonade [Listen]
11) Beyonce – Dance For You [Listen]

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Do you agree with our picks? What would yours be?