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In 2004, Ciara made her presence known with the album release of Goodies. As a new artist, Ciara shocked veterans in the industry, by going triple platinum. Fans craved her upbeat music, down to earth lyrics, and edgy style. Her immense impact put her name in the lights but critics questioned her longevity. Would Ciara be a one album hit artist? Well the answer is in and this Diva is here to stay.

The transformation is complete. The first Lady of Crunk & B has stepped up her game and once again taken the music industry by storm. Ciara's sophomore album, Evolution, exhibits her growth as an artist and her maturity as a woman. The dedication behind the album was conceived in her soul. For Ciara, writing on every track and co-producing was self-gratifying and it translated to Evolution's widespread appeal.

Today, artists constantly get lost in the fame and forget the purpose of music. Prominence in the industry has become the main focal point and good music has taken the backseat. It is not the glitz and gold that drives Ciara; music is her calling. You may underestimate her breathy voice, but it is the whole package that keeps fans screaming her name and buying her music. Producing, songwriting, singing and eccentric dancing has separated Ciara from the rest and placed her on top.

Evolution surpassed everyone's expectations. Grammy Award winner, Ciara, beat out Gwen Stefani and Eminem, selling 338, 447 the first week. Evolution has peaked #1 on the Billboard charts and dropped two hot singles, Get Up and Promise. Despite the gossip and hatred, Ciara continues to live her dream and break records. The revolution of R&B is here and music lovers can't get enough of it.

by Danielle Terrell