Track Listing

1. Goodies featuring Petey Pablo
2. 1, 2 Step featuring Missy Elliot
3. Thug Style
4. Hotline
5. Oh featuring Ludacris
6. Pick up the phone
7. Lookin at you
8. Ooh Baby
9. Next to you
10. And I
11. Other Chicks
12. The Title
13. Goodies featuring TI and Jazz Pha (Bonus track)
14. Crazy (Bonus track)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23653 in Music
• Released on: 2005-01-24
• Number of discs: 1

Album Description
Goodies is the debut album from nineteen-year-old, Atlanta native, Ciara (pronounced see-air-ra). Signed to Jazze Pha's, new label Sho' Nuff/ Zomba, Goodies is the hottest debut urban album this year with production and guest appearances from Lil Jon, Missy Elliot, Ludacris and Petey Pablo.

CD Description
As a rare female voice in the world of crunk, Ciara is in the unique position to offer a counterpoint to the multitude of hits like Lil Jon's "Get Low" and Petey Pablo's "Freek-a-Leek," which feature men going into clubs and calling out any attractive female. On Ciara's breakout single, "Goodies," the singer coos sultrily--but forcefully--about her independence and how she refuses to be treated like an object, even enlisting the aforementioned Lil Jon and Pablo help out, producing and guest rapping, respectively. It's no wonder "Goodies" was a 2004 summer smash, with its singularly disarming combination of an empowering message backed by an intoxicatingly sexy beat. Ciara's debut record takes its name and direction from the aforementioned hit, backing up her outstanding single with a slew of aggressive, seductive dance-floor hits cut by sweet ballads (a la Beyonce), as the vocalist asserts both her self-dominion and her natural vulnerability. Itcertainly doesn't hurt to have a friend in Jazze Pha, one of the ablest producers in the game, who seems to have an affinity for Ciara's every sway. Nor does it hurt to boast guest shots from Missy Elliott (on the "Goodies" companion piece"1,2 Step") and Ludacris (on the sinister "Oh"). With GOODIES, Ciara reveals depth beyond her potent first hit.

Customer Reviews

Goodies
About three weeks ago now, I was vainly skipping through my mass of random music channels, when a particular young girl caught my attention. Needless to say, I liked what I heard because I'm sitting here listening to her album as I type. And here is my honest opinion.

1. Goodies: This track is crazy. The beat is very original and the lyrics are unusually reserved for such a rythmic tune. Ciara's class shines on this record, and despite the bashing that she often recieved for her vocal performances, I enjoy listening to the chick. She has something a little different and I really think it's unfair of people to compare her to the likes of Whitney and Mariah. She sings crunk, not soul, so an eight-octave voice really isn't required. This song often ends up on my repate button and I adore the video more than you could imagine. Especially the dance part over Petey's rap. God I wish I could move that consistantly. I don't know anybody who hates this song, my college is full of My Chemical Romance fans like myself, but when this track got played on the jukebox, everybody literally stopped eating and talking to holler along to the rap. A deservant number 1 and one of my personal favourites.

2. 1, 2 Step: The lyrics are really unusual in this track. It's all about the music itself and isn't layered with a bunch of empty sexual innuendos. Missy sounds hott and the whole track blends together well. The second single and another US smash. I can't wait to get the video over here, I'll be looking out for that one. Another highlight.

3. Thug Style: The first slow jam of the album. Her voice sounds a lot more mature on this track and I give her credit for sticking to an almost child-like approach to her music. She knows that she aims herself toward impressionable young girls, so she isn't singing about sex and drugs, she has a very real approach on love and taking your first steps into adulthood in the romantic sense. Great beat to lay back to on a Sunday morning.

4. Hotline: This is my favourite track on the entire disc. It's a mid-tempo cut with an amazingly refreshing beat. This is crunk at it's greatest and I know that I am defanately now a fan of this genre. The lyrics flow together better than a lot of other songs out there right now and they rhyme in an intellectual way. She manages to step away from your typical baby, lady, crazy type lines. Her intelligence shines through and gains her a lot of respect in my books.

5. Oh: Rumoured to be the third single. This track has a sick beat, it's the kinda thumping hardcore backing you would expect of a gritty hip-hop artist or even aspiring rock acts. I absolutely adore the way she sings in this song. Her tongue seems to really get around the words and she has this anticipation and expectancy in her tone that gives it an almost gothic edge. This is the only place that she can ever be compared to Aaliyah. I was melting when I first heard this trackand Luda is on fire as per usual. His rap is viscous and flows perfectly against her tempting approach. A collaberation I'd love to see again on her next disc.

6. Pick Up The Phone: I think this track is very sweet. It's a mid-tempo groove and the hook gets caught in my head for days. My friends literally threaten to beat me up for singing this one so much. The lyrics are simple but effective and she displays a realy emotion that couldn't really be expressed with the previous tracks. It talks about the other half disappearing and failing to pick up his calls. I think a lot of people will relate to this cut.

7. Lookin' At You: My favourite mid-tempo song on the disc. I just dig the opening more than I can express, "so nice to meet ya." She very nearly sounds sarcastic and that's exactly what I love about her. Her attitude seems to shine through in various ways on every single song. The bridge is really cool and the production is really on key. I can't pick any faults with this track.

8. Oooh Baby: Honestly, the first time I heard this song it did nothing for me. But then i found myself humming along and the more and more I heard it, the more it progressed to grow on me. The lyrics, again, are very unique and I give Ciara credit for co-writing. I'm a lyricist and I tend to pick on written context, but she has me wowing at some of the elements she uses. She taks an appraoch that a lot are scared to do and it works well for her. This one is a little old skool in my book, but that isn't at all an insult, it's rather refreshing.

9. Next To You: The innocence of her tone in this song surprised me at first. She comes across as very naive and submissive and for Kelly, it's something of an unusual move. He's generally more into the risqué angle, but this one comes across wuite nicely. One of the more weaker songs on the album, but when the mood strikes me, I can really get into this one. In a way, she almostsets an exapmple for younger girls with this cut. It's not always necessary to lay down with someone, and she doesn't want to, so doesn't. Extra brownie points for her class.

10. And I: The first real ballad on the album. This one displays her voice quite nicely and has more of a depth than certain previous tracks. Again, mature lyrics give her more of an appeal in my eyes. She wants somebody who respects her, not money, and that can proove quite rare in society today. The emotion of the track seems very raw and heartfelt and whilst not spectacularly outstanding, I think it's a memorable track.

11. Other Chicks: My least favourite track on the album. A mid-tempo joint that starts off with a wicked beat but seems to disintegrate from there. I think they tried to go for the Aaliyah, "I Can Be," vibe. I'm not comparing the two, but the messages seem very smilar, except that Other Chicks lacks a certain depth. If this was done with a more vindictive tone, i think it could have been single material, but something just doesn;t hit it for me.

12. The Title: I love this song. Very Old Skool, it's perfect for relaxing on a Summer's day and riding in the jeep. A cute message, a great beat, tight production and a smoulderingly sexy vocal performance. She just oozes appeal here and you can really chill to this cut. Another personal favourite of mine, it has that unique twist that I adore so much in Ciara.

13. Goodies Remix: Honestly, I don't really get the point to including this. Same song, just different raps. TI guests, but he does nothing for the track and I find myself just skipping back to the original and listening to Petey really hit it up. The two don't compare on here and TI comes off very weakly. The rest of the song is exactly the same, so it seems kinda pointless to me.

14. Crazy: This song breaks my heart. I can completely relate and I think the lyrics are very in-depth and thought out. Her voice is on fine form and we get that raw emotion again here. I can't understand this song being left off of the US versions. I think it's one of the strongest on the album. Her boyfriend is her best friend, but they're just not in love. If they split up, they lose everything and she just doesn't know what to do. I think everybody must ahve been here at least once. A great ending.

So, in conclusion, a very decent buy and a very pleasant surprise in my eyes. Pick it up yourself and I'm sure you won't be disappointed :D

Pick up the (head)phone and put this album on!
Crunk has become very popular this year, perhaps it all started with Usher's Yeah featuring Lil Jon, that was a good song and was the first really popular form of crunk. Then i heard tell of someone who would stand out this year, someone compared to Beyonce. Along came Ciara with her debut single "Goodies" and at first i thought it was terrible, the beat annoyed me and i wondered how she could possibly end up more famous than Beyonce. The song was a grower though and although it is not my favourite on the album it is a good crunk song. Along comes a second single, 1,2 step and it has to be one of my favourite tunes ever! So i thought i might just get the album, here is what i thought:
1.Goodies-9/10-Very catchy and a top tune when you hear it alot.
2.1,2 step-10/10-It's automatic, supersonic, funky, fresh, outrageous and so contageous!
3.Thug Style-8/10-A bit of a let down after the first two songs, it slows things down a bit when you don't want it to, but it is a good song if not a little bland.
4.Hotline-9/10-This is a right song! It isn't quite as good as 1,2 step but it is not far off. A stand out song!
5.Oh-10/10-This tune is down and dirty ghetto musick. This is the reason crunk was invented! It should do well in the charts, it is fantastick.
6.Pick up the phone-7/10-Similar to thug style, it is not all that impressive or catchy, i would skip this one to be honest.
7.Looking At You-10/10-Really similar to 1,2 step but at the same time very different. This is catchy, cool and another stand out song.
8.Ooo Baby-8/10-Not bad, the chorus should get you movin, it really isnt bad but it isnt really good either.
9.Next To You-6/10-ok this is probably the worst song on the album. Ciara attempts to take it slow and serious and fails.
10.And I-10/10-Ciara decides to try serious and slow again and this time it works, this is one of the best songs on the album even though it is a slow one, it is catchy and the vocals are beautiful.
11.Other Chicks-6/10-Literally back to basics here. It is very similar to next to you and that is not a good thing. This song is best when it is skipped.
12.The Title-8/10-Quite similar to the slower stuff that Missy Elliot has done. It is a good song but by no means the best.
13.Get On The Dancefloor-10/10-This song is not on the album i think but it is on mine, don't ask why. I do not have a track 14 either, this is the last song on mine, and if you don't have this song on yours then i think you should find it because it is a fantastic way to end the album, very crunk as it features lil jon.
All in all this album is mostly impressive with only a few let downs in between the stand outs. Get this album if you like crunk, r&b, hip hop or if you are new to the genre because it is one of the best of its kind! I am looking forward to the new album!

The Princess Of Crunk&B
Ms Ciara is the first lady of the new wave that hit called Crunk&B which basically club banga's if u no who Lil Jon is you'll kno what i mean.
Goodies is a really strong debut for the 19yr old she have an all round average voice it has a nice soft tone sorta like Ashanti's but not quite here's my review

1.Goodies (Featuring Petey Pablo) - Following the success of Petey's own hit Freak-A-Leek he lends hes talent on this #1 US & now #1 UK single i dont really no anyone that doesnt like it the beat is just great and its great in a club 10/10

2.1,2 Step (Featuring Missy Elliott) - Produced by her mentor Jazze Pha this song is one of the best in the same vain as "Goodies" but even more Crunk! this will be the next single release the video is really great 10/10

3.Thug Style - A really nice song a bit more mellow than the other 2 songs Ciara goes all sexy and sweet "U changed the game i like ur thug style/when im around u,u always make me smile" aww how cute 10/10

4.Hotline - This song is really good mid-tempo song the lyrics are a bit simple and is a bit poppy but its really catchy and if released could be a really bit hit the beat boxing is really good 9/10

5.Oh (Featuring Ludacris) - This song is just sooo great the beat is out of this world its a song about living in the south and which wouldnt be complete without a rhyme from the king of the south Ludacris he makes this song even better supposed to be the 3rd single 10/10

6.Pick Up The Phone - This song didnt grab me at first me but it really grew on me its about her man not callin her "Ive become bestfriends with the dial tone" got a nice laid back beat 9/10

7.Lookin' At You - Really crunk! Jazze Pha is a really good producer the beat is sorta acoustic with a slight asian undertone its a really nice song kind of a club banga 10/10

8.Ooh Baby - Im not feelin this one its too poppy and this is the only track i dont like maybe it'll grow on me 4/10

9.Next To You (Featuring R.Kelly) - One of the best songs but it does sound like it was left off Js' album she actually sounds a bit like them this is a great sweet song about not gettin next to a person coz u dont want anything freaky to go down lol 10/10

10.And I - Another of my favourite irs such a sweet ballad you really need to listen to this is shows of Ci-Ci's voice 10/10

11.Other Chicks - Another nice slow song i like the chorus shes really talented the beat is cool sorta like a song Brandy would have sung back in the day 10/10

12.The Title - While Goodies was working its way on the mix-tape circuit n proving a big favourite The Title was also working its way round it has an old skool vibe a nice way to end the album 10/10

Bonus Tracks

13. Goodies (Remix) (Featuring T.I & Jazze Pha) - Well im in love with T.I hes flow is off the hook but its not really a remix 9/10
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14.Crazy - The beat is a muddle but its a nice slowjam singin about she dont wanna let her man go 8/10

Great debut i think she'll be around for a while

Top 5 Goodies Tunes
1.Next To You
2.And I
3.1,2 Step
4.Oh
5.Goodies & Thug Style