Music Video: "Work" by Ciara feat. Missy Elliott

Finally, a video that us Ciara fans have been anticipating has been released. "Work" was leaked on the web yesterday and it's firece! She worked, literally. Missy has a new hairstyle in the video too. The dancers are killing it and everything. The video was directed by prominent director Melina, who has directed several of Beyoncé's videos. The setting is a construction. Enjoy the wonderful video below.

Song of the Day: "Echo" by Ciara

"Echo" is one of the most cocky songs I've ever heard from R&B/pop superstar Ciara. She's just mainly talking about how good it is to be her and have all of the luxuries that she obtains in her glorious lifestyle. Although I'm not for cocky stuff, this song is a bit empowering for the ladies. She uses her lyrics very well to encourage them to get on their hustle so that they can have the same thing because it's possible, as long as you work hard.

"Echo" is from Ciara's recent album, Fantasy Ride (Deluxe Edition). It was written by Danja, D. Dalton, M. Aracia, Ezekiel Lewis, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, Patrick Smith, and Ciara Harris and was released on May 5, 2009 through Jive Records. Listen below.

Ciara's "Like a Surgeon"

The other single that will be released right along with "Work" from Ciara's Fantasy Ride album is the mid-tempo track "Like a Surgeon". The song was written by The Dream and producer by his partner Tricky Stewart. "Like a Surgeon" has already charted on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs, peaking at #92. It will only be released in the U.S. sometime this month.

The video has not been filmed yet, since Ciara is on tour with Britney Spears in Europe. She is the opening act for Spears' second leg of the Circus Tour.

20 Second Preview of Ciara's "Work" Video

A 20-second sneak peek of Ciara's upcoming video for her next single, "Work" has been all over the internet. The song features rapper/singer Missy Elliott and is one of two singles being released next from Ciara's current album, Fantasy Ride.

The video is rumored to premiere on June 16. Hope it's a good. She should definitely take advantage of the super heroine concept she has going on. Take a peep below.

And the #1 Spot Goes To...

Ms. Chrisette Michele tallied her way up to the top of the album chart this week, selling 83,000 of her sophomore effort, Epiphany. Although this is her first #1 album, this debut is the lowest of #1's this year.

Standing strong at #2 is the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack, with sales of 82,000.

Ciara stomped in at #3 with Fantasy Ride, selling 81,000. This is her lowest chart debut in her career thus far.

Ciara and Jay-Z Plot 10-City Tour

Ciara and Jay-Z are set to tour ten cities this summer, deemed as a "Best of Both Worlds" tour. So far, only 5 dates have been confirmed. Ciara confirmed the news on Twitter this past Monday.

The dates posted so far:
7/3 LAS VEGAS The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
7/4 LAS VEGAS The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
7/7 CHICAGO Charter One Pavilion/Northerly Island
7/10 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
7/12 ATLANTA Chastain Park Amphitheatre

I hope this small tour can boost up Ciara's album sales, due to the fact that Chrisette Michele might have beat her out for the #1 spot this week, with about 5,000 or 10,000. We'll see tomorrow.

Who Will Claim the #1 Spot: Ciara or Chrisette?

The sophomore and third solo efforts of R&B princesses Ciara and Chrisette Michele are starting off in great shape to debut at #1 for this week's Hot 200 chart issue.

Ciara's Fantasy Ride has been predicted to have sold at least 70,000 copies in it's first week. In comparison to her previous effort, The Evolution (which sold 338,000 in its first week at #1), that's not much a success story.

But the light is shining on Chrisette Michele, making a dazzling impression this week selling just about the same as Ciara with her new album, Epiphany. Her first album, I Am, debuted at #27 in 2007, selling 27,000 in the first week.

In competition with the two starlets is Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack. Already a #1 best seller this year, the album is still selling, sitting at #2, until the new chart reveils this Friday.

So who takes the top spot? It doesn't matter to me. I love them all. But I'm very proud of Chrisette Michele. Her new CD is the tee! GO GET IT!

Ciara: Fantasy Ride (Album Preview)

I'm sure that everyone wishes that the whole album was leaked, but fortunately (yes, fortunately), it has not. But in good favor, you can preview each track as of today on Amazon.

Ciara's upcoming album, Fantasy Ride, is available for the world wide web to preview. The R&B princess worked with Polow Da Don (Never Ever), Danja (G is for Girl), The Y's (Love Sex Magic). and Ne-Yo (I Don't Remember). Collaborations were done with Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Missy Elliott, and Young Jeezy.

The 13 song set (deluxe version has 15) will be released Tuesday, May 5th.

Click here to preview the album.

Ciara: G is for Girl (A-Z) is Leaked!

A song from Ciara's highly anticipated album, Fantasy Ride, has been leaked and it's titled "G is for Girl (A-Z)". An official track to be on the album, the song has been leaked nationwide and is on various blogs all over the web. Production was done by Polow Da Don. Personally, I'm loving it. WERK CIARA!

Fantasy Ride will be released on May 5th with a standard and deluxe CD/DVD edition. The album also unleashes her superheroine alter-ego, Super C.

Here the song below