Ciara: “I have asked and pray that my label releases me”
Struggling R&B singer Ciara cleared up rumors that she was dropped from her record label.
Last week, rumors ran rampant that JIVE Records dropped the “Goodies” singer. But as I reported here, there was no solid confirmation from record label sources.
Ciara released this statement on her facebook page today:
To my fans:
This week the net has been a buzz of the rumor that I have been dropped from my label. At this point that rumor is false.. It is true that I have asked and I pray that my label will release me. I have had some great times and success with my label, but sometimes like all great things, its at that point where I feel we don’t share the same views on who I am as a artist. The past two albums have been very frustrating for me. At times there were songs I chose to lead a project and I was ignored!
This project, I even tried to get Gimmie Dat started I spent tens of thousands of my own money only to hear the radio pds tell me my label didn’t want the song played. I even spent more than one hundred thousand dollars out of my pocket on the video to bring my vision to it and still no label support. I do understand that some labels are not financially supporting their artists and I have become one of them. You, my fans, know that I strive to do my best to deliver to my you the best songs and creative vision I possibly can.
I’m dedicated to my music, performance and to my fans! I’ve tried to be a team player with the label only to have compromised what I truly believed.. And was not given the right opportunity to promote and inform my fans of the release of this album..I have so much of me as a artist I still want to give to the world and my fans. A release would allow me to go be creative with people who care and understand me as a artist. In a short time, I will be able to bring to you a new music energy and a visual excitement! Thank you so much for standing by me through the good, bad, and the confusion. I love you all.
Love Ciara
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@CIARA
Nigga please…
@Man
Nigga please
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I couldn’t have said it better my damn self
SURE! Blame it on the record label!
Ditto @Man and Choc. Because everyone prays for the day to come that they are finallY *wait for it* IRRELEVENT.
ROTFLMAO @ Man & Chocolate….
where she get 100k from
she should just stop making music and open up a dance school or something. IDK but her music IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE & I don’t buy she invested 100k in her project. GTFOU
Ciara is just trying to save face. Ciara needs to throw her singing career away and focus on dancing!
I even tried to get Gimmie Dat started I spent tens of thousands of my own money only to hear the radio pds tell me my label didn’t want the song played.
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Is she admitting to a payola scheme? If not what does she mean she spent tens of thousands to get it played on the radio?
She better get on a Soap Opera and QUICK…..take that ass to broadway or Vegas… HURRRRRRAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY that clock is ticking steadily at 14:58…..
<—-Dr.Pepper!
@MAN
poor ting
She should just get over it and be a choreographer, she can proly put boom kat out of bizness. Singing is clearly not the move
She needs to join Step Afrika
<—-Dr.Pepper!
poor lil tink tink, a la Katt Williams
Ciara prolly wishin she got pregnant by 50 Cent now. That’s how less talented artists remain in the spotlight. Get attached to more talented other halfs.
-Ashanti with Nelly
-Kelis with Nas
-Cassie with Puff
-Jay Z with Beyonce
-Nick Cannon with Mariah Carey/Da Brat
Ciara should just open a dance school and keep it moving. It’s sad when the last time you were talked about was because you dated Lil’ Bow Wow.
@Man
Nick Cannon with Mariah Carey/Da Brat
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Pulls out and puts on Milli Vanilli Wig and begans to rap:
Open up, Open and the let the funk flow in from this nigga J and his new found friend
I’m hittin switches like Eric on the solo creep for yo jeep its the BRAT
@Bubblin Brown
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I was thinking the same thing. Like she just got 100k to play with. Girl pleeeeeeeze
Isn’t “payola” illegal?
@Man,Brown,Phro, KK, and last but not least PHRO!Happy Valentines Day!!!
LMAO@”Jay Z with Beyonce!
Man, U forgot CM with the Dream.
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
Ciara prolly wishin she got pregnant by 50 Cent now. That’s how less talented artists remain in the spotlight. Get attached to more talented other halfs.
-Ashanti with Nelly
-Kelis with Nas
-Cassie with Puff
-Jay Z with Beyonce
-Nick Cannon with Mariah Carey/Da Brat
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Jay Z and Bey? I think both of them needed each other. They are the #1 power couple.
Not sure why Ciara didn’t listen to fiddy song “Have a baby by me”. She could have been a multi millionaire and not have to spend her money pimping radio stations to air her music.
But she released Gimmie Dat & it went styrofoam. I dot understand what she’s saying
-Nick Cannon with Mariah Carey/Da Brat
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Right back atcah @YallCrazy
Get em CiCi
I like her n didnt here gimme dat on the radio that’s my jam
@ANNA
“Jay Z and Bey? I think both of them needed each other.”
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Jay Z is a proven imbecille with minimal to non-existent “talent.” He’s more known to the younger generation (those still buying music) as Mr. Beyonce Knowles.
I mean, when was the last time you heard one of his songs being blasted in the club or nominated for any kind of award?
Girl
Who’s gonna pick her up if the label drops her? She aint even a gold selling artist, let alone platinum
Chile- you best ta leave well enough alone
I mean, when was the last time you heard one of his songs being blasted in the club or nominated for any kind of award?
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he won a grammy for his “on to the next” song
Eb says:
But she released Gimmie Dat & it went styrofoam. I dot understand what she’s saying
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Ciara is clearly living in a world that we’re not privy to. She apparently sees and hears things that WE DONT-
Welp, she can always be a fashion consultant to “real stars” LMAOOOOOOO
LOL ya’ll are some mean folk!!
I heard she was trying to ink a deal with Interscope ie. Keri’s label.
How are ppl gonna say she should just become a choregrapher or teach a dance class?? To go from a multi-platinum selling artist to teaching Justin Beiber how to pop-lock?? Could YOU do it? Pride and Ego are strong things. Keep your head up Ci….
I’ve always thought that if the music thing started to fizzle for Ciara, she could always go into modeling. The girl is gorgeous and takes great pics.
In the words of djimon hounsou in amistad “Give us free”….
Poor Ciara maybe she can get a reality show of some kind. A judge on RuPaul’s drag show?
She should’ve done like all the other fading stars from Atlanta… marry a ball player, make a baby… please don’t keep forcing yourself on us like lil kim… when your 15 are up make sure you pay your taxes and keep your head up as in don’t get caught releasing pics of your implants like Hamber Rose…
We the people of College Park are praying that you get released too…good luck with that…
She just needs to enroll in Clark Atlanta and get her a business degree. Get some real credentials and run a legit business. That’s what she needs to do….stop making babies with Negros for their money (you think that will bring happiness?) Cause if you go after money….You will earn every penny! Get your own Chit Ci Ci so you won’t be dropped kicked out of anywhere else!
I’ve always liked Ciara (especially watching her dance-the girl can move!) Plus she inspires me to put down the Krispy Kremes and get up on a treadmill, so I hope she gets what she wants and is able to make a great comeback! I actually liked most of the songs I heard on her last 2 albums as well, though…
Why is it easier for us to believe RUMORS verses the words that comes from the “horses” mouth?
I’m in the minority…I like Ciara. Hope she finds whatever she is looking for. What she stated is not as unusual as you may think. Artist have forever been in a war with the label and the music they want on their album.
Radio gets PAID to play music……not illegal…..it’s the business.
I don’t know, she may have done more bad then good by releasing this statement. It might just backfire on her. I guess she figures if they get mad at her for this statement they may release her. They can do a 50 on her, like 50 is doing to buck, and let her just hang in there. Damn i am starting to believe that she really is blacked balled.A I wish her the best.
Damn so much hate!! From people who don’t know anything about the music business.. LABLELS rarely give artist control over anything.. HELL some artist are told to change everything. Look at rick ross for example!! All Ciara wants is CREATIVE CONTROL over her music!! Which is what every artist wants.
I know this chile ain’t say that she dropped hundreds of thousands of her own money and she wearing lace fronts from the beauty supply store.
So….a release from her record label will do what now?
Bird says:
I even tried to get Gimmie Dat started I spent tens of thousands of my own money only to hear the radio pds tell me my label didn’t want the song played.
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Is she admitting to a payola scheme? If not what does she mean she spent tens of thousands to get it played on the radio?
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Yes indeedy, payola. And is she also admitiing that she got played by the radio pd’s by taking her money and STILL not playing her song??
Poor thang!
TyRetr0 says:
Damn so much hate!! From people who don’t know anything about the music business.. LABLELS rarely give artist control over anything.. HELL some artist are told to change everything. Look at rick ross for example!! All Ciara wants is CREATIVE CONTROL over her music!! Which is what every artist wants.
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Kim Kardashian, is that you?
I don’t care for Ciara’s music, but I think she is telling the truth. This happens to artists quite often. Also, it did sound like she was admitting to payola. Either way, I do wish her the best. I don’t get glee out of watching people fall, especially if they aren’t bad people.
damn sandra went trigger-happy with the posts yesterday didnt she???? capitilizing on that extra boost of traffic that beef with rihanna sent here, huh sandie???
i know that’s right make that money bish!
therapist1911 says: I’m in the minority…I like Ciara. Hope she finds whatever she is looking for. What she stated is not as unusual as you may think. Artist have forever been in a war with the label and the music they want on their album.
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yeah, when i hear of this, i think MJ and prince. even the big ones get messed over.
HOWEVER, c should have spent this time developing her next gig. what has she being doing all this time other than walking around cali with her little doggie? does she really think she’s gonna have longevity? her time is up.
I think everyone is forgetting she gets endorsements. While no one buys her music she still books those endorsements somehow…
I don’t hate her I think she needs a new formula. I wouldn’t actually count her out. She can dance! She is a mediocre singer but most are now. I think with the right team she could probably do it…stranger things have happened.
GOOD MOANIN FAM!
I’m gonna be on my best behavior today so I’m not sayin anything negative!
What does she mean by “at this point” the rumor is false??
I mean, either it is or it aint…
She’s wack anyway…I think her career is done
Good Morning Family!
I hope everyone had a great Valentines Day ..”Ending”…
Ciara perhaps you should contact the good Al Sharpton to look into this! I’m sure he could do a march or somethin to get this taken care of!
He’s always lookin for the smallest thing to turn into someone’s civil rights being violated!
That’s not me being negative, I’m just offering up suggestions because I care!
GOOD MORNTING SR FAM
Good morning SR Fam
I feel uncomfortable looking at your Gravi @ ACE 
I mean I like it but knowing you have it as Your Gravi 
Morning everyone!!!
WHYVONNE!
I’M SOO GLAD BIGFOOT DIDN’T GET YOU!
I WAS AFRAID!
Hi U guys!!!
morning and shyt
<—-really water
and i'm eating my lunch now
HEY CFREE
Hi @Yvonne, I hope ur trip worked out accordingly
lookin forward to my 5 day weekend!!!
@CFree: Yes, it did! I am thoroughly relaxed….
@Brown: What five day weekend?
tomorrow’s my last day until Tues
i got a 4 day weekend coming up *hops into a bowl of chocolate syrup*
@CANDI HEY CHICA **HANDS U A BAGUEL WITH CREAM CHEESE AND A CAREMEL MOCHA** HOW U DOING THIS A.M?
Lucious Bubblin Brownsuga Hawt Lips!!!:yahoo:
Good Morning my Beautiful Brown Suga
Morning Lakeshow Cfree 25% off Valantine Candi Err Body WAS Up!
@ Brown Suga how you this morning
WINE ME DINE ME 69 ME!!!
Hey Tink Tink!! **vigorously humps your leg**
Why thank you CFREE for that wonderful new name!
Good Moanin Tink Tink!
@CFREE ALREADY
TO ALL OF THAT!!!
#nosey 
@AL
@YVONNE SO HOW WAS IT?? DID HE SCREAM RUN FROM YA??
@TINK TINK HEY THERE HOW U BEEN???
ANY GOOD VALENTINE STORIES?? EXPERIENCES SOMETHING???
@ACE **LICKS UR GRAVI** GOOD MORNING
Hey Al BabE
I can’t wait for the long weekend 
Yvonne Was up Baby? Did you make a mess this weekend
@laker that mocha is gonna do all kinds of things to my tum! but i’ll drink it anyway
how are u?! *hands u a lunchbag with nelly on the front full of delicious treats*
@tink what up tho?
@AL omg i am going to CVS and Target to get my discounted chocolate! *squeals*
@Lakes: No, he didn’t run from me at all! I received everything a girl could want and more.
@YVONNE ALREADY!!! NOTHING LIKE A ROMANTIC FREEKY GET AWAY WITH THE BEW
@CANDI IM GOOD DRANK TO CUPS OF DOUBLE COFFFE SO A BISH HYPER LOOKING LIKE THIS
@laker i had some suisse mocha maxwell international and well all i can say is that it won’t be pretty. i know it messes my tum up but i continue to drink it
@AL..
You should always feel uncomfortable looking at another man’s wife…
so just kidding……that was my valentines day gravi…to show my appreciation for my baby…
but will get back to normal when i find something better.
@CANDI
THEM FRAPPE’S BE FUKN WITH ME BUT THEY SOOO FUKN GOOD AND IM A COFFEE PERSON SOO I BISH DRANK IT!! 
<<<almost gone!!
I left my phone at home this morn, why do I feel like my life is over!
Ace gravi is making me drool
omg cfree i feel like my world is coming to an end when i leave my phone at home (and that’s usually when everyone wants to call or text me). and it’s soooo boring at work without it. what i’m supposed to do now…work?
****Rubbing Bengay on achy joints from last nights….ac-ti-vi-ty****
LOVE HURTS
GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!!!!
Is there a way to remove a previous post cause that statement gone sound so gay once he changes it….
Laker I drink double bag coffee, bish be like this >>
in my head for at least half the work day
Tink Tink says:
Is there a way to remove a previous post cause that statement gone sound so gay once he changes it….
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LMAO!
@ Candi I am waiting till Thurs or Fri 75% off
Whats up with Err body having a Long weekend
Tink Tink says:
Ace gravi is making me drool
**hands tink a napkin**
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*spins in the air and high fives @wut* ain’t that the truth!
*puts a heat patch on my lower back*
I know Candi! I seriously considered being late for work just to go back and get the phone
@ACE I MUST ADMIT SINCE U PUT DIMPZ GRAVI UP I HAVE MOLESTED HER IN MY THOUGHT ABOUT TWICE
FROM ME AND AL PLEASE REMOVE THAT GRAVI WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR ACTIONS 
;lol: @ Tink Yea thats gone sound real Raz B/2012ish
@WUT
I THINK MOST OF US HAVE THAT SAME PROBLEM **RUBS ICE HOT ON LOWER BACK** 
candibfly says:
*spins in the air and high fives @wut* ain’t that the truth! *puts a heat patch on my lower back*
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CANDI!!
Yeah….
Showing your man extra appreciation can be…..
Was SASO here yesterday? thinking about changing my gravi
did that Ryan person come out and thank us for fighting for their rights ?
<<<< WHY DID THIS PIC OF T.I MAKE ME SQUEEL LIKE TINY AND THOUGHT ABOUT THE HAND JOB ALL IN ONE THOUGHT!!!
FABULOSALAKER says:
@ACE I MUST ADMIT SINCE U PUT DIMPZ GRAVI UP I HAVE MOLESTED HER IN MY THOUGHT ABOUT TWICE
FROM ME AND AL PLEASE REMOVE THAT GRAVI WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR ACTIONS 
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I’ll change it when my baby changes hers…..so as Tink Tink has suggested do anything you would would reget doing if the gravi was me…and that goes moreso for the men
Don’t Do*
FABULOSALAKER says:
@WUT I THINK MOST OF US HAVE THAT SAME PROBLEM **RUBS ICE HOT ON LOWER BACK**
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…..OWWWWW! that hurts too!!!
HEY FABOOOOO!!!!
***grabs ice packs for knees***
@ Ace
I wont Say anything I might regret 
@ACE WELL I GUESS I CAN MOLEST UR GRAVIS ALL DAY THEN
PUT A GRAVI UP AT UR OWN RISK 
<<3rd double cup!!
damn even ur knees need to be iced?!
i guess i made up an emoticon, y’all know what the fugg i meant tho
FABULOSALAKER says:
@ACE WELL I GUESS I CAN MOLEST UR GRAVIS ALL DAY THEN
PUT A GRAVI UP AT UR OWN RISK 
<<3rd double cup!!
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And this is why i flucks wit you….Did Jesus and his girl ever come back over?
@ACE SSSSHHHHHH THEY MIGHT BE LISTENING
SHE CALLED ME FOR V-DAY LIKE AROUND 9 BUT I DIN’T PICK UP MOUTH WAS BUSSY 
BUT SHE TXT “HAPPY V-DAY LOVE HOPE ERRTHANG IS GOING UR WAY!” 
FABULOSALAKER says:
FROG HOPPIN!!!
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IT REALLY DO LOOK*
Frog Hoppin
Aunti super posting agai…dot want to lose ayone you better move…before you get left on page 2
@ACE SH!T BEST FUKN FROG HOPPIN EVA!!!
I TAKE THEM SORE KNEES, LOWER BACK AND LEG PAIN!! #PAINISPLEASURE
Girl please… is this what you and your PR came up with to say? your work has just been plain ****ty lately plain and simple….