The album spawned four commercial singles including "Get Up" which reached the top ten in the United States and New Zealand.
The album also achieved moderate success in international markets, reaching the top forty in most of the countries it was released in. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) within five weeks of its release and has sold 1.3 million copies in the US. "The Evolution" became Ciara's first and only number-one album in the US, selling 338,000 copies in its first week. Generally, critics praised Ciara's increased vocal ability and the album's lyricism, but criticised its frequent interludes and the latter half of the album. The album received mixed to positive reviews from most music critics. Collipark, The Neptunes, Polow da Don, Rodney Jerkins, The Clutch, will.i.am, among others and featured guest appearances from 50 Cent and Chamillionaire.Ĭiara also co-wrote and co-produces most of the songs. The tracks are also said to be geared toward a more urban audience.Ĭiara was the executive producer of the album and enlisted production from Phillana Williams, Antwoine Collins, Brian Kennedy, Bryan-Michael Cox, Calvo Da Gr8, Dallas Austin, Jazze Pha, Kendrick Dean, Lil Jon, Mr. It deals with her experiences after being in the public eye for the two years prior to the album's release. The album was seen as a coming of age project for Ciara as it featured songs with more substance than her last effort. The "Evolution of Dance" features dance tracks The "Evolution of Fashion" deals with self-expression and "The Evolution of C" features tracks that discuss how Ciara has evolved as a person since the start of her career. The first section features crunk and uptempo records which mainly deal with feminine independence while its successor entitled "The Evolution of Music" features ballads dealing with the positives and struggles of love. The album is separated into five sections with each showcasing a different side of Ciara's artistry. It was released on Decemon LaFace Records. Ciara: The Evolution is Ciara's second studio album.
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