Well that's one of the things that happens when you speak too early. Musically, everything has to make sense, in order for the album's concept to work. So a lot of the changes came from that.
Well, the final product is definitely unique, especially the packaging. As I flipped through your liner notes, I was impressed by the artwork. What insight can you give on the comic book inspiration, as well as your relationship with Bernard Chang, who helped you create the Super C character?
I kind of want to create my own comic book, so Bernard helped me create the artwork. That's pretty much how that went. It was really a fun process, because I really love his style! I learned a whole lot about the actual drawing process. I didn't know it was such an extensive process!
So how would you describe the "Super C" character? Do you consider her to be an alter-ego or an extension of Ciara?
Well, Super C is not my alter-ego. It's just another nickname you can call me. That's my nickname because Super C is the inner strength you find in God to help you overcome obstacles. Really you have to do that everyday, whether it's in my relationship or in my work world, just pushing forward and trying to do my best. I have to be Super C all the way around. It's just another nickname. We were kind of having fun with the whole superhero concept. That's where my inspiration came from.
You are known across the globe for being a super-dancer. And this past year, you released a music video for a promotional track called "Go Girl." The video was crazy, especially the split you performed with a chair. When you are preparing for a video shoot, do you start with a vision in mind or does that come later?
You know, it depends. When I was doing this record, I wanted it to be a reflection of my strength. I feel like as I am getting older, I'm getting stronger and much more confident. That record was all about power and strength and confidence and all these elements that I'm becoming and embracing. Sometimes you get inspired by a visual. Sometimes you get inspired by a feeling. It's all about where I am at that exact moment.
Although "Go Girl" was not an official single, you included the track on the international version of Fantasy Ride. Was there a reason why you left it off the U.S. version?
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1 - Gregory
By reading this article, I feel like I have been afforded the opportunity to learn more about Ciara's creative process while making an album. I loved her response to the last question that Mr. Perry asked- it goes to show where her roots are buried (in the Bible).