It was really just one of those things where we tried it early and I wasn't really finished with my whole project. And after some time passed by, I had a better idea of what I wanted. There are some territories like Japan that really loved the record. It was in the top five, so I wanted to give it to my fans that I knew were really, really into it. That record is still available for all of my fans though and they can get in on iTunes. It's not like it's completely gone. That was important to me – to not totally get rid of it. It is a good record. It is just one of those things that we were experimenting with at that moment.
In the U.S., the official lead single for Fantasy Ride was "Never Ever." The chorus states: If that boy don't love you by now, he never ever will love you. I'm curious to know what other lessons you learned in the game of love.
This is another area where I had to learn patience. Not everything falls into place like it's supposed to. Love is about having good communication and trust. It takes time to really build a foundation in a relationship. At this point in my life, whoever it is that will become part of my life, I just want to take my time to get to know them. You know what I mean?
Oh, yes! [laughing] Throughout the video, you have an interesting way of incorporating your dance skills without taking all of the attention away from your vocals. As a dancer and a singer, what relationships have you found between the two art forms?
They go hand-in-hand. And for me, they're very, very important because it's what makes me an entertainer. Not only is singing a way of expressing how you feel, dancing is a way of expressing how you feel, too. There's nothing more cool and more fun than merging the two together.
On the bonus DVD, which was included with the deluxe edition, I noticed that your grandparents were on the set for the video. How much of a presence does your family generally have on your music video sets?
I always call my family whenever there's a chance for them to come out. My family is really supportive – the best supporters I could possibly have. They're really just thrilled and enjoying the ride. My mom and my grandparents are very proud of everything that's happening. It's just cool to know that I make my family proud. That's the best feeling in the world!
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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).