Shifting gears a bit, I want to talk to you about some of my favorite tracks on the album. "High Price" – the production on that song puts an interesting twist on your vocals. When you were recording the track, did you feel like you were being pulled out of your comfort zone?
When I heard that track, I automatically gravitated towards it. I felt like, "What in the world is Super C going to let out?" I knew the record was a smash when I first heard it. It's on a whole different level!
Whose idea was it to put that operatic twist on it?
The-Dream. When I heard his idea, I knew it didn't even need to be touched.
Another one of my favorites is "Pucker Up."
Yay! I love that record! [laughing]
When you're in the studio with a musical legend, like Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, what goes through your head?
Rodney is always a lot of fun. We chat with each other from time to time and I can definitely say that I think he's truly one of the best producers of today's music. He really knows how to make records. Some people just know how to make good songs; he makes great records or albums. I have a lot of respect for him. It's just awesome because he was also very successful at a very young age and it's just really cool to see him finding ways to reinvent himself.
Another one of my favorite tracks is "Work." You have a certain chemistry with Missy Elliot that you rarely have with other artists. When the two of you are together, why do you think such magic is always made?
When Missy and I do a record, the energy is on a whole other level. I can't explain exactly what it is. It's just the energy, I think. She knows how to really make a party a party. That's what I want – to make this record to be the ultimate party record. That's pretty much how that all came about. I don't know. I guess each time we work together, we give 100% of our energy to each other. It's crazy. Sometimes you can't explain what the chemistry is. It's just how you feel.
Since your album is entitled Fantasy Ride, I would like for you to compare the album to your favorite theme park ride. Which ride is the perfect reflection of Ciara's Fantasy Ride experience?
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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).