Several months later in July of the same year, it was revealed that Ciara would be reuniting with LA Reid by signing to his Epic Records label. She self-funded some of the album's promotions, including her last single "Gimmie Dat" and in the end, she wrote a public letter asking to be released from her record obligations.
Jive had not properly financial supported "Fantasy Ride" or "Basic Instinct." In February of 2011, Ciara revealed that her relationship with her record label was not on positive terms. "Basic Instinct" sold just 37,000 copies in its first week in the United States, and became her first album to miss the top-three on the Billboard 200.Īt the time, Ciara said that she wasn't interested in first week sales or the album's commercial performance, but rather in building her brand as an artist.Īccording to the LA Times' Gerrick Kennedy, the lack of commercial success with "Basic Instinct" was attributable to multiple pushbacks and the leaking of material from the album's recording sessions. The third album " Fantasy Ride" was plagued with issues which resulted in Ciara changing management part way through the album's production and dropping the idea of a 3-disc concept album.Īdditionally many of the records leaked online prior to the album's release as a result, " Basic Instinct" was recorded in strict confidentiality.
Under LaFace Records (and later Jive Records), Ciara released her 3× platinum-certified debut album " Goodies" and its follow-up, the platinum-certified " Ciara: The Evolution." 2 Writing, Production and Collaborations.
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