Ciara is just full of pleasantly sweet surprises, especially her Billboard number one single "Goodies" which made its debut in the summer of 2004. Since then Ciara has been enjoying the "dolce vita," climbing the ranks to superstardom, with even more recent hits like "Get Up," "Promise" and "Like a Boy." Her soft, sultry voice has a tendency to enrapture all listeners, roping them in with a promise of a grand finale. Ciara doesn’t disappoint, in fact her strong dedication to the sounds of music has carried her to great heights and she has no fear and no need to look down.Ciara was born in Austin, Texas and developed a keen sense for music at an early age. She initially joined a small girls band and together they recorded several demos. The group match-up was not to be, and Ciara moved on to her solo career, working passionately on what would become her debut album, Goodies. Goodies became first a national sensation and then crossed the borders, eliciting interest from fans in many different countries. Several singles from the record made it to respectable positions on the charts including "Goodies," "1,2 Step" with Missy Elliot and "Oh," which featured the rapper Ludacris. From there Ciara took her act on tour, further demonstrating why she had become such a popular singer in such a short amount of time. Her talents in front of the microphone and on the stage were undeniable.Ciara’s own development as a person and a musician within the watchful eye of the public. "Promise" and "Like a Boy" were successful singles and helped make the album even more commercially successful than her first attempt.Ciara is an ever present force in the music world today. She is currently working on a third album and continuously collaborates with other well known artists to create and produce music that does not go unnoticed by her enthralled fanbase. Everyone will surely await the next moves made by Ciara, so keep an eye out for her dance steps and her incredibly touching songs. Ciara, is without a doubt a bright star on the rise.