Ride (Ciara song)
Encyclopedia
"Ride" is a song performed by American recording artist Ciara
. The song features American rapper Ludacris
. It was co-written by Ciara, Ludacris, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream
, and produced by the latter two. The song serves as the lead single
from her fourth studio album
, Basic Instinct
. The song was first released for digital download on April 26, 2010. "Ride" is a down-tempo R&B
song, featuring a heavy bass line and seductive tone.
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, complimenting the song's toned-down production. It reached three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
in the United States, becoming Ciara's twelfth top ten hit on the chart. The accompanying music video features sexually-charged, provocative choreography, and therefore was not aired on BET
, and banned from UK music channels. The official remix features André 3000
and Bei Maejor
in addition to Ludacris.
spoke exclusively to Rap Up magazine on March 29, 2010 to confirm that Ciara would be releasing a new song called "Ride" featuring Ludacris
. It is the fourth time that the two stars have collaborated together the first being 2005's "Oh", second being 2009's "High Price" and the third being the 2010 remix to Ludacris' single "How Low
".
The song's official remix features Outkast
's André 3000
, Bei Maejor
and Ludacris. Ciara told MTV News
that it was "cool" for André 3000 to respond and get on the record, as the rapper is reclusive when he and Outkast are on break, and selective when it comes to features. Ciara said, ""My team actually kind of helped put that together. My A&R [rep] Mark [Pitts] and [RCA/Jive Label Group Chairman and CEO] Barry Weiss, they kinda worked it out." Ciara also confirmed she 3000 were supposed to collaborate before, commenting: "When I was doing [2006's] Evolution
, I wanted him to do something with me, and we never got to do anything. It's just really great timing now that we get to do something. My fans are getting an unexpected treat with it. He is, from what I understand, very selective and ... protective of his creativity, so it just feels really good to be able to rock with him." The remix was released on June 29, 2010 as a digital download.
.
said, "with the help of Ludacris on guest rap and Tricky Stewart with The-Dream handling production, a fully adult Ciara is back to the sexiness she seems to do best." Rap-Up
commented that Ciara "glides over" the beat and warned listeners to "Hold on tight." BET Sound Off
noted while the song was not bad, it lacked personality, and that the Tricky-produced beat did not add excitement to the track. Ed Easton Jr. of WXRK said that the song showed that Ciara and Ludacris continue to show they have chemistry. Idolator commented that the song's "simple bass line and shimmery synths" create a "powerful, hypnotic track that’s going to sound great on the dancefloor", as Ludacris adds a "raunchy", "rapid-fire" verse. The review also said Ciara's longtime collaborators, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream could "put Ciara back on the map with this one."
Andy Kellman of Allmusic and Allison Stewart of The Washington Post
both noted "Ride" as a standout track from Basic Instinct Ken Capobianco of Boston Globe who called the song "a bump-and-grind", noted the song as the essential track from the album. Coining it as "lusty", the song was Simon Vozick-Levinson of Entertainment Weekly
s recommended download from the album.
at number ninety-three on April 29, 2010, and fluctuated on the chart before continuing to rise to its current peak of forty-two. During the week of May 28, 2010, the song was the number-one most added song on urban radio. On the week labeled June 26, 2010, the song jumped from eighteen to nine on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart, giving Ciara her twelfth top ten hit on the chart. The song has currently peaks at number three on the chart. According to Nielsen SoundScan
the song has sold 250,000 digital units in the US since release.
on March 30, 2010 with Diane Martel
who directed the Ciara's clips for 2006's "Promise
" and 2007's "Like a Boy
" as well as her 2009 worldwide hit, "Love Sex Magic
". The video made its debut on April 21, 2010 on VEVO
. The video sees Martel taking a minimalistic approach, highlighting the dance performance of Ciara. Scenes show Ciara performing gymnast exercises, teasing Ludacris alongside a convertible in a bodysuit and fur coat, and riding a mechanical bull while donning a wet t-shirt. She also wears Atlanta Braves
hats in two scenes, one of which she acts as an umpire. She told Blues & Soul
magazine:
Evan Nabavian of Billboard
said "When Kanye West
sees Ciara’s 'Ride' video, he’ll probably save a special place for it next to 'Single Ladies
' as one of the best videos of all time. ... Ciara glides, bounces, and gyrates with extreme emphasis on her lady parts. If her pointing over the words, 'Booties look like this size,' doesn’t enrapture viewers, then her floor-humping during the line, 'I can do it however you want,' should do the trick. Ciara employs every exaggeratedly sexual dance move in the book ... When Ludacris first appears with Ciara purring in his ear, all he can do is smile." Ed Easton Jr. of WXRK said, "Ciara provides plenty of booty poppin’ to keep any guy’s attention, as she shows us a wide variety of wardrobe choices that are very "light." BET Sound Off
noted while "Oh" and Promise had edgy choreography, but Ciara "pushes the envelope" in the "Ride" clip.
did not air the video, and did not include it on its signature countdown show, 106 and Park, due to its sexual content. Of the decision to do so Ciara said "If there’s a way to edit a version I would definitely do it, ...My fans have actually given me a lot of support." Several fans noted how MTV
and VH1
did not ban the video, and how BET allows Trey Songz
' "Neighbors Know My Name
" and "I Invented Sex
" in rotation. Later, Ciara reiterated to Rap-Up
that she was willing to edit the video, however she did comment that the network did play other sensual videos. She then told MTV News
:
, California
, The Nash Estate Atlanta, Georgia
and Triangle Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
. The song features American rapper Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
. It was co-written by Ciara, Ludacris, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream
The-Dream
Terius Youngdell Nash , better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies " for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs...
, and produced by the latter two. The song serves as the lead single
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
from her fourth studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
, Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct (album)
Basic Instinct is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Ciara, released from December 10, 2010 by LaFace Records . Executively produced by A&R agent Mark Pitts, Ciara, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, Basic Instinct returnes Ciara to her urban roots with mid-tempo R&B cuts and...
. The song was first released for digital download on April 26, 2010. "Ride" is a down-tempo R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
song, featuring a heavy bass line and seductive tone.
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, complimenting the song's toned-down production. It reached three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
in the United States, becoming Ciara's twelfth top ten hit on the chart. The accompanying music video features sexually-charged, provocative choreography, and therefore was not aired on BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
, and banned from UK music channels. The official remix features André 3000
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
and Bei Maejor
Bei Maejor
Brandon Green, better known by his stage name Bei Maejor, is a Grammy nominated American recording artist, songwriter and record producer.- Life and career :...
in addition to Ludacris.
Background
Jive RecordsJive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
spoke exclusively to Rap Up magazine on March 29, 2010 to confirm that Ciara would be releasing a new song called "Ride" featuring Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
. It is the fourth time that the two stars have collaborated together the first being 2005's "Oh", second being 2009's "High Price" and the third being the 2010 remix to Ludacris' single "How Low
How Low
"How Low" is a song by American rapper Ludacris. It is the lead single from his seventh studio album, Battle of the Sexes. The song premiered at the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, which took place on October 10, 2009. However, the ceremony was aired on October 27, 2009...
".
The song's official remix features Outkast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
's André 3000
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
, Bei Maejor
Bei Maejor
Brandon Green, better known by his stage name Bei Maejor, is a Grammy nominated American recording artist, songwriter and record producer.- Life and career :...
and Ludacris. Ciara told MTV News
MTV News
MTV News is the news division of MTV, one of the first and most popular music television network in the U.S., as well as some of MTV's related channels around the world. MTV News began in the late 1980s with the program The Week In Rock, hosted by Kurt Loder, the first official MTV News correspondent...
that it was "cool" for André 3000 to respond and get on the record, as the rapper is reclusive when he and Outkast are on break, and selective when it comes to features. Ciara said, ""My team actually kind of helped put that together. My A&R [rep] Mark [Pitts] and [RCA/Jive Label Group Chairman and CEO] Barry Weiss, they kinda worked it out." Ciara also confirmed she 3000 were supposed to collaborate before, commenting: "When I was doing [2006's] Evolution
Ciara: The Evolution
Ciara: The Evolution is the second studio album by American recording artist Ciara. It was released on December 5, 2006, by LaFace Records. The album is separated into five sections, with each showcasing a different side of Ciara's artistry...
, I wanted him to do something with me, and we never got to do anything. It's just really great timing now that we get to do something. My fans are getting an unexpected treat with it. He is, from what I understand, very selective and ... protective of his creativity, so it just feels really good to be able to rock with him." The remix was released on June 29, 2010 as a digital download.
Composition
The song has a slow-tempo and "sensual" feel, backed by a simple bass line and "shimmery" synths, with beats described as "smooth", "heavy" and "dragged out." Ciara's lyrics have been said to be delivered "sultry" and "seductively." Ludacris's flow has been described as "hypnotizing", delivering one of his "trademark rhyme-filled" verses. Although the lyrics are technically referring to how one "rides" the beat to a song, but hints at subtle clues of sexSex
In biology, sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits, often resulting in the specialization of organisms into a male or female variety . Sexual reproduction involves combining specialized cells to form offspring that inherit traits from both parents...
.
Critical reception
Bill Lamb of About.comAbout.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
said, "with the help of Ludacris on guest rap and Tricky Stewart with The-Dream handling production, a fully adult Ciara is back to the sexiness she seems to do best." Rap-Up
Rap-Up
Rap-Up is a magazine launched in 2001 by founder Devin Lazerine. The publication was originally a website devoted to hip hop, until Lazerine decided to pitch the possibility of a magazine to several publishers. The magazine is focused on the hip hop and R&B aspect of the music industry, and...
commented that Ciara "glides over" the beat and warned listeners to "Hold on tight." BET Sound Off
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
noted while the song was not bad, it lacked personality, and that the Tricky-produced beat did not add excitement to the track. Ed Easton Jr. of WXRK said that the song showed that Ciara and Ludacris continue to show they have chemistry. Idolator commented that the song's "simple bass line and shimmery synths" create a "powerful, hypnotic track that’s going to sound great on the dancefloor", as Ludacris adds a "raunchy", "rapid-fire" verse. The review also said Ciara's longtime collaborators, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream could "put Ciara back on the map with this one."
Andy Kellman of Allmusic and Allison Stewart of The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
both noted "Ride" as a standout track from Basic Instinct Ken Capobianco of Boston Globe who called the song "a bump-and-grind", noted the song as the essential track from the album. Coining it as "lusty", the song was Simon Vozick-Levinson of Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
s recommended download from the album.
Chart performance
The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
at number ninety-three on April 29, 2010, and fluctuated on the chart before continuing to rise to its current peak of forty-two. During the week of May 28, 2010, the song was the number-one most added song on urban radio. On the week labeled June 26, 2010, the song jumped from eighteen to nine on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
chart, giving Ciara her twelfth top ten hit on the chart. The song has currently peaks at number three on the chart. According to Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information and sales tracking system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada...
the song has sold 250,000 digital units in the US since release.
Concept and reception
Ciara and Ludacris filmed the music video in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
on March 30, 2010 with Diane Martel
Diane Martel
Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M...
who directed the Ciara's clips for 2006's "Promise
Promise (Ciara song)
"Promise" is a R&B song recorded by American singer-songwriter Ciara. Written by Ciara, Jasper Cameron, Jamal Jones, and Elvis Williams, it is the official lead single and second release in the North America from Ciara's second studio album, Ciara: The Evolution...
" and 2007's "Like a Boy
Like a Boy
"Like a Boy" is a song performed by American singer Ciara for her second album Ciara: The Evolution . Written by Ciara, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, J. Que, Ezekiel Lewis, and Calvin Kenon, it is the third release in the U.S...
" as well as her 2009 worldwide hit, "Love Sex Magic
Love Sex Magic
"Love Sex Magic" is a song performed by American recording artist Ciara, taken from her third studio album, Fantasy Ride. Featuring fellow American recording artist Justin Timberlake, the song was written by Timberlake and his production team The Y's, as well as Ciara and Mike Elizondo. The Y's and...
". The video made its debut on April 21, 2010 on VEVO
Vevo
Vevo is a music video website. It is a joint venture among Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Abu Dhabi Media with EMI licensing its content to the group without taking an ownership stake. The service was launched officially on December 8, 2009...
. The video sees Martel taking a minimalistic approach, highlighting the dance performance of Ciara. Scenes show Ciara performing gymnast exercises, teasing Ludacris alongside a convertible in a bodysuit and fur coat, and riding a mechanical bull while donning a wet t-shirt. She also wears Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
hats in two scenes, one of which she acts as an umpire. She told Blues & Soul
Blues & Soul
Blues & Soul is a British music magazine covering black music. Genres covered include soul, R&B, jazz, hip hop, reggae and world music. It was first published in 1966 and is known for first using the term Northern Soul....
magazine:
"Basically it was very important for me to make this video an intimate experience for my fans. Which is why I didn't have smoke and mirrors - you know, it wasn't about a whole lotta production. Which in itself was really fun and very different for me because I'm used to having dancers, or people in general, on-screen with me. Plus we also thought it was important that I dance from top to bottom... and so we just really WENT for it! (sic)"
Evan Nabavian of Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
said "When Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
sees Ciara’s 'Ride' video, he’ll probably save a special place for it next to 'Single Ladies
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
"Single Ladies " is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was released by Columbia Records on October 12, 2008 as the album's lead single, and appeared with "If I Were a Boy" as a double A-side single, demonstrating the...
' as one of the best videos of all time. ... Ciara glides, bounces, and gyrates with extreme emphasis on her lady parts. If her pointing over the words, 'Booties look like this size,' doesn’t enrapture viewers, then her floor-humping during the line, 'I can do it however you want,' should do the trick. Ciara employs every exaggeratedly sexual dance move in the book ... When Ludacris first appears with Ciara purring in his ear, all he can do is smile." Ed Easton Jr. of WXRK said, "Ciara provides plenty of booty poppin’ to keep any guy’s attention, as she shows us a wide variety of wardrobe choices that are very "light." BET Sound Off
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
noted while "Oh" and Promise had edgy choreography, but Ciara "pushes the envelope" in the "Ride" clip.
Edit and ban controversy
BETBlack Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
did not air the video, and did not include it on its signature countdown show, 106 and Park, due to its sexual content. Of the decision to do so Ciara said "If there’s a way to edit a version I would definitely do it, ...My fans have actually given me a lot of support." Several fans noted how MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
did not ban the video, and how BET allows Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
' "Neighbors Know My Name
Neighbors Know My Name
"Neighbors Know My Name" is a song by American R&B singer Trey Songz. It was written by Songz with Patrick Hayes and Troy Taylor, who produced the song with John Mcgee. It was released to rhythmic and urban airplay as the fifth and final single from his third studio album, Ready on February 16, 2010...
" and "I Invented Sex
I Invented Sex
"I Invented Sex" is a song by American R&B singer Trey Songz, and features Canadian recording artist Drake. Together, they wrote the song alongside Tony Scales and its producer, Los Da Mystro. It was released to urban airplay as the third single from Songz's third studio album Ready on October 13,...
" in rotation. Later, Ciara reiterated to Rap-Up
Rap-Up
Rap-Up is a magazine launched in 2001 by founder Devin Lazerine. The publication was originally a website devoted to hip hop, until Lazerine decided to pitch the possibility of a magazine to several publishers. The magazine is focused on the hip hop and R&B aspect of the music industry, and...
that she was willing to edit the video, however she did comment that the network did play other sensual videos. She then told MTV News
MTV News
MTV News is the news division of MTV, one of the first and most popular music television network in the U.S., as well as some of MTV's related channels around the world. MTV News began in the late 1980s with the program The Week In Rock, hosted by Kurt Loder, the first official MTV News correspondent...
:
"My intention is always to do something as good as I can do it, to give my best effort and I always hope that it comes out the way that I envision it. You never necessarily think, 'Oh, this is gonna get banned. In my past experiences with BET, in particular, they have asked me maybe to take out a few things so normally you expect that — not necessarily banned. That was the first time for me and that was definitely something that was unexpected. It's been a real great blessing with the new technology and Internet and all the support I've been getting. It's been working itself out. My fans are still able to see the video."However, a representative from BET refuted the claims that they originally banned the video, telling MTV News that, "It went through the normal process where we gave edits and we never received a response." Additionally it was revealed on her official website in the UK that it was banned from all UK TV channels.
Track listing
-
- Digital download
- "Ride" featuring LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
- 5:26
-
- Digital download remix
- "Ride (Bei MaejorBei MaejorBrandon Green, better known by his stage name Bei Maejor, is a Grammy nominated American recording artist, songwriter and record producer.- Life and career :...
Remix)" (Clean Version) featuring André 3000André 3000André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
, Ludacris & Bei Maejor - 4:40
-
- Digital single
- "Ride" featuring Ludacris - 5:26
- "Ride (Bei Maejor Remix)" featuring André 3000, Ludacris & Bei Maejor - 4:40
Credits
"Ride" was recorded at The Boom Boom Room in BurbankBurbank
Burbank is both a common placename in English-speaking countries and a common surname . The name Burbank is of English origin and means "lives on the castle's hill".- United States :* Burbank, California...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, The Nash Estate Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
and Triangle Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
- SongwritingSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
- Ciarra HarrisCiaraCiara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
, Terius "The-Dream" NashThe-DreamTerius Youngdell Nash , better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies " for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs...
, Christopher "Tricky Stewart"Christopher Stewart (music producer)Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. In a career spanning 16 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million...
, Christopher "Ludacris" BridgesLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings... - ProductionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Tricky Stewart, The-Dream - Vocal production and recording - Kuk HarrellKuk HarrellThaddis "Kuk" Harrell is an American songwriter, vocal producer, arranger and engineer. He is managed by RedZone Entertainment, and is a member of a songwriting–production team composed of himself, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Terius "The Dream" Nash...
- Engineer - Brain "B-luv" Thomas, Andrew Wuepper, Kelly Sheehan
- Additional Engineering - Pat Thrall, Chris "Tek" O'ryan
- Assistant Engineer - Luis Navarro, Randy Urbanski, Zachariah Redding, Jason Sherwood, Steve Dennis
- Mixing - Jaycen Joshua
- Mixing Assistants - Giancarlo Lino, Mark Gray
- Lead vocals - Ciara
- Guest vocals - Ludacris
- Background vocals - Lauren Evans
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
Australia (ARIA)
|
75 |
| German Black (Deutsche Trend) | 16 |
Radio add dates
| Country | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Urban Urban contemporary Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music... |
May 4, 2010 |
| Rhythmic Rhythmic Contemporary Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may... |
May 11, 2010 |
Release history
| Country | Version (via Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... ) |
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| Belgium | Main version | April 26, 2010 | Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation.... |
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| United States | April 27, 2010 | LaFace Records LaFace Records LaFace Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment.-Company history:LaFace was formed in 1989 as a joint venture between the producing duo Antonio "L.A." Reid & Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and Arista Records. The combined nicknames of the duo's successful... |
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| Germany | May 21, 2010 | Sony Music Entertainment | |
| United States | Remix version | June 29, 2010 | LaFace Records |
| Belgium | Main version, remix version | July 2, 2010 | Sony Music Entertainment |
| United Kingdom | July 4, 2010 | RCA Records RCA Records RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label... |
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| Australia | Remix version | July 5, 2010 | Sony Music Entertainment |
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| Germany | Remix version | July 30, 2010 |