Work (Ciara song)
2009 single by Ciara featuring Missy Elliott / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Work" is a song recorded by American recording artist Ciara for her third studio album Fantasy Ride (2009). It was released by LaFace Records on July 24, 2009, as the album's third and final single. Rapper Missy Elliott provides featured vocals on the song. Ciara and Elliott wrote it in collaboration with its producers Nate "Danja" Hills and Marcella Araica. "Work" is a fast-paced electropop and dance song with elements of bounce music and hip hop. Ciara described it as an energetic club track, and considered it initially as the lead single of Fantasy Ride.
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Single by Ciara featuring Missy Elliott | ||||
from the album Fantasy Ride | ||||
B-side | "Fit of Love" | |||
Released | July 24, 2009 (2009-07-24) | |||
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Length | 4:05 | |||
Label | LaFace | |||
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"Work" on YouTube | ||||
"Work" received mixed opinions overall by critics, some of whom called it the album's strongest track and praised its hook, while others regarded the song as unoriginal and disappointing. The single peaked at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart and number 46 in Sweden. In Ireland, it reached number 31, the single's highest peak position on any chart. Melina Matsoukas directed the song's music video, in which Ciara performs with her dancers.