Da Girls
{{short description|2023 single by Ciara}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Da Girls
| type = single
| cover = Ciara - Da Girls.png
| border = yes
| artist = Ciara
| album =
| released = {{start date|2023|03|24}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=44}}
| label = Beauty Marks
| writer = {{hlist|Brad Feeny|Ciara Harris|Derrick Milano|Jason Cornet|Joshua Parker|Layton Greene|Michael Woods|Naquan Reece|Terrence Williams|Theron Thomas}}
| producer ={{hlist|Derrick Milano|OG Parker|Romano|Tenroc|Woods}}
| chronology = Ciara
| prev_title = Better Thangs
| prev_year = 2022
| title = Da Girls
| year = 2023
| next_title = Slow
| next_year = 2023
}}
"Da Girls" is a song by American singer Ciara. It was released on March 24, 2023, through label Beauty Marks.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2NdkxbEo8A9zM3boqbWAMq?si=XohkZKanS6yuJ-g7cKUwTw|title=Ciara - Da Girls|website=Spotify|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/da-girls-single/1676643695|title=Ciara - Da Girls (single)|website=Apple Music|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}
Background and release
In March 2023, Ciara announced that her next single, following "Better Thangs" with Summer Walker, would be "Da Girls" and would be released on March 24, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/ciara-da-girls-single-release-date-1234742627/|title=Ciara Announces New Single "Da Girls" Will Drop Later This Month|website=Vibe|last=Sadler|first=Armon|date=March 15, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}} "Da Girls" has been described as a female empowerment song.{{cite web|url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2023/03/music/tracks-ciara-da-girls/|title=Ciara Da Girls|website=Euphoria|last=Okechukwu|first=Nmesoma|date=March 27, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}
Music video
The official music video for "Da Girls" was released on March 24, 2023, and was directed by Sara Lacombe.{{cite web|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2023/03/ciara-da-girls/|title=Ciara Releases Empowering Anthem 'Da Girls'|website=Rated R&B|last=Samuels|first=Keithan|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2z-RZR0P3Y|title=Ciara - Da Girls|website=YouTube|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}
Remixes
Ciara recruited Lola Brooke and Lady London for the first remix, the Girls Mix. It was released on April 14, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://allhiphop.com/news/ciara-taps-lola-brooke-lady-london-for-da-girls-remix/|title=Ciara Taps Lola Brooke & Lady London For 'Da Girls' Remix|website=All Hip Hop|last=Jenn|first=London|date=March 29, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-03-29/282994/lola-brooke-lady-london-ciara-da-girls-remix/|title=Lola Brooke and Lady London put their twist on Ciara's "Da Girls" track|website=Revolt TV|last=Cho|first=Regina|date=March 29, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/da-girls-girls-mix-single/1682045363|title=Ciara - Da Girls (Girls Mix) feat Lola Brooke and Lady London|website=Apple Music|date=April 14, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}} An official music video was released on the same day.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8UoEo9aVWw|title=Ciara - Da Girls (Girls Mix) feat Lola Brooke and Lady London.|website=Youtube|date=April 14, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}
On May 12, 2023, Ciara released a Versions EP featuring the original version of "Da Girls", plus two new remixes: the Slow Mix featuring Derrick Milano and the Dance Mix featuring Lay Bankz.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0pnWRskIbltP9jNpDqW3yJ?si=BCIgu742TymRMslee5ewjg|title=Ciara - Da Girls (Versions)|website=Spotify|date=May 12, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ciara/status/1657057557934948354?cxt=HHwWhIC2kbnEhv8tAAAA|title=I made this for all Da Girls around the world! Shout out to the amazing artists that have joined me on this journey! Da Girls (Versions) OUT NOW On all platforms!! Dance Mix ft @TheLayBankz, R&B Slow Mix ft @DerrickMilano, Da Girls Mix ft @lolabrooke718 & @LadyLondon 🫶🏽 Ya'll!!|website=Twitter|date=May 12, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}
Chart performance
The original, solo version of "Da Girls" debuted at number 20 on Billboards' R&B/Hip Hop Digital Song Sales Chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ciara/chart-history/rbt/|title=Ciara Chart History - R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 14, 2023}}
Personnel
Credits adapted from Spotify.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2NdkxbEo8A9zM3boqbWAMq?si=-uxI7W41SPmnf6homXLM2A|title=Ciara - Da Girls|website=Spotify|date=March 24, 2023|access-date=May 14, 2023}}
Producers
- Derrick Milano
- Joshua Parker
- Romano
- Tenroc
- Michael Woods
Track listings
;Original
- "Da Girls" – 3:44
;Girls Mix
- "Da Girls" (Girls Mix) (featuring Lola Brooke and Lady London) – 3:04
;Versions
- "Da Girls" (Dance Mix) (featuring Lay Bankz) - 2:26
- "Da Girls" (Slow Mix) (featuring Derrick Milano) - 3:09
- "Da Girls" – 3:44
Charts
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col"| Chart (2023)
! scope="col"| Peak |
|---|
| scope="row"|US R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/ciara/chart-history/rbt/|title=Ciara Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales) |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 22, 2023}}
|20 |
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release history for "Da Girls" ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Version ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="3"|Various
| March 24, 2023 | Original |rowspan="3"| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} |rowspan="3"| Beauty Marks |
|---|
| April 14, 2023
| Girls Mix |
| May 12, 2023
| Versions |