Jackie (Ciara album)

Following her departure from her previous record label, Ciara signed a new deal with Epic Records, and released her self-titled fifth studio album in July 2013. In late January 2014, Ciara premiered a live version of a song entitled "Anytime" at the Degree Women Grammys Celebration in Los Angeles. On February 2, 2014, Ciara premiered the studio version produced by Boi-1da and Katalyst, featuring her then-boyfriend and rapper Future.{{cite news |last1=Corner |first1=Lewis |title=Ciara unveils new track 'Anytime' – listen |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a549324/ciara-unveils-new-track-anytime-listen/ |access-date=March 31, 2016 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=February 6, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410111543/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a549324/ciara-unveils-new-track-anytime-listen/ |archive-date=April 10, 2016 |url-status=live }} After her engagement to Future, Ciara revealed to W in April 2014 that her sixth studio album would be predominantly inspired by her then-fiancé.{{cite web |author=Sherman, Maria |url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/01/ciara-i-bet |title=Check Out Ciara's Somber Single 'I Bet' |publisher=Fuse. SiTV Media |date=January 14, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313070853/http://www.fuse.tv/2015/01/ciara-i-bet |archive-date=March 13, 2015 |url-status=live }} Ciara gave birth to her first child in May 2014. After claims of Future's infidelity during their relationship had surfaced, it was reported that the couple's engagement had been called off.{{cite magazine |author=Ramirez, Erika |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6436671/ciara-i-bet-exclusive-song-premiere |title=Ciara, 'I Bet': Exclusive Song Premiere |magazine=Billboard |date=January 13, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150124193223/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6436671/ciara-i-bet-exclusive-song-premiere |archive-date=January 24, 2015 |url-status=live }} Following their very public break-up, Ciara's album release was further postponed to 2015, and during this time the singer "quietly" recorded new music, while concentrating on motherhood.{{cite news |author=Ruggieri, Melissa |url=http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/14/is-ciaras-bold-new-song-i-bet-a-dig-at-future/ |title=Is Ciara's bold new song a dig at Future? |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=January 14, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118015353/http://music.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/14/is-ciaras-bold-new-song-i-bet-a-dig-at-future/ |archive-date=January 18, 2015 |url-status=live }}

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In September 2013, producer Mike WILL Made-It revealed that Ciara had begun work on her sixth studio album.{{cite web |last=Wass |first=Mike |url=http://idolator.com/7484801/mike-will-made-it-talks-miley-cyrus-musical-beginnings-ciaras-next-album#more-7484801 |title=Mike WiLL Made It Talks Miley Cyrus, Musical Beginnings & Ciara's Next Album |publisher=Idolator |date=September 17, 2013 |access-date=March 31, 2016}} In December 2013, Ciara confirmed she was in the process of making a new album.{{cite web |last=Lansky |first=Sam |url=http://www.idolator.com/7499400/ciara-sixth-album#more-7499400 |title=Ciara Says She's Already Working on Her Sixth Album |publisher=Idolator |date=December 23, 2013 |access-date=March 31, 2016}} During an interview with Rap-Up magazine, Ciara revealed that recording for her sixth album began around Thanksgiving of 2013 and she would be releasing new music "really soon".{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/01/15/ciara-opens-up-about-baby-new-album-beyonce/#more-177063 |title=Ciara Opens Up About Baby, New Album, & Beyoncé |work=Rap-Up |date=January 15, 2014 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322114851/http://www.rap-up.com/2014/01/15/ciara-opens-up-about-baby-new-album-beyonce/#more-177063 |archive-date=March 22, 2016 |url-status=live }} While discussing the album's direction, she claimed: "Sonically I am so content; I had my dream team of producers who I always wanted to work with." In August 2014, Ciara posted on her Instagram account a photo of herself and American record producer Dr. Luke, suggesting they were working on new songs for the album. In another photo, she wrote: "We [are] having an amazing time, making classic music."{{cite news |last1=Wass |first1=Mike |title=Ciara Is Cooking Up Hits For Her New Album With Dr. Luke |url=http://www.idolator.com/7530131/ciara-dr-luke-sixth-album |access-date=August 5, 2015 |work=Idolator |date=August 8, 2014}} Luke previous worked with Ciara on the track "Tell Me What Your Name Is" for her third studio album Fantasy Ride (2009).{{cite news |last1=Benjamin |first1=Jeff |title=The Complete Guide to Ciara's 'Jackie' Album: Listen Now! |url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/03/ciara-jackie-complete-guide|access-date=August 5, 2015 |work=Fuse |date=May 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015014958/http://www.fuse.tv/2015/03/ciara-jackie-complete-guide|archive-date=October 15, 2016|url-status=dead}}

In October 2014, Ciara posted a photo of her and record producer Polow da Don, who previously worked with her on her 2006 hit "Promise" and on 2009's "Never Ever".{{cite news |last1=Gracie |first1=Bianca |title=Ciara Is Back in the Studio With Polow Da Don For Her New Album |url=http://www.idolator.com/7565675/ciara-back-in-studio-with-polow-da-don |access-date=March 31, 2016 |publisher=Idolator |date=October 8, 2014}} In December 2014, she went back to work with Luke, posting another photo along with Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid, teasing the fans with the caption, "Wait 'til u hear what's cooking it's worth the wait."{{cite news |last1=Sam |title=She's Coming: Ciara Continues Work on New Album with Dr. Luke & Polow da Don |url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2014/12/coming-ciara-continues-work-album-dr-luke-polow-da-don/ |access-date=August 5, 2015 |work=That Grape Juice |date=December 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403214557/http://thatgrapejuice.net/2014/12/coming-ciara-continues-work-album-dr-luke-polow-da-don/ |archive-date=April 3, 2015 |url-status=live }} It was rumoured that Luke produced two songs, "Dance like We're Making Love" and "Give Me Love," which was later confirmed. Ciara also worked with American songwriter Diane Warren, she stated: "Warren is a legendary writer. A legendary person. You're going to remember every bit of the session you have with her. She's so vocal – you know that you're with someone who knows what she's doing." In January 2015, it was announced that Ciara was "putting the finishing touches on the lead single with Harmony Samuels."{{cite news |last1=Wass |first1=Mike |title=Ciara Covers L'Uomo Vogue, Talks About Her Sixth Album: "I Talk Openly And Honestly About My Emotions" |url=http://www.idolator.com/7576727/ciara-covers-luomo-vogue-talks-about-her-sixth-album-i-talk-openly-and-honestly-about-my-emotions |access-date=March 31, 2016 |publisher=Idolator |date=January 13, 2015}} Other producers such as The Underdogs, Lunchmoney Lewis and songwriter Ester Dean also contributed to the album.{{cite magazine |last1=Lee |first1=Christina |title=Ciara on the Baby and Breakups That Inspired New LP 'Jackie' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/ciara-on-the-baby-and-breakups-that-inspired-new-lp-jackie-20150417?page=2 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=April 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414141328/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/ciara-on-the-baby-and-breakups-that-inspired-new-lp-jackie-20150417?page=2 |archive-date=April 14, 2016 |url-status=dead }}

{{Quote box |quote="I was able to get the best of both worlds – an urban pop-slash-R&B-hip-hop record. I had the sound and producers that I wanted, because I had a specific vision. [...] I think that Dr. Luke, Harmony and Polow were the ones who helped see me through my vision. I was very specific."|source = – Ciara, speaking on her alter ego Super C.|align=right|width=24%}}

In an interview for L'Uomo Vogue, Ciara revealed about the album: "It will be an authentic album, real. I talk openly and honestly about my emotions as a woman, mother, about my ambitions, but also my vulnerability, my happy moments and my sad moments."{{cite news |title=Ciara – Vogue.it |url=http://www.vogue.it/en/uomo-vogue/cover-story/2015/01/ciara |access-date=March 31, 2016 |work=L'Uomo Vogue |date=January 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330144020/http://www.vogue.it/en/uomo-vogue/cover-story/2015/01/ciara |archive-date=March 30, 2016 |url-status=live }} Later, Ciara revealed that the album was going to be called "Jackie" – the name of her mom – since she "felt like it was the best title for where I am in my life right now. Being a mom, I can now see the world through her eyes and fully understand what she was thinking. Being a mom has changed me forever."{{cite news |last1=Leon |first1=Sarah |title=Ciara Talks About Jackie, Her Fans and More |url=http://www.wmagazine.com/people/celebrities/2015/04/ciara-jackie-new-album-interview/ |access-date=March 31, 2016 |work=V |date=April 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911061717/http://www.wmagazine.com/people/celebrities/2015/04/ciara-jackie-new-album-interview/ |archive-date=September 11, 2016 |url-status=dead }} The singer also commented about the difference between Jackie and her other albums, stating: "I am so much more expressive and confident than I have ever been in my life. Even though there has been musical and personal growth, this album really takes me back in time, to when I didn’t overthink the creative process. Before, I would have said 'Goodies' was my favorite album, but now I believe 'Jackie' is my best body of work." Regarding its sounds, Ciara defined as "urban pop-slash-R&B-hip-hop record." Ciara also spoke about the overall themes of the album, commenting: "Not every song on this album is super autobiographical, but at the heart of it all, it talks about things that are real. Every song is needed, though I felt like ["I Bet"] really stood out because of the timing, with how I wanted to tell my story with my music. I felt like it connected with people, like when I was in the same room with L.A. Reid and Harmony, looking at this list of songs. Music is, really, a way for people to draw some form of strength. You never know what a song can do for someone."

The album opens with "Jackie (B.M.F.)" an uptempo trap and drum and bass song with lyrics about "birthing a nine-pound, 10-ounce baby" and "concluding that she's 'a bad motherf**ker.'"{{cite news |last1=Kennedy |first1=John |title=Review: Ciara Dances the Pain Away on Jackie LP |url=https://www.bet.com/article/4j6rdw/review-ciara-dances-the-pain-away-on-jackie-lp |access-date=March 31, 2016 |publisher=BET |date=May 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305150849/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2015/05/07/album-review-ciara-jackie.html |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |url-status=live }} The next track, the synth-driven, electro-lite "That's How I'm Feelin'", was considered a "finger-snapping, girls-night-out track" and it features American rappers Pitbull and Missy Elliott – who previously worked with Ciara on "1, 2 Step", "Lose Control" and "Work". "Lullaby" was labelled a "dance-friendly," "old-school bass track," that uses a metaphor "that's unbecoming of a new mom to put her new man to bed tonight." The fourth track "Dance like We're Making Love" was named a sultry and sensual midtempo pop song that has been compared to Janet Jackson. "Stuck on You" is a pop song, where Ciara uses a "brash, unapologetic and borderline cocky" tone.

"Fly" has "'80s electro sample" and a "zwurpingly odd Squarepusher chords", with lyrics where Ciara insists that both her and a former lover should find happiness elsewhere."

The seventh track "I Bet" is an R&B track with lyrical content that are based on subjects of betrayal. It features "liquid acoustic guitar and snapping drums" and co-author Theron Thomas' Migos-like vocal interjections." "Give Me Love" is an EDM and a house song where her voice ventures into "deeper, smoother levels and tones," while the pop "Kiss & Tell" was defined as a "Nile Rodgers-esque retro-soul bounce with lyrics about keeping secrets. "All Good" was named a "disco-lite" and bubblegum pop song, while "Only One" was considered a pop ballad. The dance-pop "One Woman Army", a song written as the title track to the scrapped project of the same name, has "fizzy synths and club sirens" and robo-military march. Lyrically, it is an ode to doing it yourself. The album's regular edition closes with "I Got You", a lullaby for Ciara's year-old son, Future Jr."

On January 14, 2015, Ciara announced the title of her album would be "Jackie" via her official Twitter account. Then in March 2015, Ciara announced that she would release Jackie in May 2015 and that she planned on touring the US later in the year.{{cite web |last1=Benjamin |first1=Jeff |title=Ciara Reveals New Album Title and Teases Release Date |url=http://www.fuse.tv/2015/03/ciara-jackie-complete-guide |website=fuse.tv |publisher=Fuse Networks LLC|access-date=March 9, 2015 |location=United States |date=March 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015014958/http://www.fuse.tv/2015/03/ciara-jackie-complete-guide|archive-date=October 15, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=Ciara Announces Musician Auditions For U.S. Tour For Her New Album |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ciara-announces-musician-auditions-for-us-tour-for-her-new-album-300047629.html |publisher=PR Newswire. The Fame Factory. |access-date=March 9, 2015 |location=United States |date=March 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125011/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ciara-announces-musician-auditions-for-us-tour-for-her-new-album-300047629.html |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=live }} The album is titled after her mother, stating, "I can now see the world through her eyes and I know what it's like to be a mom... I am a mini Jackie and it's that simple."{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/03/31/ciara-announces-jackie-tour/ |title=Ciara Announces 'Jackie' Tour |work=Rap-Up |access-date=April 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402230047/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/03/31/ciara-announces-jackie-tour/ |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=live }}

Ciara performed "I Bet" on Live! with Kelly and Michael on April 3, 2015, and during the BET Black Girls Rock! special on April 5, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/03/ciara-performs-i-bet-on-live-with-kelly-and-michael/ |title=Ciara Performs 'I Bet' on 'LIVE! with Kelly and Michael' |work=Rap-Up |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804033954/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/03/ciara-performs-i-bet-on-live-with-kelly-and-michael/ |archive-date=August 4, 2015 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/06/ciara-performs-i-bet-at-black-girls-rock/ |title=Ciara Performs 'I Bet' at 'Black Girls Rock!' |work=Rap-Up |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915021945/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/06/ciara-performs-i-bet-at-black-girls-rock/ |archive-date=September 15, 2015 |url-status=live }} She performed the "I Bet (R3hab Remix)" with producer, R3hab, at the Coachella Music Festival on April 18, 2015, as well as the song, "Baby Get Up", which will appear on R3hab's upcoming compilation album.{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/18/ciara-rehab-debut-new-song-at-coachella/ |title=Ciara and R3hab Debut New Song at Coachella |work=Rap-Up |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150819082745/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/18/ciara-rehab-debut-new-song-at-coachella/ |archive-date=August 19, 2015 |url-status=live }} On April 24, 2015, Ciara premiered a video snippet for the album's sixth track, "Fly", on social media site, Instagram; the video was filmed by Taylor Cut Films.{{cite web |author1=NEW MUSIC |title=NEW MUSIC: CIARA – 'FLY' [SNIPPET] |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/24/new-music-ciara-fly-snippet/ |website=Rap-Up |publisher=Townsquare Music |access-date=April 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427181519/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/24/new-music-ciara-fly-snippet/ |archive-date=April 27, 2015 |location=United States |date=April 24, 2015}} She went on to premiere video snippets for the album's other tracks, "Give Me Love" and "One Woman Army (Intro)" in the following days. On May 8, 2015, a music video was released for "I Got You" in honor of Mothers Day.

{{Infobox concert

| concert_tour_name = Jackie Tour

| Cover =

| image = Ciara 2015TourPoster.jpg

| image_size = 220px

| image_caption = Promotional poster for the tour

| artist = Ciara

| album = Jackie

| start_date = May 3, 2015

| end_date = June 5, 2015

| number_of_shows = 19 in North America

| last_tour = Jay-Z & Ciara Live
(2009)

| this_tour = Jackie Tour
(2015)

| next_tour = Beauty Marks Tour
(2019)

}}

The North American tour dates were announced March 2015.{{cite web|last=Gordon|first=Jeremy|title=Ciara Announces New Album Jackie and Tour|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/59098-ciara-announces-new-album-jackie-and-tour/|work=Pitchfork|publisher=Condé Nast|date=April 2, 2015|access-date=April 23, 2015}} It consisted of 19 shows solely in the United States. In October, Harris announced a second US leg to be sponsored by Topshop.{{cite web |url=https://blackamericaweb.com/2015/11/23/ciaras-second-leg-of-the-north-american-jackie-tour-moving-to-spring-2016/ |title=Ciara's Second Leg Of The North American 'Jackie Tour' Moving To Spring 2016 |author= |date=November 23, 2015 |website=Black America Web |publisher=Interactive One, LLC |access-date=May 20, 2018}} It included dates in Canada. These dates were later postponed to March and April 2016. Ultimately, the tour dates were cancelled.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6890499/ciara-cancels-upcoming-north-american-jackie-tour-dates |title=Ciara Cancels Upcoming North American Tour Dates |last1=Peters |first1=Mitchell |date=February 27, 2016 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 20, 2018}} The concert in Silver Springs, Maryland was streamed live via Yahoo! Screen in partnership with Live Nation.{{cite web |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Grammy-Winner-Ciara-Announces-US-Tour-Launching-This-May-20150331 |title=Grammy Winner Ciara Announces U.S. Tour Launching This May |author= |date=March 31, 2015 |website=Broadway World |access-date=May 20, 2018}}

Speaking on the tour, Ciara stated:

"I am so excited about this tour. It has been almost 6 years since my last tour. I feel this album is my best body of work. It is important to me that my fans have the greatest show experience possible. On the Jackie tour, fans will get a chance to know me more intimately, jam to good music, and most importantly be entertained. I can not wait!"{{cite press release |author= |title=Ciara Announces Musician Auditions For U.S. Tour For Her New Album |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ciara-announces-musician-auditions-for-us-tour-for-her-new-album-300047629.html |location=Los Angeles, California |publisher=The Fame Factory |agency=PR Newswire |date=March 9, 2015 |access-date=May 20, 2018}}

The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on May 30, 2015, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.{{cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-ciara-a-fiery-performer-desperately-in-need-of-better-material-20150601-story.html |title=Ciara, a fiery performer desperately in need of better material |last1=Kennedy |first1=Gerrick D. |date=June 1, 2015 |website=Los Angeles Times |access-date=May 20, 2018}}

{{div col}}

1. "Jackie (B.M.F.)"
2. "Oh" {{small|(contains elements of "All Day")}}
3. "That's How I'm Feelin'"
4. "1, 2 Step"
5. "Stuck On You"
6. "Dance Like We're Making Love"
7. "Cherish the Day"
8. "Promise"
9. "One Woman Army" {{small|(interlude)}}
10. "Like a Boy"
11. "Get Up" {{small|(contains elements of "Billie Jean")}}
12. "All Good" / "So What" / "Like You"
13. "Lose Control"
14. "Ride"
15. "Pony"
16. "Lullaby"
17. "Body Party" {{small|(contains elements of "I Run It")}}
18. "I'm Out"
19. "I Will Survive"
20. "I Bet"
21. "Goodies"
22. "I Got You"
23. "Give Me Love"

{{div col end}}

"I Bet" was released as the official lead single from the album on October 7, 2014, in the United States.{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-bet-single/id959137288 |title=I Bet – Single by Ciara |publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. |date=January 26, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150302144532/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-bet-single/id959137288 |archive-date=March 2, 2015 |url-status=dead }} It officially impacted Rhythmic and Urban contemporary radio in the US the following day."I Bet" impacted the following radio formats in the United States on January 27, 2015:

• Rhythmic contemporary: {{cite web |url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |title=Top 40 Rhythmic Releases |publisher=All Access Media Group |date=January 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111180956/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases |archive-date=November 11, 2012 |access-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=live }}
• Urban contemporary: {{cite web |url=http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |title=Urban/UAC Future Releases |publisher=All Access Media Group |date=January 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6XqhDoUwW?url=http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |archive-date=April 17, 2015 |access-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=live }} The "I Bet" music video made its television premiere on Extra on March 9, 2015, followed by an immediate release to Vevo and YouTube.{{cite web |author1=Sam |title=New Video: Ciara – 'I Bet' |url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/03/new-video-ciara-bet/ |website=That Grape Juice |publisher=Townsquare Music |access-date=March 9, 2015 |location=United States |date=March 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311162138/http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/03/new-video-ciara-bet/ |archive-date=March 11, 2015 |url-status=live }} On April 24, 2015, Rap-Up magazine reported that the Pitbull and Missy Elliott collab, "That's How I'm Feelin{{' "}}, would be released as Jackie{{'}}s second single. Three days later, however, it was announced via Ciara's official social media accounts that "Dance Like We're Making Love" would serve as the album's second single instead. "Dance like We're Making Love" was then made available as a digital download on April 28, 2015, in the United States, along with the pre-order of the album.{{cite web |title=New Music: Ciara – "Dance like We're Making Love" |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/27/new-music-ciara-dance-like-were-making-love/ |website=Rap-Up |publisher=Townsquare Music |access-date=April 27, 2015 |date=April 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501012751/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/27/new-music-ciara-dance-like-were-making-love/ |archive-date=May 1, 2015 |url-status=live }} Following the announcement that "Dance like We're Making Love" would serve as the album's second single, "Give Me Love" was given an official US urban contemporary impact date of June 9, 2015.{{cite web |title=Urban/UAC Future Releases |url=http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |website=Allaccess.com |publisher=All Access Music Group |access-date=May 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425082117/http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |archive-date=April 25, 2015 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Sam |title=Ciara Readies New Single…'Give Me Love' |url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/05/ciara-readies-new-single-give-love/ |website=ThatGrapeJuice.net |publisher=Townsquare Music |access-date=June 17, 2015 |location=United States |date=May 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629072120/http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/05/ciara-readies-new-single-give-love/ |archive-date=June 29, 2015 |url-status=live }} A new audio upload of "Give Me Love" featuring the official single cover, was uploaded to Ciara's Vevo account following the single's announcement.{{cite web |author1=Sam |title=Ciara Unlocks 'Give Me Love' Single Cover |url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/05/ciara-unlocks-give-love-single-cover/ |website=ThatGrapeJuice.net |publisher=Townsquare Music |access-date=June 17, 2015 |location=United States |date=May 26, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629072112/http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/05/ciara-unlocks-give-love-single-cover/ |archive-date=June 29, 2015 |url-status=live }} However, on June 4, Ciara confirmed herself that the aforementioned "Dance like We're Making Love" would be issued as the album's second single as previously planned.{{cite web |author1=Sam |title=Ciara Spotted With Russell Wilson / Re-Confirms New Single |url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/06/ciara-spotted-with-russell-wilson-confirms-new-single/ |website=ThatGrapeJuice.net |publisher=Townsquare Music |access-date=June 17, 2015 |location=United States |date=June 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604174124/http://thatgrapejuice.net/2015/06/ciara-spotted-with-russell-wilson-confirms-new-single/ |archive-date=June 4, 2015 |url-status=live }} The song impacted US urban contemporary radio on June 30, 2015.{{cite web |title=Urban/UAC Future Releases |url=http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |website=Allaccess.com |publisher=All Access Music Group |access-date=June 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425082117/http://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases |archive-date=April 25, 2015 |url-status=live }}

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = AllMusic

| rev1Score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Kellman |first=Andy |title=Jackie – Ciara – Songs, Reviews, Credits – AllMusic |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/jackie-clean-mw0002841722 |website=AllMusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation |access-date=May 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513084938/http://www.allmusic.com/album/jackie-clean-mw0002841722 |archive-date=May 13, 2015 |url-status=live }}

| rev2 = Billboard

| rev2Score= {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite magazine |first=Steven J. |last=Horowitz |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/6554081/ciara-jackie-album-review |title=Ciara Misses an Opportunity on 'Jackie': Album Review |magazine=Billboard |date=May 6, 2015 |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908055906/http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/6554081/ciara-jackie-album-review |archive-date=September 8, 2015 |url-status=live }}

| rev3 = Complex

| rev3Score = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/05/ciara-jackie-review |title=Review: Ciara's 'Jackie' – Complex |first=Michael |last=Arceneaux |work=Complex |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134529/http://www.complex.com/music/2015/05/ciara-jackie-review |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |url-status=live }}

| rev4 = Exclaim!

| rev4Score = 7/10{{cite web |last=Patrick |first=Ryan P. |url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/ciara-jackie |title=Ciara Jackie |work=Exclaim! |date=May 5, 2015 |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725032459/http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/ciara-jackie |archive-date=July 25, 2015 |url-status=live }}

| rev5 = Idolator

| rev5Score = {{rating|3|5}}{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Christina |title=Ciara's 'Jackie': Album Review |url=http://www.idolator.com/7591380/ciara-jackie-album-review |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161101115242/http://www.idolator.com/7591380/ciara-jackie-album-review |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 1, 2016 |access-date=March 31, 2016 |publisher=Idolator. SpinMedia |date=May 4, 2015 }}

| rev6 = New York Daily News

| rev6Score = positive{{cite news |last1=Farber |first1=Jim |title=Ciara rising: After splitting with rapper Future, and having his baby, the singer gets her freak on with album 'Jackie' |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/ciara-freak-album-jackie-article-1.2202259 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |work=New York Daily News |date=April 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412041605/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/ciara-freak-album-jackie-article-1.2202259 |archive-date=April 12, 2016 |url-status=live }}

| rev7 = Pitchfork

| rev7Score = 6.8/10{{cite web |last=Mistry |first=Anupa |url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20555-jackie/ |title=Ciara:Jackie |work=Pitchfork |date=May 8, 2015 |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150902014419/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20555-jackie/ |archive-date=September 2, 2015 |url-status=live }}

| rev8 = Spin

| rev8Score = 8/10{{cite web |last=Weiss |first=Dan |url=http://www.spin.com/2015/05/review-ciara-jackie/ |title=Review: Ciara, 'Jackie' – SPIN |work=Spin |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=August 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150815232724/http://www.spin.com/2015/05/review-ciara-jackie/ |archive-date=August 15, 2015 |url-status=live }}

| rev9 = Time

| rev9Score = positive{{cite magazine |last1=Feeney |first1=Nolan |title=Review: Ciara Stays in Her Lane on Jackie—And That's A Good Thing |url=https://time.com/3844308/ciara-jackie-review/ |access-date=March 28, 2016 |magazine=Time |date=May 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092652/http://time.com/3844308/ciara-jackie-review/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}

| rev10 = Vibe

| rev10Score = favorable{{cite news |last1=Ellis |first1=Stacy-Ann |title=Review: 10 Thoughts On Ciara's Dancer's Delight Of An Album, 'Jackie' |url=http://www.vibe.com/2015/05/ciara-jackie-album-review/ |access-date=March 27, 2016 |work=Vibe |date=May 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040522/http://www.vibe.com/2015/05/ciara-jackie-album-review/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}

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Jackie received mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 60, which indicates "mixed or average reviews", based on 8 reviews.{{cite web |title=Reviews for Jackie by Ciara |url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/jackie/ciara |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive (CBS Corporation) |access-date=May 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509030629/http://www.metacritic.com/music/jackie/ciara |archive-date=May 9, 2015 |url-status=live }} Nolan Feeney of Time noted that "'Jackie' rivals 2013's self-titled quasi-comeback as Ciara's most consistent and self-assured record to date." Feeney also approved the album for featuring "her most adventurous production", noting that "nearly every song on the record feels like a companion to at least one other proven track in her back catalog." In a positive note, Jon Caramanica of The New York Times claimed that "'Jackie' is among Ciara's strongest albums, and her most varied."{{cite news |last1=Caramanica |first1=Jon |title=Ciara's New Album 'Jackie' Shows a Singer Evolving |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/07/arts/music/ciaras-jackie-shows-a-singer-evolving.html?_r=0 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |work=The New York Times |date=May 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002070602/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/07/arts/music/ciaras-jackie-shows-a-singer-evolving.html?_r=0 |archive-date=October 2, 2017 |url-status=live }} Writing for New York Daily News, Jim Farber claimed that the album "features the most upbeat, and fun, music of Ciara's career." Ian Gittins of Virgin Media described it as "a triumph, an orgy of luscious, sharp-witted R&B and sumptuous soul assembled by a crack team of producers."{{cite news |last1=Gittins |first1=Ian |title=Ciara: Jackie Album Review |url=http://www.virginmedia.com/music/reviews/ciara-jackie.php |access-date=March 31, 2016 |work=Virgin Media |date=May 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503202756/http://www.virginmedia.com/music/reviews/ciara-jackie.php |archive-date=May 3, 2015}} Dan Weiss of Spin found out that "the strong-heeled 'Jackie' is far from conservative, and possibly more daring, with three of the year's best songs at the very top, middle, and bottom ('Jackie [B.M.F.],' 'I Bet,' 'One Woman Army'), which couldn't be more different from each other." Eyan B. Patrick of Exclaim! named it "a solidly produced effort that features an artist comfortable with who she is both privately and as an artist."

Anupa Mistry of Pitchfork called the album "a serviceable record that gets better with multiple listens", but remarked that "it hints at a storyline, but doesn't go deeper" [...] "[W]hat would've given her the edge that her peers maintain is some insight behind Ciara's redemption songs." Idolator's Christina Lee echoed the same sentiment, stating: "Instead of expanding on how her life has changed, though, Jackie finds Ciara settling into her comfort zone. These songs are good fun, though they aren’t as revelatory or forward-thinking as ‘Body Party’ or the rest of 2013's Ciara, the best album she's made." Stacy Ann-Ellis of Vibe also noted that "[s]onically, it feels all over the place and by album's end, there's no clear cut takeaway message," but ensured that "there are still more positives than negatives to be found on 'Jackie'." Michael Arceneaux of Complex was unsure about Ciara's personality on the album, declaring that she "doesn't know who she wants to be on her new album." In a less enthusiastic review, Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote that "[t]he album contains fewer highlights than any previous Ciara album," concluding that "the results are mixed." Steven J. Horowitz of Billboard felt that the album was "oddly impersonal" and "a missed opportunity for a talented artist to connect with fans in a new way."

The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 chart with 25,000 album-equivalent units (19,900 in sales) and had the lowest first-week sales amongst her first six albums.{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/05/13/ciara-debuts-at-no-17-with-jackie/ |title=Ciara Debuts at No. 17 with 'Jackie' |work=Rap-Up |date=May 13, 2015 |access-date=May 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516001918/http://www.rap-up.com/2015/05/13/ciara-debuts-at-no-17-with-jackie/ |archive-date=May 16, 2015 |url-status=live }} Its sales placed it at number 13 on the Top Album Sales chart.{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/299324/ciara/chart?f=2160 |title=Ciara – Chart history – Billboard |website=www.billboard.com |access-date=May 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160528213640/http://www.billboard.com/artist/299324/Ciara/chart?f=2160 |archive-date=May 28, 2016 |url-status=live }}

Credits adapted from liner notes and iTunes.

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| headline = Jackie — Standard edition

| extra_column = Producer(s)

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| title1 = Jackie (B.M.F.)

| writer1 = {{hlist|Ciara Harris|Harmony "H-Money" Samuels|Gamal Lewis|Chloe Angelides}}

| extra1 = {{hlist|Samuels|Chris "Tek" O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length1 = 5:28

| title2 = That's How I'm Feelin'

| note2 = featuring Pitbull and Missy Elliott

| writer2 = {{hlist|Ester Dean|Jamal Jones|Armando C. Perez|Melissa Elliott|Larry Linn}}

| extra2 = {{hlist|Polow da Don|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length2 = 3:58

| title3 = Lullaby

| writer3 = {{hlist|Harris|Lukasz Gottwald|Lewis|Theron Thomas|Henry Walter|Kenneth Gamble|Bunny Sigler|Cornell Haynes Jr.|Antoine Macon}}

| extra3 = {{hlist|Dr. Luke|Cirkut|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length3 = 3:46

| title4 = Dance like We're Making Love

| writer4 = {{hlist|Harris|Gottwald|Theron Thomas|Timothy Thomas|Walter}}

| extra4 = {{hlist|Dr. Luke|Cirkut|Ciara{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length4 = 4:16

| title5 = Stuck on You

| writer5 = {{hlist|Harris|Samuels|Edgar "JV" Etienne|Theron Thomas}}

| extra5 = {{hlist|Samuels|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length5 = 4:10

| title6 = Fly

| writer6 = {{hlist|Rachel Assil|Jones}}

| extra6 = {{hlist|Polow da Don|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length6 = 4:06

| title7 = I Bet

| writer7 = {{hlist|Harris|Samuels|Timothy Thomas|Theron Thomas}}

| extra7 = {{hlist|Samuels|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length7 = 4:47

| title8 = Give Me Love

| writer8 = {{hlist|Harris|Gottwald|Jacob Kasher Hindlin|Lewis|Theron Thomas|Walter}}

| extra8 = {{hlist|Dr. Luke|Cirkut}}

| length8 = 3:20

| title9 = Kiss & Tell

| writer9 = {{hlist|Gottwald|Theron Thomas|Walter}}

| extra9 = {{hlist|Dr. Luke|Cirkut|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length9 = 3:43

| title10 = One Woman Army

| writer10 = {{hlist|Harvey Mason Jr.|Damon Thomas|Ali Tamposi|Livvi Franc}}

| extra10 = The Underdogs

| length10 = 3:54

| title11 = I Got You

| writer11 = Diane Warren

| extra11 = {{hlist|Samuels|Harris{{ref|b|[b]}}|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length11 = 4:56}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| headline = Jackie – Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)

| total_length = 62:44

| title_width=25%

| writing_width=50%

| extra_width=25%

| title10 = All Good

| writer10 = {{hlist|Theron Thomas|Timothy Thomas}}

| extra10 = {{hlist|Polow da Don|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length10 = 3:39

| title11 = Only One

| writer11 = {{hlist|Harris|Angelides|Timothy Thomas|Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez}}

| extra11 = {{hlist|A.C.|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length11 = 3:31

| title12 = One Woman Army (Intro)

| writer12 = Samuels

| extra12 = {{hlist|Samuels|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length12 = 0:54

| title13 = One Woman Army

| writer13 = {{hlist|Mason|D. Thomas|Tamposi|Franc}}

| extra13 = The Underdogs

| length13 = 3:54

| title14 = I Got You

| writer14 = Warren

| extra14 = {{hlist|Samuels|Harris{{ref|b|[b]}}|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length14 = 4:56

| title15 = I Bet

| note15 = Remix) (featuring Joe Jonas

| writer15 = {{hlist|Harris|Samuels|Timothy Thomas|Theron Thomas|Joe Jonas}}

| extra15 = {{hlist|Samuels|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length15 = 4:47

| title16 = I Bet

| note16 = R3hab Remix

| writer16 = {{hlist|Harris|Samuels|Timothy Thomas|Theron Thomas}}

| extra16 = {{hlist|Samuels|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}|R3hab{{ref|c|[c]}}}}

| length16 = 3:28}}

{{Track listing

| total_length = 46:24

| extra_column = Producer(s)

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| title17 = I Bet

| note17 = Remix) (featuring T.I.

| writer17 = {{hlist|Harris|Samuels|Timothy Thomas|Theron Thomas}}

| extra17 = {{hlist|Samuels|O'Ryan{{ref|a|[a]}}}}

| length17 = 3:53}}

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• {{sup|{{note|c|[c]}}}} signifies a remixer
• "Jackie (B.M.F)" contains a sample from "Amen, Brother", as performed by The Winstons.
• "That's How I'm Feelin{{'}}" contains a sample from "Jive Rhythm Trx – 122 BPM", as written by Larry Linn and performed by Willedson Dodgers.
• "Lullaby" contains elements of "Love, Need and Want You" written by Kenneth Gamble and Bunny Sigler and contains samples and portions of "Dilemma" written by Cornell Haynes Jr.

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Jackie German release:

• {{cite web |title=Jackie (Deluxe Version): Amazon.de: Musik |url=https://www.amazon.de/Jackie-Deluxe-Version-Ciara/dp/B00VSHHAF2/ |website=Amazon.com |location=Germany |language=de |date=May 1, 2015 |access-date=September 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104204330/https://www.amazon.de/Jackie-Deluxe-Version-Ciara/dp/B00VSHHAF2 |archive-date=November 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}
• {{cite web |title=iTunes – Musik – Jackie (Deluxe) von Ciara |url=https://music.apple.com/de/album/jackie-deluxe/983798746 |website=iTunes |publisher=Apple Inc. |location=Germany |language=de |date=May 1, 2015 |access-date=April 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521042610/https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/jackie-deluxe/id983798746 |archive-date=May 21, 2015 |url-status=live }}

Jackie British release:

• {{cite web |title=Jackie by Ciara: Amazon.co.uk: Music |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jackie-Ciara/dp/B00VSHHAF2/ |website=Amazon.com |location=United Kingdom |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=September 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104142005/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jackie-Ciara/dp/B00VSHHAF2 |archive-date=November 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}
• {{cite web |title=iTunes – Music – Jackie (Deluxe) by Ciara |url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/jackie-deluxe/983798746 |website=iTunes |publisher=Apple Inc. |location=United Kingdom |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=April 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521024403/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/jackie-deluxe/id983798746 |archive-date=May 21, 2015 |url-status=live }}

Jackie US release:

• {{cite web |title=Amazon.com: Ciara: Jackie (Deluxe Edition): Music |url=https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Deluxe-Edition-Ciara/dp/B00VSHHAF2/ |website=Amazon.com |location=United States |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=September 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309123738/http://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Deluxe-Edition-Ciara/dp/B00VSHHAF2 |archive-date=March 9, 2016 |url-status=live }}
• {{cite web |title=iTunes – Music – Jackie by Ciara |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/jackie/983800836 |website=iTunes |publisher=Apple Inc. |location=United States |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=April 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305053942/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jackie/id983800836 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |url-status=live }}
• {{cite web |title=iTunes – Music – Jackie (Deluxe) by Ciara |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/jackie-deluxe/983798746 |website=iTunes |publisher=Apple Inc. |location=United States |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=April 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507100118/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jackie-deluxe/id983798746 |archive-date=May 7, 2015 |url-status=live }}

Jackie Portuguese. release:

• {{cite web |title=iTunes – Music – Jackie (Deluxe) by Ciara |url=https://music.apple.com/pt/album/jackie-deluxe/983798746 |website=iTunes |publisher=Apple Inc. |location=Portugal |date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=May 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521030842/https://itunes.apple.com/pt/album/jackie-deluxe/id983798746 |archive-date=May 21, 2015 |url-status=live }}

Jackie Australian release:

• {{cite web |title=Jackie by Ciara |url=http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2295815/Jackie |website=Sanity |location=Australia |date=May 8, 2015 |access-date=April 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519081356/http://www.sanity.com.au/products/2295815/Jackie |archive-date=May 19, 2015 |url-status=dead }}
• {{cite web |title=iTunes – Music – Jackie (Deluxe) by Ciara |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/jackie-deluxe/983798746 |website=iTunes |publisher=Apple Inc. |location=Australia |date=May 8, 2015 |access-date=April 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521033817/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/jackie-deluxe/id983798746 |archive-date=May 21, 2015 |url-status=live }}

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