Body Party

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"Body Party" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Ciara for her self-titled fifth studio album, Ciara (2013). It was written by Ciara, Jasper Cameron, Nayvadius "Future" Wilburn, Michael Williams, Pierre Ramon Slaughter, Carlton Mahone, Rodney Terry, and was produced by Mike Will Made It. The song premiered on March 4, 2013, via Billboard.com and was released as a digital download on March 8, 2013, as the lead single of her fifth album. Epic Records serviced the single to Rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on April 9, 2013. Musically, "Body Party" is a down-tempo R&B song that samples "My Boo" by Ghost Town DJ's. "Body Party" received positive reviews from critics who praised the slow synthesized production akin to songs by Prince and R. Kelly. Rolling Stone ranked "Body Party" at number 22 for The Best Songs of 2013, which made it the highest RnB song on the list. Upon release, the song charted at thirty nine on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and has since peaked at number six. The song also debuted at number thirty-five on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached a current peak of twenty-two. The single was also certified double platinum by the RIAA in 2019 and is Ciara's second multi-platinum single after "1, 2 Step". The song's accompanying music video, shot by Director X, tells a story of the first time when Ciara and Future met. Aside from Future, the video featured cameo appearances from artists including Trinidad James and Ludacris. The video received positive reviews from critics as well as from musical peer Nicki Minaj. The song's official remix was released on May 16, 2013 and features Future and B.o. B. Ciara performed the single for the first time on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in June 2013. The video was nominated for Best Choreography at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Treasure by Bruno Mars, but won for "Best Dance Performance" at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards. 


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Nayvadius Cash (born Nayvadius Wilburn on November 20, 1983), better known by his stage name Future, is an American musician from Kirkwood, Atlanta, Georgia. He is signed to the record label Epic Records. more »

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Release Information
"Body Party" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ciara from her self-titled fifth studio album, "Ciara". The song was released as the lead single from the album on March 8, 2013.
Writing Credits
"Body Party" was co-written by Ciara, Nayvadius "Future" Wilburn, Michael Williams, and Pierre Ramon Slaughter.
Production Party
The song was produced by Mike Will Made It, known for his extensive work with popular artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Miley Cyrus.
Chart Performance
"Body Party" was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
Grammy Nomination
The song received a Grammy nomination in 2014 for Best R&B Song but did not win the award.
Personal Connection
Ciara was engaged to Future at the time of the song's release, making the sexual references in the song a personal one.
Music Video
The music video for "Body Party" features Ciara's then-fiance, Future. The video was directed by Director X and was inspired by the movie “House Party”.
Critical Response
The song was acclaimed by music critics, with many praising its slow and sensual vibe and Ciara's breathy vocals.
Sampling
"Body Party" is notable for its sampling of the song "My Boo" by Ghost Town DJs, a hit from the mid-90s.
Dance Routine
The song has a notable dance routine that was showcased in the music video. Ciara is known for her dancing skills and often includes complex routines in her performances.
Collaboration History
"Body Party" marked Future's first collaboration with Ciara, subsequent collaborations have included songs like "Anytime" and "Turn On The Lights (Remix)".
Sensual Lyrics
The song features sensual and playful lyrics, with Ciara singing about how her partner's touch makes her want to dance.
Influence
Despite its release in 2013, "Body Party" continues to be influential, with several artists and audiences recognizing it as a modern R&B classic.

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