Oh

2005 vocal by Ciara

2005 unmarried by Ciara featuring Ludacris

"Oh"
Oh (Ciara).jpg
Unmarried by Ciara featuring Ludacris
from the anthology Goodies
Released March 1, 2005 (2005-03-01)
Recorded 2004
Studio
  • Studio 609 Recordings (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Doppler (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • Patchwerk (Atlanta, Georgia)
Genre R&B[1]
Length 4:xvi
Label
  • LaFace
  • Sho'nuff
Songwriter(s)
  • Ciara Harris
  • Christopher Bridges
  • Andre Harris
  • Vidal Davis
  • Doncarlos Price
Producer(southward) Dre & Vidal
Ciara singles chronology
"1, 2 Step"
(2004)
"Oh"
(2005)
"Lose Control"
(2005)
Ludacris singles chronology
"Number One Spot"
(2005)
"Oh"
(2005)
"The Potion"
(2005)

"Oh" is a song past American singer, Ciara who wrote the song with Ludacris (who features on the vocal), Andre Harris, and Vidal Davis. "Oh" was produced by Harris and Davis, who work as Dre & Vidal. The song was released on March 1, 2005, as the third single from her debut album, Goodies. The downtempo R&B song features hip-hop elements and a heavy bassline, and can be seen as an anthem to her hometown, Atlanta, Georgia. Ciara sings virtually the many things the city has to offer, while Ludacris raps the 3rd poetry.

The song was well received by music critics, who praised the song'southward beat, specifically noting its radio-friendliness. It won an award at the 2006 ASCAP award shows for "Nearly Performed Songs" with the two previous singles from Goodies, "Goodies" and "1, 2 Pace." The song also took abode the award for "Pick Music Make-Out Song" at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards and for "Coolest Collabo" at the 2006 Vibe Awards. The vocal was listed at number 127 on Pitchfork Media's top 500 songs of the 2000s. The song was placed at number 72 on Slant's The 100 Best Singles of the Aughts. It, along with other songs on Goodies, helped earn Ciara the nomination for Best New Artist at the 48th Grammy Awards.

The single was a commercial success, peaking at number two in the United States, condign her third sequent top iii hit. Information technology too peaked inside the tiptop ten of charts in many international markets, including Frg, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and was certified platinum in the Us and gold in Australia. The song was accompanied by a music video, which showed the singer dancing with friends in the streets of Atlanta, as well as in an arena and a parking garage.

Composition and meaning [edit]

In 2004, Ciara was in the recording studio with Dre & Vidal. She decided to take the beat out back to Atlanta, Georgia. It took Ciara ane calendar week to complete the lyrics for the beloved vocal to Atlanta.[ii] She quoted, "I didn't waste time and simply write to whatsoever beat. If I don't similar a beat, I won't work with it." Likewise she recalled, "I wanted to make sure that nosotros were actually talking almost Atlanta".[iii]

While composing the lyrics, Ciara spoke to her direction to get Ludacris on the rails and he agreed. She said, "I think Ludacris is perfect".[iii]

Critical reception [edit]

"Oh" received positive reviews from music critics. Pop Matters described the track equally "dark" and "infectious", "whose trounce approximates the David Imprint-constructed "Rubber Band Man" banger."[4] Musicomh.com opined that "Oh" is "far and away the album'due south all-time track" and the "ultimate cruising tune."[5] Virgin Media wrote that it was "the album'southward standout runway".[half dozen] One negative review of the song, published by The Situation, said the song was "non equally strong" as other songs on the album, "as Luda'south raspy vocals overpower Ciara's sweet tone."[seven]

"Oh" went on to win an accolade at the 2006 ASCAP laurels shows for "Near Performed Songs" with the two previous singles from Goodies, "Goodies" and "one, 2 Step." The song also took dwelling house the award for "Option Music Make-Out Song" at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards and for "Coolest Collabo" at the 2006 Vibe Awards. The song was listed at number 127 on Pitchfork Media'southward top 500 songs of the 2000s.

Chart performance [edit]

"Oh" was solicited to radio formats on March xviii, 2005. The song debuted at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of March 25, 2005, and became Ciara's tertiary height five single.[8] Eventually "Oh" became Ciara's second song in a row (after "ane, 2 Step") to reach a height of number 2 on the chart, being stuck for a single calendar week behind Gwen Stefani'due south "Hollaback Girl". Information technology also peaked at two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, stuck for ii weeks behind Bobby Valentino's "Dull Downwards", and number one on the Rhythmic Meridian twoscore and Hot 100 Airplay.[nine] The vocal spent a total of 33 weeks on the nautical chart.[x] The song also peaked number vi on the Pop 100, Pop 100 Airplay, and Top xl Mainstream. It was a minor sales hit, peaking at fifteen on the Hot Digital Songs.[9] "Oh" was commissioned dance remixes. The vocal appeared on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart, peaking at number 20. The "DJ Volume Due south Beach" remix appears on the bonus CD of Goodies: The Videos & More. The unmarried was certified platinum past the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a one thousand thousand digital copies in the United States.[11]

As well, "Oh" was a hitting outside the US. The vocal debuted and peaked at number four in the U.k. and number five for two weeks in New Zealand. The song also peaked at number seven in Australia, Federal republic of germany, and Ireland. Information technology was also a top twenty hitting in Republic of finland and Switzerland.[12]

"Oh." was listed at number 21 on the Top Hot 100 Hits of 2005.

Music video [edit]

The music video for "Oh" was directed past the Fatty Cats. Information technology begins with Ciara sitting with "niggling" Ciara watching a video player. The camera zooms into the video role player and reveals an overview of Atlanta and scenes of Ciara and her friends at a block party in an alley. She performs the first poetry and start chorus in the middle of the street, while she is surrounded by guests and their cars. There are dance sequences throughout the remainder of the video and a scene with Ciara performing on summit of a auto equally Ludacris raps. Ciara is besides "ridin' irksome" in a archetype model Oldsmobile. At that place is also a cameo past Gucci Mane, Jazzy Pha, and Boyz due north da Hood.

Ciara described the choreography as "the real star" and "very intense". Also, Ciara quoted that she and her choreographer tried "to discover the all-time moves that we can". The video was choreographed by Devyne Stephens. Information technology features former dancers of Usher and MC Hammer.[3]

"Oh" was nominated in the "Best R&B Video" category at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Alicia Keys's "Karma".

Formats and rail listings [edit]

Personnel [edit]

  • Vocals by: Ciara and Ludacris
  • Produced by: Dre & Vidal
  • Recorded by: Vincent Dilorenzo at Studio 609 recordings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ralph Cacciuri and Sam Thomas at Doppler Studios, Atlanta, Georgia and Kori Anders at Patchwerk Studios, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Mixed by: Vincent Dilorenzo, Andre Harris and Vidal Davis at Studio 609, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Assisted by: Mike Tsarsati

Charts [edit]

Certifications [edit]

Release history [edit]

References [edit]

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