Ciara's Fantasy Ride

MANILA, Philippines - “My ultimate goal is to be one of the best female entertainers ever, like those I watched growing up,” Ciara (photo) says. “You have to always be ahead of what you do and reach ahead and push yourself forward to be better.”

Her third album, Fantasy Ride is a testament to her growth. As shown in the sensual videos for the Polow Da Don-crafted hit, Never Ever (with Young Jeezy) and the smash single, Love Sex Magic with Justin Timberlake (who also co-produced the track), she is boldly demonstrating her womanhood and sexuality without apology.

“I am taking my fans on a virtual fantasy ride through music and my life. I have changed since my last album, but it’s essentially the same Ciara, but with added elements and spice,” she says of the new album, most of which she co-wrote and co-executive-produced. “Look at the first two singles. They both are extensions of who I am and yet are so different. Never Ever is very warm and Love Sex Magic is aggressive. Both are sides of me and there is so much more to share. It’s all a part of the Fantasy Ride.”

Fantasy Ride mixes Ciara’s trademark R&B and hip-hop thunder with a seducing dash of clever pop.

Fantasy Ride is out in CDs under Sony Music.