Oh
"Oh" | ||||
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Single by Ciara featuring Ludacris | ||||
from the album Goodies | ||||
Released | March 1, 2005 (2005-03-01) | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
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Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(south) | Dre & Vidal | |||
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Ludacris singles chronology | ||||
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"Oh" is a vocal past American singer, Ciara who wrote the song with Ludacris (who features on the vocal), Andre Harris, and Vidal Davis. "Oh" was produced past Harris and Davis, who work as Dre & Vidal. The song was released on March 1, 2005, as the third single from her debut anthology, Goodies. The downtempo R&B song features hip-hop elements and a heavy bassline, and can exist seen as an anthem to her hometown, Atlanta, Georgia. Ciara sings nigh the many things the city has to offer, while Ludacris raps the third verse.
The song was well received past music critics, who praised the song's beat, specifically noting its radio-friendliness. It won an award at the 2006 ASCAP award shows for "Most Performed Songs" with the two previous singles from Goodies, "Goodies" and "one, 2 Step." The song too took home the accolade for "Choice Music Make-Out Song" at the 2005 Teen Selection Awards and for "Coolest Collabo" at the 2006 Vibe Awards. The song was listed at number 127 on Pitchfork Media'due south summit 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 Creative person at the 48th Grammy Awards.
The single was a commercial success, peaking at number ii in the United States, becoming her third consecutive top three hit. Information technology besides peaked within the superlative ten of charts in many international markets, including Germany, New Zealand and the Uk, and was certified platinum in the US and golden in Australia. The song was accompanied by a music video, which showed the vocalizer dancing with friends in the streets of Atlanta, equally well as in an loonshit and a parking garage.
Composition and meaning [edit]
In 2004, Ciara was in the recording studio with Dre & Vidal. She decided to have the beat dorsum to Atlanta, Georgia. Information technology took Ciara one calendar week to complete the lyrics for the dearest song to Atlanta.[2] She quoted, "I didn't waste time and only write to whatever beat. If I don't like a beat, I won't work with information technology." Likewise she recalled, "I wanted to make sure that we were actually talking about Atlanta".[3]
While composing the lyrics, Ciara spoke to her management to get Ludacris on the track and he agreed. She said, "I think Ludacris is perfect".[3]
Critical reception [edit]
"Oh" received positive reviews from music critics. Pop Matters described the rail as "dark" and "infectious", "whose shell approximates the David Imprint-constructed "Rubber Band Homo" banger."[4] Musicomh.com opined that "Oh" is "far and abroad the album's best track" and the "ultimate cruising tune."[5] Virgin Media wrote that it was "the album's standout track".[6] One negative review of the song, published by The Situation, said the song was "not equally strong" as other songs on the album, "every bit Luda's raspy vocals overpower Ciara'south sweetness tone."[seven]
"Oh" went on to win an honor at the 2006 ASCAP laurels shows for "Most Performed Songs" with the two previous singles from Goodies, "Goodies" and "i, 2 Step." The vocal also took dwelling the honour for "Choice 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's top 500 songs of the 2000s.
Nautical chart performance [edit]
"Oh" was solicited to radio formats on March 18, 2005. The song debuted at number 75 on the United states of america Billboard Hot 100 the week of March 25, 2005, and became Ciara's third top five single.[viii] Eventually "Oh" became Ciara'south second song in a row (later "1, 2 Step") to achieve a peak of number two on the chart, being stuck for a single week behind Gwen Stefani'south "Hollaback Girl". Information technology also peaked at two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs nautical chart, stuck for two weeks behind Bobby Valentino'southward "Slow Down", and number i on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot 100 Airplay.[9] The song spent a total of 33 weeks on the chart.[10] The song likewise peaked number six on the Pop 100, Popular 100 Airplay, and Acme xl Mainstream. Information technology was a minor sales hit, peaking at xv 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 single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Clan of America (RIAA) for sales of over a 1000000 digital copies in the Usa.[11]
Also, "Oh" was a hit exterior the United states of america. The song debuted and peaked at number four in the United Kingdom and number 5 for ii weeks in New Zealand. The song likewise peaked at number seven in Australia, Germany, and Ireland. Information technology was also a meridian twenty hit in Finland and Switzerland.[12]
"Oh." was listed at number 21 on the Elevation Hot 100 Hits of 2005.
Music video [edit]
The music video for "Oh" was directed past the Fat Cats. It begins with Ciara sitting with "piffling" Ciara watching a video player. The photographic camera zooms into the video actor and reveals an overview of Atlanta and scenes of Ciara and her friends at a block party in an alley. She performs the first verse and first chorus in the centre 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 top of a motorcar equally Ludacris raps. Ciara is as well "ridin' slow" in a classic model Oldsmobile. There is likewise a cameo by Gucci Mane, Jazzy Pha, and Boyz n da Hood.
Ciara described the choreography equally "the real star" and "very intense". As well, Ciara quoted that she and her choreographer tried "to find the best moves that we tin". The video was choreographed past Devyne Stephens. It features former dancers of Conductor and MC Hammer.[iii]
"Oh" was nominated in the "Best R&B Video" category at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, but lost to Alicia Keys'south "Karma".
Formats and track listings [edit]
(Released 2005) Side A
Side B
(Released 2005)
(Released August 1, 2005)
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(Released 2005)
(Released 2005)
(Released 2005)
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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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- ^ a b "Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on Jan ane, 2010. Retrieved Oct 13, 2021.
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