It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) within five weeks of its release and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The Evolution became Ciara's first and only number-one album in the US. Generally, critics praised Ciara's increased vocal ability and the album's lyricism, but criticised its frequent interludes and the latter half of the album. The album received mixed to positive reviews from most music critics. Ciara also co-wrote and co-produces most of the songs. Collipark, the Neptunes, Polow da Don, Rodney Jerkins, the Clutch, will.i.am, among others, and featured guest appearances from 50 Cent and Chamillionaire. Ciara was the executive producer of the album and enlisted production from Antwoine Collins, Brian Kennedy, Bryan-Michael Cox, Calvo Da Gr8, Dallas Austin, Jazze Pha, Kendrick Dean, Lil Jon, Mr. The tracks are also said to be geared toward a more urban audience. It deals with Ciara's experiences after being in the public eye for the two years prior to the album's release. The album was seen as a coming of age project for the singer, as it featured songs with more substance than her last effort.
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The Evolution of Dance features dance tracks, The Evolution of Fashion deals with self-expression, while the last, entitled The Evolution of C, features tracks that discuss how Ciara has evolved as a person since the start of her career. The first features crunk&B and uptempo records, which mainly deal with feminine independence, while its successor, entitled The Evolution of Music features ballads dealing with the positives and struggles of love.
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The album is separated into five sections, with each showcasing a different side of Ciara's artistry. Ciara: The Evolution (simply known as The Evolution ) is the second studio album by American singer Ciara, released on December 5, 2006, by LaFace Records.