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  • Aug
    20
    2012

    New Song: Ciara – ‘Livin’ It Up’

    Written by Trent | Filed under Ciara
    Ciara One Woman Army TheLavaLizard

    Ciara beams in a ‘One Woman Army’ promo pic.

    While we wait for Ciara to release her new single, ‘Sorry’, the star has issued another song instead. ‘Livin’ it Up’ is featured on a special Cosmopolitan magazine playlist and will also reportedly appear on Ciara’s upcoming ‘One Woman Army’ album.

    Earlier today, Ciara shared the single cover of ‘Sorry’ but since that time, no other information about the song has been revealed to her fans or the media. Perhaps, she is simply trying to build anticipation by remaining mysterious. Yes, let’s be nice and assume that.

    Listen to Ciara’s ‘Livin’ it Up’ below:

    The sample of used in ‘Livin’ it Up’ is definitely the highlight of the song and it is quite catchy. However, Ciara’s approach to the vocals detracts from the music’s appeal. Honestly, the way she pronounced certain words was actually a bit annoying and she sounded as though she was trying far too hard.

    Still, it’s great to hear Ciara pushing her voice without the assistance of auto-tune. Now, all we need is for her to work on expanding her range and her tone so that she won’t sound like a weaker version of D. Woods from Danity Kane.

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    31 Comments

    1. Noel says:
      August 20, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      Honestly…this song is pretty dope. Yes..it’s generic pop, but it’s catchy, and radio friendly. Good for her. Also, this is way better than Mariah’s new one…just saying.

    2. Carl says:
      August 20, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Loving this song, I’m getting used to hearing potential singles without features.. go ciara, and I thought her vocals were quite good on this song, they sound improved to me

    3. Sunshine says:
      August 20, 2012 at 12:54 pm

      I think the song is cute! I dont understand the “Dwoods from Danity kane” comparison but thats Trents opinion.

    4. Annie says:
      August 20, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      OMG this poster is a fucking hater.This song is too DOPE!!! like i cnt fault this,this goes too hard!!

    5. shane says:
      August 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      i kinda like it

    6. New Song: Ciara - 'Livin It Up' | RatedRnB says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      [...] Thanks TLL! [...]

    7. Pebbles says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      I love this song!!…….and trent im starting to think your just hater because u never give this girl the props she deserves…….pressed much?

    8. Liberiangirl says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      Oh geez, x_____x, mmm

    9. let the truth be known-- says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      Nice song but will it make you rush out and buy the album? I am directing this to people who are not a fan of ciara but once was.

    10. Sleazy says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      This song is EVERYTHINg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    11. Fan says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      Trent will always be a hater of certain artists.. Rihanna anyone?
      I only visit this site to listen to new songs, not to read Trent’s thoughts because most of the time he’s just being bitter. But thanks for the new music, and well done Ciara:)

    12. OK says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      It could be a hit. *shrugs* To me, it sounds very generic, like anybody could be singing it. There’s nothing about it that says it’s “a Ciara song”.

    13. larry says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      AMAZING SONG (for Ciara!) Shes trying really well this time around from what this sounds

    14. DOMOdotSCORE says:
      August 20, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      It’s cute. Nothing spectacular but still a decent song.

    15. brandy fan says:
      August 20, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      i be living it up? what? I agree with Trent… the words she used are more for a hood song and not a pop song.

    16. pisces2g says:
      August 20, 2012 at 3:12 pm

      this sounds like a recycled cheetah girls song,its not bad, but its not what she needs right now #CHEETAHGIRL4LYFE

    17. Clab says:
      August 20, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      Whoever posted this is by far a definite HATER, get out from under your girlfriend Rihanna and give another talented artist a chance. This song hits hard and is major FIRE!!!

    18. theman says:
      August 20, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      It’s good, she needs some good pop songs. She sounds good here. She’s actually using her voice, and it’s nice. Idon’t get where it’s forced at all. She has drastically improved vocally. Very good job…

    19. Steph says:
      August 20, 2012 at 8:12 pm

      This is amazing and trent is such a hater, always trying to find something to say about Ciara. My last time visiting this stupid site, which looks like a beat down version of That Grape Juice

    20. ebites1 says:
      August 20, 2012 at 8:15 pm

      This is much better than the song I heard from her earlier on your site. It has a nice hook that would make people stop and listen however the way she pronounced some of the words grates a bit on the nerves. Seriously can she not sing with her own accent or is it that she’s trying to emphasis too much on certain words either way it did not win musical points to me.

    21. Brrrz says:
      August 20, 2012 at 8:31 pm

      Go ciara

    22. Dee says:
      August 21, 2012 at 2:06 am

      Get’em Ciara! Keep living it up!

    23. Jermaine says:
      August 21, 2012 at 3:44 am

      So you think she’s tryin too hard..

    24. JustMe_Andria says:
      August 21, 2012 at 3:48 am

      Lack luster

    25. Matthew Charlery-Smith says:
      August 21, 2012 at 9:41 am

      Great B-side of album filler but Sweat and Overdose were better. If she’s doing album promotion this will go down well to make up a set but not for a first single, or second. Maybe 4th!

    26. rh says:
      August 21, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      go cici

    27. rh says:
      August 21, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      hyyyyyyyyy yes

    28. tae says:
      August 21, 2012 at 10:36 pm

      This will be an great album filler but not as her 1st pop single or even 2nd maybe 3rd.

    29. jasantiago says:
      August 22, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      I’m still waiting on the full and masterd version of overdose. But I like this song also. Forced???? Now, Beyonce and Rihanna are forced! Lacking. And to think …..trent raved about Mariah’s “Triumphant ” single…..hummmmm

    30. O'neil says:
      August 22, 2012 at 11:53 pm

      I’m not a fan of Ciara but this song is really hottt!!!

    31. KingHasArrived says:
      August 23, 2012 at 2:14 am

      Amazing Record , Ciara Really Is Coming Back Strong. Now If Only My Fave Could Be More Organized.

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