![]() The great thing about the timing of my record - not only was it Mother’s Day, my mom’s birthday is May fifth, and my due date was the first week of May. Did you intend for the record to come out around Mother’s Day since the album was inspired by your mom? To add to it, I’m probably in the happiest place I’ve been in my life, so there were so many tools of inspiration for this album.” On this album, I just wanted people to be able to feel a little bit closer with me. Sonically, the way I express myself now, I’m way more comfortable in my shoes, confident, and honest with myself. Musically, I just wanted to show my growth. It’s really about seeing the world through her perspective now. “ Jackie is inspired by my mom my mom’s name is Jackie. What’s the biggest theme behind the music of Jackie? What really influenced the record? Be excited about the whole challenge of it all.” It can really be fun if you look at things in a positive and exciting way. You should really enjoy the process and trust the process of having a child while you’re juggling everything. It is a lot of work having a child, but it really boils down to balance at the end of the day. It’s really all about balance, scheduling things, and mapping out your day, so you don’t feel overwhelmed. I believe that having a child is one of the greatest gifts on earth and in life. ![]() “I would tell people to really, truly make the best of it. What’s a piece of advice you would give to fellow musicians who are raising children and touring the world? It could be another way, but it has been working out very smoothly.” If anything, he makes the traveling even more interesting. The cool thing is that travels with me: He’s my good luck charm. ![]() He was planned, so I was really excited for him to be on this earth. The thing is, I was really prepared when my son was born. What has it been like co-parenting with Future? Has that been a challenge with touring and putting out Jackie? I feel like having a son was very necessary for me.” It’s helped me set my feet on the ground. “Being a mom has changed me first and foremost in the most necessary way possible. How has motherhood changed your music career? I have a whole newfound connection with fashion.” I can look at the clothing and say ‘this is from this line.’ When I’m describing something for a photo shoot or a video, I can say ‘make it feel like this,’ or ‘a little bit of Stella, or Gucci, Givenchy or Cavalli. Sometimes I can look at brands and I know the aesthetic right away. “I’ve always loved fashion, but I was still learning about fashion over the years. How has your style evolved over the years? Are there certain designers you look to now that you didn’t before? I have more wisdom, knowledge and experience on what I’m doing as a performer and as a woman.” I now have a clear understanding of how things work versus the beginning when you’re figuring out everything along the way. I’m really in womanhood - I’m in my full woman zone right now. Now I’ve been able to paint the blank canvas I started out with a few more colors. I was a young girl who was trying to figure out this new world I was walking into. Now, I have a baby, which is a big difference. How has the Ciara that put out “Goodies” in 2004 evolved over the past 11 years? We chatted with Ciara about what the new album, becoming a mom, and being in her “full woman zone.” On “That’s How I’m Feelin,’” featuring Missy Elliot (a familiar collaborator) and Pitbull, Ciara returns to the up-tempo her fans love. Her first single, “I Bet,” (released back in March) slowed things down and suggests that Ciara’s set on moving forward. On Jackie, which was released May 4, Ciara has shown that she plans to sing (and dance) through the good and the bad. Now on her sixth studio album, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter has found a more mature sound, thanks to motherhood (she gave birth to her son, Future Zahir Wilburn, last May), weathering a public breakup with rapper Future, and finding inspiration from her own mom. It’s been 11 years since Ciara made “Goodies” a worldwide hit.
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