I think it's so fun when I get to work with women writers in particular because we really understand the core story or foundation as women. That's so important to me that the authenticity is there, you know, from the place that I speak from for my women. Having other females with me helps me dig deeper.
— Ciara
I want to be a combination of P. Diddy and Oprah.
This digital world is what you make of it in the end.
Whatever you do, have fun while doing it. That's important for me.
Music that comes from the heart - that's the music that moves me.
I don't believe in being vengeful or trying to send a message to someone. You waste your energy that way.
If you don't embrace who you are and accept who you are, you won't be able to live a happy life.
Being a mom to my son has taken precedence over everything in my life, and I think that's the order it should be... It's a great challenge that I don't think's ever gonna stop.
Moms, take it from me: do not buy your baby too many shoes when they're so tiny, because their feet grow every week.
I don't believe in bright, cheesy colors that are applied from roots to tips. I'm not really into that. But I love the more fashion-y way of adding color to your hair methodically.
I've always had a strong love and a sense of care for kids. And the one thing is evident and is so true - the kids are our future.
I believe a person's style is an expression of who you are - way more than dancing.
When I shop, I only do it when I really have to do it for something. I don't like to try on clothing like that - as much I love looking fly.
I'm a tomboy at heart. I always like to say that I'm an ordinary girl doing extraordinary things.
I definitely want to get more active in the film world. My experiences I've had thus far have been really fun, and I definitely feel my best is yet to come in that world.
I've had purpose because I've always wanted to be successful, but having my son is the cherry on top. He makes me go harder in achieving all that I've dreamed of.
I actually have two songs I did with Nicki Minaj. We didn't even plan on doing it that way, but it was an organic connection and just a really solid connection she and I had musically.
I want to do what I feel in my soul. My soul won't lead me wrong.
I like to oversee what I do, so I have a hand in writing my songs. I also have people there to help me with my vision.
It becomes obvious when people are sincere in their criticism and when they're not. I've learned over time that people will always have something to say.
Being a mom, I can't imagine my child not having a meal. That's hard to digest.
I've had my ups. I've had my downs, but I've been able to push through every obstacle that's been thrown my way.
When you believe in yourself, and you always give 100% in a relationship, you're very confident in the value of your love. But for some people, there's that feeling that the grass is always greener.
No one is different from the other. I'm very grateful that I have a diverse group of fans as well. We welcome individuality over here in my world, and I think that my fans can see and feel that.
Juggling being a mom and an entertainer is a challenge I face every day.
I use Revlon waterproof mascara. And then I love a smokey eye when I perform because I think it's important to make your eyes pop when you're on stage.
My inspiration is European fashion. I'm really into Euro fashion, and I also love rock n' roll. That's the mentality that I like to have when I'm dealing with fashion.
Vocally, I'm definitely pushing out more. That feels good. It's very freeing. I've always been very private and consciously private. Now it's kinda like, 'Who cares.' I'm gonna be free and gonna be me. I feel good.
There's nothing better than when a man is in tune with who he is.
I'm a military baby, so I kind of always see the world as one; we just have different colours, and we're from different places in the world.
For me, I like old-school rap music. There was a time when music was so, so rich overall, and the content of what people talked about was so deep on every level, song-for-song, pound-for-pound, and on radio, there was so much content. I gravitate more towards that type of music, to be honest.
As an artist, I think it's important to always keep growing, and I definitely want to keep challenging myself.
My fans have grown up with me and seen my life change over the years, from a young girl with 'Goodies' to a full-grown woman and now mom.
I don't see myself beneath Beyonce and Jay Z; I don't see myself above them. I'm in my own world, hungry to grow.
You're only a new artist one time, and I can just say I'm so blessed. I feel so inspired to do other things, to be so much more.
In our world, as artists, the only time I'm allowed to express myself is through song.
I wasn't a big fan of Instagram at first. I felt it was watering down the way music is perceived 'cause it made things seem more normal.
You hear women talk about it all the time, like when you turn thirty, 'That's when it all came together for me, girl.' Honestly, that's what I feel.
I have to be tough in my work environment and tough in the world.
It's just so cool when you meet people who are different than you are. That can give you a different perspective, a viewpoint on life, or inspire you. I mean, what would the world be like if we were all the same? I think it would be very boring.
As long as I know that I give my best every time, I can sleep well knowing that.
My journey has been a very fun one because I've chosen to make the best of every challenge that I've had along the way no matter what.
I love the Fashion Fair Concealer Wheel. That's my little secret. It comes with three colors in it. What I like about it is that you could almost cover your whole face in it if you want because you can mix the colors to create the perfect shade that works with your skin.
I'm such a perfectionist. I can be like, 'This has to be like this. And this, and this and this.' But then you realize a lot of things that you thought mattered, they really don't matter.
Confidence is everything. Confidence is what makes that simple white tee and jeans look good.
I love when people have their own creative vision, when a person stands out and tries different things.
I do not like going to the dressing room and trying on millions of outfits. I just look at something and hope that it will work. I try it on at home, since I don't like going through the whole process.
I don't know - I don't listen to the radio that much. I really am an old-soul kind of girl.
I never understood when people would say, 'I would die for my child,' but you become so selfless.
My dad's my nanny, so he spends a lot of time with me in L.A. when my mom's in Atlanta.
