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QuoteCiara, R&B's still-reigning princess, is taking a dark, psychedelic turn with her new song, featured in The Last Witch Hunter. For the action film starring Vin Diesel, out October 23rd, the singer tackles the Rolling Stones' bewitching "Paint It Black," and reimagines it as a syrupy, mesmerizing slow-burner. Hear the track below, and read Ciara's thoughts on the Stones, Missy Elliott and what comes next after Jackie.
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Is "Paint It Black" a song that you've wanted to cover for a while now?
No, to be honest with you, it was actually a surprise for me when I got the call from Universal Publishing and Lionsgate. When they asked me to do this, I was like, "Absolutely. This would be an honor." I had never thought to cover this song. It was never on my radar to cover it, but when the opportunity came along, I was very thrilled, because I love what the producer Adrianne Gonzales did. The direction that she went in was actually a sound I've always wanted to play with, and it just didn't get any better than being able to cover a Rolling Stones song. I feel like it pushes the edge and the limit for me, in reference to what people probably expect from me. So this was so many cool things in one. It was a huge honor, and then creatively I just got to really have some fun that I don't usually do in my music.
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I feel like I've been hearing a psychedelic-rock revival in R&B and hip-hop, from A$AP Rocky's album to Beyonc? covering the Doors at Made in America. Is that a direction you want to explore?
As an artist, I think it's important to always keep growing, and I definitely want to keep challenging myself. When moments like this come along, they're the perfect opportunity because they allow me to discover something new creatively. I definitely was inspired from the process, and I know that I will be working with Adrianne more. But also, I think that music is also in a very cool time where everyone's being very expressive, and it kind of also has a retro thing happening where hints of the old school are starting to come back into today's music. This is one of those cool moments where it reminds you of how great music was, how people are really experimenting right now and how it's cool to be able to do that today. And so our new generation of fans and people, the people that really paved the way for all of us artists, like the Rolling Stones ...
Are you a fan of the Rolling Stones?
I've been a fan of theirs. I wasn't a fan to know every song of theirs, but I definitely have been a fan of the Rolling Stones, but it's just so cool when a moment like this comes along.
How does the song play into The Last Witch Hunter? Have you gotten to see the film with the song in it?
Oh, it is so cool! I got to see it, and I had goosebumps when I saw my name in the end credits and where it says "song performed by Ciara." "The Rolling Stones' 'Paint It Black' performed by Ciara" is pretty darn cool. It was really cool to see that, and the movie was really awesome. I really enjoyed it. It was honestly a perfect film, and then the song being the end-title song, it was really super cool. When you see this great story and then the period at the end of the story is a song you sung that's by the Rolling Stones. It is pretty cool!
I know you've done a little bit of acting in movies before. Is that something that you would want to go back to in the future?
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. It's a world that I haven't really tapped into a lot and I want to do a whole lot more. [Hoping for] a whole lot more in television and film.
I know Jackie just came out this year, but are you starting to think of a follow-up?
Well, I'm preparing for my second leg of the Jackie tour, that I'll be doing with TopShop, who are actually sponsoring my tour. But right now, I'm really focused on the tour and there are a few cool things pending. My fans always get mad at me when I say, "I'll tell you about it soon," so that won't be the best thing to say! But there are some very cool things pending, and I'm super excited about them.
You have a pretty hefty roster of collaborators from across your career, but Missy Elliott is definitely at the top. Now that she's hinted at her own comeback, any chance you'll be assisting with that?
That whole creative idea and option will never be ruled out, you know. What Missy and I have is very special, and it's fun when I get to collaborate with her like on Jackie. I would say never rule out a Ciara and Missy collaboration because we do have such a great chemistry musically, and when us two get together, it's always insane energy. So I'm always down for that opportunity to get together, always down for that.
"Never rule out a Ciara and Missy collaboration because we do have such a great chemistry musically, and when us two get together, it's always insane energy."
Who are some of your favorite artists at the moment?
I'm an old soul. I'm listening to a lot of old school music, but I was in Belgium recently and I really loved European music. I wouldn't say a specific name of an artist because the playlist was kind of random. I like elevator music per se. I like the old school. I actually have been on a Luther kick and Sade kick, and if I could say from your generation, I think that what the Weeknd is doing is awesome. I think that Drake is awesome. I don't know ? I don't listen to the radio that much. I really am an old-soul kind of girl.
I feel like a lot of artists, especially when they're in a more personally creative space, tend to avoid, sometimes consciously and sometimes accidentally, listening to the radio and listening to music. Do you find that recording or writing, you sort of stay away from that so it doesn't influence you too much?
It's very true. You don't want to do what you're hearing. You don't hear it so much you accidentally do what you're hearing. 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.
I think the new generation of music is in an interesting place because there's so many emerging artists, like super-duper cool, fresh content. At the same time, there are also songs that are more so surface-type records, songs that don't really say too much for my soul personally. It's a really interesting time, and exciting time, because there are so many artists and I feel like everyone's being so expressive. I'm kind of finding out new ways of expressing myself, and that's exciting.
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WAIT!
hearing it.
something different... its appreciated. Not a fan of it, but it has a good production
hhhhh
this girl really thinks she's rihanna.
Quote from: Stewie on October 08, 2015, 03:29:59 PM
hhhhh
this girl really thinks she's rihanna.
shut your funky self up
Quote from: Tijobr on October 08, 2015, 03:29:21 PM
hearing it.
something different... its appreciated. Not a fan of it, but it has a good production
its the singer....if someone else with an interesting voice had sang this you would be going up for it...
rihanna, etc.
Quote from: Stewie on October 08, 2015, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: Tijobr on October 08, 2015, 03:29:21 PM
hearing it.
something different... its appreciated. Not a fan of it, but it has a good production
its the singer....if someone else with an interesting voice had sang this you would be going up for it...
rihanna, etc.
faggot are u mad ????
dam didnt rihanna just give you a cover ???
Quote from: NEJI. on October 08, 2015, 03:30:37 PM
Quote from: Stewie on October 08, 2015, 03:29:59 PM
hhhhh
this girl really thinks she's rihanna.
shut your funky self up
j
its ciara that needs to shut her mouth and stop singing songs she has no business singing
Quote from: NEJI. on October 08, 2015, 03:31:57 PM
Quote from: Stewie on October 08, 2015, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: Tijobr on October 08, 2015, 03:29:21 PM
hearing it.
something different... its appreciated. Not a fan of it, but it has a good production
its the singer....if someone else with an interesting voice had sang this you would be going up for it...
rihanna, etc.
faggot are u mad ????
dam didnt rihanna just give you a cover ???
waitt...where is it??
Quote from: Stewie on October 08, 2015, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: Tijobr on October 08, 2015, 03:29:21 PM
hearing it.
something different... its appreciated. Not a fan of it, but it has a good production
its the singer....if someone else with an interesting voice had sang this you would be going up for it...
rihanna, etc.
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& tell that hoe to stop her MJ tributesT... they aint cute at ALL
Quote from: Stewie on October 08, 2015, 03:30:52 PM
Quote from: Tijobr on October 08, 2015, 03:29:21 PM
hearing it.
something different... its appreciated. Not a fan of it, but it has a good production
its the singer....if someone else with an interesting voice had sang this you would be going up for it...
rihanna, etc.
maybe. But just after finishing it, I dont even remember the hook, lol. Dont know... it wasnt as special, imho
you faggs are HOT. lol
Stewe has sex with boys
And aids
And likes blu cantrell
i love hearing her do stuff out of her norm so i'm kinda using this right now :ohwow:
It's really cute
I'm gonna purchase
Not bad
Woo love Unbreakable
:plzstop:
Wow this is better than anything on Jackie.
No, just NO. She ruined one of my favorite Rolling Stones song. I'm pissed now. I'm going to go listen to the original which is miles better than this. Ugh.
v;
Quote from: Jay. on October 08, 2015, 06:44:02 PM
No, just NO. She ruined one of my favorite Rolling Stones song. I'm pissed now. I'm going to go listen to the original which is miles better than this. Ugh.
:omgwatshappening:
nice sig/avi jay
Quote from: Jay. on October 08, 2015, 06:44:02 PM
No, just NO. She ruined one of my favorite Rolling Stones song. I'm pissed now. I'm going to go listen to the original which is miles better than this. Ugh.
:plzstop:
And don't get me wrong, I use Ciara but I'm pissed. She ruined the entire song and the melody. Just no. And that producer needs to be shot for fucking up this iconic track.
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omf if her and the rolling stones perform this at the oscars... bitch.
nnnn the girls want more tea like this from ha.
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:ohwow: :ohwow: :ohwow: :ohwow: :ohwow:
Bit
It better drop tonight on iTunes
I like a dark yet vulnerable and innocent mess like this from her.
It's the perfect sound for her tbh.
Guys this is iconic
Ugh
Ciara really slays me when she gets it right
nn well rave then
As someone who loves the original...I will say her cover is cool. I wish the production was a bit better though. Better use of instruments.
Quote from: Jay. on October 08, 2015, 06:44:02 PM
No, just NO. She ruined one of my favorite Rolling Stones song.
nvl;
boy
"outraged!"
It's on ichu tomorrow
Yeah I like this
im kind of humming for filth...
HMMMMM MH MHHH
Quote from: Black Cristal on October 08, 2015, 07:35:57 PM
Quote from: garlic on October 08, 2015, 07:32:28 PM
im kind of humming for filth...
HMMMMM MH MHHH
nnnnn
U live for a touch of the dramatics.
Wait TWIN.
:whatgunofficer:
nnnn what kind of haunting melody
:stressed:
mmmmmmh mmmm mh
bit when the claps come in
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mmmmmhmmmm mmmmhhhmm hmmm hmmmmm
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This SLAYS. What the fuck
:everythingok:
Quote from: Black Cristal on October 08, 2015, 05:13:58 PM
Ommf QUEE is giving a bit of BORN TO DIE.
OMFfff
I want the next alb' ta give this!
:howfestive:
Come on bit!
When is it hitting iTunes?
Quote from: garlic on October 08, 2015, 07:14:34 PM
omf if her and the rolling stones perform this at the oscars... bitch.
wait ci :ohwow:
Quote from: Jay. on October 08, 2015, 06:47:26 PM
And don't get me wrong, I use Ciara but I'm pissed. She ruined the entire song and the melody. Just no. And that producer needs to be shot for fucking up this iconic track.
boy shutup.
this fucking sucks... and that's not biased shade
Lana should have re-made this ....
Quote from: Bentley! on October 08, 2015, 10:58:10 PM
Lana should have re-made this ....
lionsgate didnt want lana tho.
the first verse in that dragging voice was epic. But i dont like her reg soft voice on here that much.
I'm ready to BUY
Quote from: Bentley! on October 08, 2015, 10:58:10 PM
Lana should have re-made this ....
That boring ass bitch
I'm kinda scared to listen. This is a classic and without listening I'm sure it wasn't done justice.
It's epic
I purchased
Quote from: JCJ. on October 08, 2015, 09:33:10 PM
When is it hitting iTunes?
these fags still won't purchase
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Quote from: Ulysses on October 09, 2015, 12:18:07 AM
I'm kinda scared to listen. This is a classic and without listening I'm sure it wasn't done justice.
n
does ciara do any song justice?
Quote from: Mista on October 08, 2015, 11:20:23 PM
the first verse in that dragging voice was epic. But i dont like her reg soft voice on here that much.
her tone and diction makes my ears bleed..
Ya'll really enjoy hating this girl hfhfhfh
Quote from: Gallis on October 09, 2015, 12:28:17 AM
Ya'll really enjoy hating this girl hfhfhfh
apparently stewie also enjoys nursery porn
a deranged bunch for sure.
Quote from: Kurama on October 09, 2015, 12:19:56 AM
Quote from: JCJ. on October 08, 2015, 09:33:10 PM
When is it hitting iTunes?
these fags still won't purchase
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Bbbbnnnnnn
hmmmmm
Just listened for the first time....this is amazing.
The HUMMING is sending me!