Ciara recently joined Kelly Clarkson on her talk show and shared a surprising story about her debut hit, “Goodies.” She revealed that the song almost ended up with Britney Spears. At the time, Ciara had just signed with Jive Records, where Britney was the label’s biggest star. Given the success potential of “Goodies,” the label considered giving it to their chart-topping artist instead.

They really tried to take Goodies, the song Ciara wrote for herself and give it to Britney Spears 😭 pic.twitter.com/CeT3ekwZGg

— Brit-Ta-Nay-Nay (@BrittanyLovesC) October 9, 2024

Ciara’s song “Goodies,” released in 2004, was her debut single and quickly became a massive hit. The song features a unique blend of crunk and R&B, and it helped define Ciara’s signature sound, earning her the title “Princess of Crunk&B.” Produced by Lil Jon, “Goodies” was a female empowerment anthem, with Ciara firmly rejecting unwanted advances and standing her ground.

The song’s catchy chorus and infectious beat made it a club favorite, and its lyrics emphasize confidence and control. “Goodies” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks and was certified platinum, establishing Ciara as a rising star in the music industry.

It’s often compared to Usher’s hit “Yeah!” due to its similar crunk sound, but “Goodies” stood out for its strong, independent message. The track remains one of Ciara’s most iconic songs.

Ciara agrees that Britney would have slayed on Goodies! Her impersonation ate 🤣🍽️ but the song was written by & meant for CiCi 🥹✨ pic.twitter.com/ZDv9ZzCAi8

— Brit-Ta-Nay-Nay (@BrittanyLovesC) October 10, 2024