"Dose" is a song recorded by American singer Ciara released on September 14, 2018. The song was composed by Rodney Jerkins, Ciara, Carmen Reece and Sam Fischer.[1]
| "Dose" | ||||
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| Single by Ciara | ||||
| from the album Beauty Marks | ||||
| Released | September 14, 2018 | |||
| Studio | Beauty Marks Studios | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Rodney Jerkins | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Dose" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
edit"Dose" was written by Ciara, Rodney Jerkins, Carmen Reece and Sam Fischer, and produced (also co-wrote) by Rodney Jerkins.[2]
The song is a bass-heavy, drumline beat track played by a marching band. It contains lyrics of strength and female empowerment.[3]
Live performances
editShe has performed the song at the 2018 American Music Awards as a medley with "Level Up".[4] The song was also performed on Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour, where Ciara served as an opening act.[5]
Music video
editThe music video for "Dose" was released on October 25, 2018, Ciara's 33rd birthday. It was directed by Ciara, Jamaica Craft and Diane Martel, who all also choreographed the video.[6]
The video gives a tribute to Atlanta, Georgia, which is the singer's hometown. The video features known faces including the mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms and also hip hop dancer Jaylah Johnson.[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US R&B Digital Songs (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
References
edit- ^ a b "'Dose' by Ciara". SongMeaningSandFacts.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC: Ciara - 'Dose'". Rap-Up.
- ^ "Ciara - "Dose"". Stereogum.
- ^ "Watch Ciara & Missy Elliott Perform Energetic Medley of 'Level Up' & 'Dose' at 2018 AMAs". Billboard.
- ^ "Bruno Mars Taps Ciara, Boyz II Men, Ella Mai, Charlie Wilson for '24K Magic' Tour". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "WATCH: Ciara's "Dose" Music Video". Gossiponthis.com. October 27, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
- ^ "R&B Digital Song Sales – September 29, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2019. (subscription required)