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: While many enjoyed the shift back to "crunk&B," some reviewers, such as those at the NY Daily News , felt the production lacked the edge to match Ciara’s "slack tones," labeling some tracks as "mush". Key Tracks

Ciara 's fourth studio album, , was released on December 10, 2010 , and was intended as a return to her "urban roots" through mid-tempo R&B and heavy dance-pop. Archivo de Descarga Ciara - Basic Instinct [201...

: BBC Music described it as "vibrant, addictive and sleek," highlighting it as one of the best R&B albums of 2010. : While many enjoyed the shift back to

Despite positive critical reception (averaging 72/100 on Metacritic ), the album was her lowest-charting debut at the time, opening at number 44 on the Billboard 200. Shortly after its release, Ciara publicly criticized her label, , for a lack of promotional support and requested to be released from her contract. Ciara publicly criticized her label

: A synth ballad praised for its "trim, anthemic" feel.