"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 | |||
Ciara singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Dose" on YouTube |
"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]
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
[edit]She 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
[edit]The 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)