REPUBLIC RECORDS & UPTOWN RECORDS SIGN GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING ICON CIARA IN CONJUNCTION WITH HER BEAUTY MARKS ENTERTAINMENT

PRE-SAVE “JUMP” RELEASING SOON

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ciara has signed to Republic Records and Uptown Records in partnership with her very own Beauty Marks Entertainment. Under this newly minted alliance, she will unveil her anxiously awaited new single, “Jump” and first release since 2020 this summer. Pre-save “Jump” — HERE.

Regarding the signing, she commented, “I am thrilled to partner with Uptown/Republic Records through my own label imprint Beauty Marks Entertainment. Wendy and I have been in discussion to work together for some time and the enthusiasm that her and the entire team have expressed over this new project marks an exciting new chapter in my career. I am grateful to be able to continue my mission of making the world dance with a team I admire, who are at the forefront of empowering artists.”

“I’ve been a fan of Ciara forever,” adds Republic Records Co-President Wendy Goldstein. “Working with her has been a dream, and she’s making some of the most powerful, undeniable, and innovative music of her entire career now. This is an incredible creative chapter for her, and we’re all excited to be part of it.”

Republic Records/Uptown Records Executive Vice President of A&R Saint Harraway echoed this excitement, “In terms of our generation, Ciara is a G.O.A.T. She’s inspired countless artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. It’s an honor to be able to work with her on this next season.”

Throughout her unbelievable career thus far, Ciara has emerged as one of the most impactful, influential, and important artists of 21^st century. Beyond streams in the billions, she has earned dozens of multiplatinum, platinum, and gold certifications worldwide and delivered timeless anthems such as “One Step, Two Step” [feat. Missy Elliott], “Goodies” [feat. Petey Pablo], “Body Party,”“I Bet,”“Level Up,” and more. Beyond appearances across film and television, she stars in The Color Purple next year. Meanwhile, her entrepreneurial endeavors include everything from her production company Why Not You Productions, co-owner of Ten To One rum, and as well as The House of LR&C, the fashion house she launched with her husband Russell Wilson in 2020. Not to mention, she sits on the board of the Why Not You Foundation and also co-authored the New York Times Bestselling children’s picture book Why Not You?However, she’s about to kick off her biggest, boldest, and brightest chapter yet now with her 2022 debut for Republic Records, Uptown Records, and Beauty Marks Entertainment.