Ciara is gearing up for the release of her CiCi album, slated for an Aug. 22 arrival. In celebration of the second annual Ciara Day in Atlanta, the Grammy-winning singer returned on Monday (July 28) with “This Right Here,” which finds her tag-teaming with Latto for the first time.
The bouncy production packs on the nostalgia as Cici reunites with Jazze Pha behind the boards, which has been a dynamic combination in the past, as they’ve previously joined forces for catalog-defining smashes “1, 2 Step” and “Goodies.”
“‘This Right Here’ is the type of collaboration I always dreamt of! Being together with my hometown friends on this record means so much to me,” Ciara said in a statement. “Also knowing the amazing history that Jazze Pha and I have had together makes this moment, extra special. I want to thank Latto for bringing her infectious ATL girl energy to this record.”
Latto takes the baton and has fun with the pop-rap tune while saluting bars from Drake’s “In My Feelings.”
“A b—h from the South love a mouth full of gold/ No Chanel, I’m with CC/ Throw it back on ’em like Freaknik/ Do you love me like Kiki,” she raps.
Ciara called the bubbly collab one of her “favorite tracks on the album and I’m so excited that my fans will get to hear this record.”
CiCi hits streaming services on Aug. 22 and will be released independently on Ciara’s Beauty Marks Entertainment label. The 14-track album boasts features from Chris Brown, Lil Baby, Big Freedia, Busta Rhymes and Bossman Dlow.
Listen to “This Right Here” below.