Beauty Marks
Ciara · 2019
40 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop that celebrates empowerment and self-love through catchy hooks and rhythmic grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Level Up — This track stands as the album's flagship anthem, celebrating personal growth and resilience through energetic beats and motivational lyrics.
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I Love Myself Start here — The opening track encapsulates the album's core message of self-acceptance and empowerment, setting a confident tone for the rest of the project.
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Greatest Love — This heartfelt ballad highlights Ciara's vocal strength while exploring themes of unconditional love and devotion, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic anthems with introspective moments, showcasing Ciara's growth as an artist.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a high-energy tempo with driving beats, while the fourth track introduces a slower groove that alters the album's momentum.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, particularly in 'Girl Gang' and 'Level Up', enhancing the sense of empowerment.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- empowering motivational vibes
- catchy hooks and rhythms
- uplifting background atmosphere
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Represents Ciara's independence and continued relevance in music post-hiatus.
- Career context
- Released on May 10, 2019, 'Beauty Marks' marked Ciara's seventh studio album and her first since becoming an independent artist. Following a hiatus after her previous album, 'Jackie' (2015), this project showcases a renewed focus on personal themes and artistic freedom.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tinashe· Keri Hilson· Beyoncé
Tracklist
- 1 I Love Myself Start here 5:28
- 2 Level Up 3:24
- 3 Set 2:57
- 4 Thinkin Bout You 3:49
- 5 Trust Myself 3:38
- 6 Girl Gang 3:19
- 7 Dose 3:42
- 8 Na Na 3:09
- 9 Freak Me 3:21
- 10 Greatest Love 3:44
- 11 Beauty Marks 3:36
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