Ciara hits back at her critics with new leak “I’m Up In The Bank”

It’d be the understatement of the century to say that Ciara’s been given a hard time by the blogs and the media since her third album Fantasy Ride tanked last year, but instead of hiding from the criticism Ciara is addressing it head on with a brand new leaked track “I’m Up In The Bank” featuring The-Dream.

“Ya need to stop actin’ all funny and stop thinkin’ about me and think about your money” spits Ciara over The-Dream & Tricky production, which is most probably still unfinished and in demo form.

“See I tried to be humble / But they be hatin’ on the pie / Hatin’ on the fly / Hatin’ on I / And they don’t even know why / What cha doin’ looks so lame / Writin’ on the blogs / I’m in the bank / And who really care about what the hell you think?”

The song returns Ciara to her urban roots, whilst showing that she’s back with a new attitude, confidence and sound. Ciara knows that this fourth album is make or break for her and she’s definitely not taking any chances. Also expect production from Darkchild and Bangladesh when the albums hits stores later this year.

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  • marymag

    im rooting for her, cuz there was a time i stanned for her but she fell off.she needs to stay crunk n b princess or whateva, the pop wasnt really working

  • humberto

    I like it.
    Its different, and the final version probably will go haaard.

  • divatude

    CIARA 2010!

  • Dre

    well i’ll be dang i hop up on here and see 50+ comments on my girl Ciara…not all positive, but majority rules lol love ya Ci, but this def is unfinished and hopefully it will be a buzz track…

  • Chris

    All u stans are going crazy with this. seriously i like ciara a lot! She’s talented and shes greeatt! I like her more than Kelis, Keri Hilson, Beyonce, the list goes on but seriously where were u guys when the album dropped last year? it flopped… u guys didnt buy it?

  • stan

    I love it!

    Yes its a demo, but this they probably leaked it to show everyone what sound/attitude she is going for this album.

  • Jodecee

    This sounds like it could be hot whenever it’s finalized. I’m feeling it already.

  • ~dbn~

    im feelin it but it def needs some work

  • stan

    @chris
    I got the album and I still listen to it

    and a lot of you say shes a flop and irrelevant, but theres already 60 comments

  • marymag

    um comments does not equal album sales.lol.

  • stan

    @mary
    Album sales dont always equal quality either

  • BAM

    Cerror won’t rule SHIT in 2010 so yall can get that out cha heads. Rihanna, Beyonce, Brittany, Christina, Katy and so many more Artist are all releasing new music this summer. I wouldn’t mind another “Promise” or “My Love” but she betta do it right now or a lot later because she’l be blown completely out of the water by the competition. Leaving Uncle CiCi with another flop on her hands sad to say..

  • americanpie

    uncle cici. lol awh that’s mean.

    no, but honestly i don’t think there’s ever gonna be a time where no big artist is coming out. I also think all the spots are kinda filled right now – it’s female artist overload and they all are going HARDER than ever.

    Britney, Beyonce, Rihanna, Fergie (BEP), Lady Gaga & P!nk got their spots on lock right now.

    Then there’s the lesser but still “fresh” artists like Ke$ha & Katy Perry.

    Then there’s the big names that are trying to come back that haven’t fallen off the face of the earth though either, Christina Aguilera & Avril Lavigne.

    Then FINALLY there’s the old flops like Jlo, Jessica Simpson & Ciara.

    i’m rooting for her though. i seriously am.

  • latin fan

    hey prophet, when she releases her new album, are u gonna post your picture again? please, say yes i wanna see u again, pleaseee

  • marymag

    @ stan thanks for stating the obvious…lols. thats true with alot of artists now, specifically the creole queen!haha

  • can’tthinkofone

    Yes, Ciara has SO many haters. Some of the random rumors that came after FR dropped, were made by her old management, after she dropped them. They were out to tarnish her image.

    Unfortunately this song probably WON’T be on the album since it leaked, but i’m definitely liking it. i hope it’s at least a buzz single.

  • can’tthinkofone

    @Chris, unfortunately she a lot of “flip flop” fans as well. they all turned on her after she supposedly went “pop” with her sound. Now they are all coming back at hyping her up.

  • JdaBarbie

    This is 4 the haterzz
    youu mad son?
    Lamez need to fall the fuck back
    Ciara up in the bank
    get your money up !

  • can’tthinkofone

    oops i meant..
    she HAS*

    AND hyping her up*

  • http://twitter.com/Carrie17x Carrie17x

    can’t even lie, I’m Loving this !! *turns it up*

  • only1kene

    Um why do diss records always got to be about “having more money” than somebody else? Cheap shit….You can def tell when something is produced by the dream

  • SXSW

    Loving this joint. The beat goes hard and Ciara obviously kills with the lyrics.

    Killa!

  • mur

    transcending, innovative, different, current, intriguing, just damn…

  • http://www.youtube.com/NikoLoveTM NikoLoveTM

    WOW Ciara Done Killed It Once Again As You Can Tell This A DEMO Its Not Mastered You Can Tell But Wait This Is Just A Sample Now Ciara Finna Bring Yall Haters & Lovers A Suprize AND YES CIARA IS COMING BACK SO FUCK ALL THE HATERS CAUSE CIARA IN THE BANK AND WHAT YOU DOING JUST HATING ……

    OH YEAH MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE
    http://www.youtube.com/NikoLoveTM

  • tx2ny

    CIARA WHO????

  • Chrystal

    I’m sorry but this song is lame from beginning to end. The lyrics and the music.

  • http://www.facebok.com Miss R33se

    THis song is off the chain…………… i love it

  • GetEmCiCi

    CIARA YOUUUU BETTER WERKKKKKKK!!! YOUR HATERZ IN THE CLUB DANCING TO YOUR MUSIC TOO

  • Mario

    YES! I LOVE this song! Finally Ciara speaks out and shows some attitude… Love her.

  • Lindsay

    Shame on The-Dream. This sounds like the beat to Milian’s “Chameleon”

  • dan

    not feeling it, and did not thought ciara would come with such a whack shit…

    have all her cds and liked her….but those “i’m gettin paid” shit…dont like it, its not a classy way to answer to the haters

    its just exact what everyone says about you…look, shes been shopping and shopping…

    you know you just had luck lil jon made a star out of you…cause you just have no voice

    and i bet you care about the thoughts of bloggers…cause who’s buying your cds, or maybe who is not buying them…yes, the bloggers

  • goons

    dnt like the song and hope it remains on the floor…

    anyways, y are people so heated about cici???..the blogs have been hard on her but hope she finds herself and comes back strong on the next album..

  • Lindsay
  • MusicILoveDeDe

    I have so much faith n CiCi I kno she is goin to do great this year n I hope Britney n Ciara shut it down this year n I hope they go on tour again together Its Britney n Ciara Bitch

  • Deva

    I really wanted to like it … Its better than what she has out now, but not as good as her old stuff. Im sick of The Dream … where is Lil Jon with his loud mouthed ass?

  • LoveKing

    The song is pretty dope!!! Cint wait for this album it’s album!!! 2010 is Ciara’s year, shes about to “Re-Claim” her throw and be up their with Beyonce’ and Rihanna where she belongs…. WATCH. Lets Gooo!!!!

  • Dragonfly309

    I haven’t heard a good ciara song since goodies…..

  • RK2010

    if you don’t like her don’t waste your time SMH at you silly donkey ass hoes!!!

  • YoYo

    Can’t stop listening to it. So glad to have Sade back. She is timeless.

  • Rihannastwinsis

    Ummmm…Sade? This is Cici’c Song….Anyways, Simply perfect….Ciara is timeless and her music will resonates throughout the ages.

  • GoGoGoCiara

    Genius has no off switch.

  • Ciarafan4life

    I love everything by Ciara, but this is my absolute favorite song by her!!

  • TianaisaBEAST

    Still…This is one of my all time Favorites from Ciara!

  • MonicaLoveCiara

    She has a unique voice nd the way her words jus gets to u like..daym…big ups to Ciara!!!

  • 4everCiara20

    i love you Ciara!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • CBandTreySongz

    OMG I LOVE THIS SONG!

  • Ciarascomback10

    wow. hot as hell.