Ciara dropped the remix for her song Ecstasy featuring Teyana Taylor and Normani, and it’s exactly the kind of collaboration that makes you remember why R&B used to rule the world. Three incredibly talented women got together and created something that sounds effortless but probably took serious skill to pull off this smoothly.
This isn’t one of those forced collaborations where artists get thrown together because their management teams think it would be good for streaming numbers. This feels like three friends who genuinely respect each other’s work and wanted to create something special together. The chemistry is obvious even before you hear the track.
Ecstasy is the lead single from Ciara’s upcoming album CiCi, which drops July 11th, so this remix is basically a preview of what she’s planning to deliver this summer.
Everyone involved is genuinely excited about this collaboration
Ciara explained that having Teyana and Normani on the remix felt natural because there’s real sisterhood between them. She said their voices brought something special to the track and that they each brought their own unique style to make it work. The fact that fans had been requesting this specific collaboration shows that people recognized the potential chemistry before it even happened.
Teyana Taylor’s response was immediate enthusiasm, which is refreshing in an industry where collaborations sometimes feel calculated and business focused. She talked about getting to work with two queens she genuinely loves and considers sisters, not just professional colleagues. The authenticity in her excitement comes through in her statement about bringing sensual energy, sisterhood, and soul to the track.
Normani called being on the song an out of body experience and talked about looking up to both Ciara and Teyana for years. Her perspective as someone who considers them legacy artists who paved the way for newer performers adds depth to why this collaboration matters beyond just the music itself.
The original track was already solid
Ecstasy was originally released in April and was written by Ciara, Courtlin Jabrae, and Theron Thomas, with production by Leather Jacket and Tommy Brown. The fact that they decided to create a remix with additional artists suggests the original version was strong enough to support more voices without losing its identity.
The production team behind the track has worked on hits before, so the foundation was already professionally crafted. Adding Teyana and Normani to an already well produced song rather than trying to fix a weak original track shows confidence in the material and genuine artistic vision rather than desperation.
R&B remixes can either enhance a good song or expose the weaknesses in a mediocre one. The fact that this collaboration came together smoothly suggests the original Ecstasy had the musical structure to support multiple artists without feeling crowded or unfocused.
This represents something bigger than just one song
The collaboration represents the kind of mutual support and genuine friendship that the music industry needs more of, especially among women in R&B and pop. Instead of manufactured competition or strategic networking, this feels like artists who actually enjoy each other’s company and wanted to create something together.
Normani specifically mentioned that working with Ciara and Teyana feels like a celebration of powerful women in music, which gets to the heart of why this collaboration matters. When successful women support each other’s work and create together, it creates opportunities and inspiration for other women trying to make it in the industry.
The fact that they’re calling each other sisters and talking about real friendship rather than just professional respect suggests a level of authenticity that’s often missing from celebrity collaborations. This kind of genuine connection usually translates into better music because the artists are actually invested in each other’s success.
Ciara is building momentum for her new album
This remix serves as smart promotion for Ciara’s upcoming album CiCi without feeling like obvious marketing. By bringing in two highly respected artists who bring their own fan bases, she’s expanding the reach of her new music while creating something that stands on its own artistic merit.
Ciara’s last full album Beauty Marks came out in 2019, followed by an EP called Ci Ci in 2023. She’s been releasing singles like Wassup with Busta Rhymes and Run It Up featuring BossMan Dlow, showing that she’s been staying active and experimenting with different sounds rather than disappearing between major releases.
Her approach of focusing on evolution as an artist and keeping things fresh while having fun seems to be working. The fact that she can attract collaborators like Teyana and Normani suggests that other artists respect her artistic vision and want to be part of what she’s creating.
The timing feels perfect for all three artists
Ciara has established herself as a veteran artist who’s still relevant and creative. Teyana Taylor has been building her reputation as both a performer and creative force in R&B and hip hop. Normani has been working to establish herself as a solo artist after her time with Fifth Harmony. All three are at points in their careers where a collaboration like this makes sense artistically and professionally.
The recent Black Women in Music Dinner where Ciara received the Avant Garde Award from Normani shows the level of mutual respect between these artists. When Normani called Ciara the blueprint for leveling up, it demonstrated genuine admiration rather than just polite industry talk.
This collaboration comes at a time when R&B is experiencing renewed interest and when fans are craving authentic artistry over manufactured pop. The combination of Ciara’s experience, Teyana’s creative energy, and Normani’s fresh perspective creates something that feels both nostalgic and current.
The music industry needs more collaborations like this
Too many musical collaborations feel like spreadsheet decisions made by record labels trying to combine fan bases and streaming numbers. This remix feels like what happens when artists who genuinely respect each other decide to create something together because they think it will be good, not because their teams think it will be profitable.
The enthusiasm from all three artists suggests they’re proud of what they created rather than just going through the motions of promoting a strategic business decision. When artists are genuinely excited about their collaborations, it usually results in better music and more authentic promotion.
R&B specifically benefits from this kind of genuine artistic collaboration because the genre relies so heavily on chemistry, vocal interplay, and emotional connection. You can’t fake the kind of musical chemistry that makes great R&B, and this collaboration seems to have that authentic connection that makes the genre work.
This sets up anticipation for what comes next
The success of this remix will likely influence how Ciara approaches her upcoming album and future collaborations. If fans respond positively to this kind of authentic artistic partnership, it could lead to more collaborations that prioritize artistic chemistry over commercial calculation.
For Teyana and Normani, being part of a successful collaboration with an established artist like Ciara adds to their credibility and shows their ability to work well with other strong performers. These kinds of artistic relationships often lead to future opportunities and creative partnerships.
The whole approach feels sustainable in a way that manufactured collaborations don’t. When artists genuinely enjoy working together and create something they’re proud of, it builds the kind of artistic relationships that can lead to ongoing creative partnerships rather than one off promotional stunts.
