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"1, 2 Step" is a song by American singer Ciara featuring American rapper Missy Elliott. Written alongside producer Jazze Pha , it was released on November 1, 2004, as the second single of the former's debut studio album, Goodies .
The video depicts Ciara dancing in front of a blue and white background with her backup dancers. This scene is where Ciara first does the "Matrix," which later became her signature move. The song was performed on BET's 106 & Park and at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards along with "1, 2 Step" and "Oh".
Goodies: The Videos & More is the first DVD collection released by American R&B singer Ciara. It was released on July 12, 2005. The DVD includes music videos for "Goodies", "1, 2 Step", and "Oh" with interactive, multi-angle formats.
The song debuted at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of March 25, 2005, to become Ciara's third top-five single. [10] "Oh" became Ciara's second song in a row (after "1, 2 Step") to reach a peak of number two on the chart.
The fourth scene finds Ciara dancing on an electrical wire in a set consisting of loose-fitting trousers, a white crop top, trench coat, and bucket hat, with a silver chain necklace and white sneakers. The next scene features Ciara as a daytime "1, 2 Step" dance instructor, shouting, "They can't jump with us, can't mess with us, drop that ass ...
Ciara's vocals span from the low note of E ♭ 3 to C 5 It carries a techno-influenced crunk beat, accompanied by Ciara's signature "shimmering vocals." [8] Baz Dresinger of Blender noted similarities between the song and "1, 2 Step." [9] Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian said the song "winks" at Kraftwerk's "Tour de France." [10]
Goodies earned Ciara two Grammy nominations at the 48th Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "1, 2 Step" in 2006. A 20th Anniversary vinyl edition of the album was released on September 27, 2024, with the album's original bonus tracks and a new remix of "Goodies"; the vinyl excludes the R. Kelly assisted ...
An official remix was released on December 23, 2019, featuring R&B singer Ciara, a longtime friend of Brown's. The remix has a new beat, with "more booming, extra percussion and hand claps". Brown and Ciara perform the bridge together. Ciara references her previous song, "1, 2 Step", singing: "Let me see you two step, then one, two step". [6]