| "Get Up" | ||||
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| Single by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire | ||||
| from the album Ciara: The Evolution and Step Up (Original Soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | July 25, 2006 | |||
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| Length | 4:21 | |||
| Label | LaFace | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jazze Pha | |||
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| "Get Up" on YouTube | ||||
"Get Up" is a song by American recording artist Ciara. Released on July 25, 2006, the song serves as the first single from the original soundtrack to the film Step Up (2006), as well as the lead single for her second album, Ciara: The Evolution. It features American rapper Chamillionaire. The song was written by the singer and rapper with her mentor Jazze Pha, who produced the song. The song is a hip-hop number, accompanied by dance music sounds, while integrating a crunk beat. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who compared it to her previous work, namely "1, 2 Step."
The single received generally positive reviews from music critics with most of them praising the production of the song and the songs genre; the song was noted for containing a "minimalist crunk grind which helped her debut sell three million copies". Additionally, the song was noted for being one of the highlights of the album, being called a "catchy, blipping track." "Get Up" peaked in the top ten in New Zealand and the United States, becoming her seventh top ten hit. It was later certified platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America.
The song's accompanying music video, which takes place in a club surrounded by a cityscape, makes use of several visual effects including CGI animation and Unilux high-speed xenon strobes. Ciara performed the song a number of times, including at the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and on the second season of So You Think You Can Dance.