Ciara, Run It Up | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B/hip-hop artist Ciara enlists BossMan Dlow for her entertaining, vibe-laden single, “Run It Up.”

“Drivin’ way too fast, I don’t see no one in front of me /… Run it up, run it up, run it up, run it up.” Woo! Grammy-winning R&B/hip-hop artist Ciara (Ciara Harris) brings the heat on her single, “Run It Up”.  She enlisted Florida rapper BossMan Dlow (Devante McCreary) for the assist in the banger. The enjoyable song was written by Harris, McCreary, Courtlin Jabrae, and Theron Thomas. Harris, Jabrae, J. R. Rotem, and Andy D. Park produced. 

“Run It Up” is turned up from the beginning with the energetic instrumental intro and “ohs” sung by Ciara. The record is set in a minor key. It features a banging beat and malicious minor-key synths. Its rhythm is among the best features. Following the repetitive chorus highlighting the titular lyric “Run it Up,” BossMan Dlow drops the first verse.  What makes it interesting is his unique flow.  Lyrically, he doesn’t offer much depth, unless you consider the likes of, “You with a boss now, bae, let’s have sex on a yacht” to be deep.  Ciara keeps it hella agile and rhythmic during the second verse. “No matter how many points I put up on the board / Just believe me, you know they gon’ hate,” she asserts, adding, “I’m in a league of my own, I’m a wife, I’m a mom / I go pick up my kids in a Wraith.” Word.  She also drops a rad bridge: “Get back up when they knock you down /… You on a whole ‘nother level now.” All in all, “Run It Up” is a certified vibe.  There’s nothing earth-shattering or groundbreaking, but it’s a worthwhile addition to the listening rotation.

Ciara // “Run It Up” // Beauty Marks Entertainment, Inc. // 8.9.24

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