Oldie But Goodie: Ciara’s New Hairstyle Has Fans Singing Her Debut Single

Ciara just got some new bangs for her latest music video but the look is reminding fans of her debut single 15 years earlier.

The singer showed off the new hairstyle on her Instagram page Monday, April 1, which she rocked for “Thinkin Bout You,” the video of which premiered Friday, March 29. The image was snapped in between takes for the clip, for which the performer rocked a host of looks.

“I hadn’t done bangs in years. It was fun rocking them for #ThinkinBoutYou. Whatcha guys think?” the star captioned the post.

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Ciara poses on the set of her new music video. (Photo: @ciara/Instagram)

The look had lots of fans talking. In particular, they remarked that the bangs reminded them of her debut music video “Goodies,” which was co-written by Lil John and featured Petey Pablo.

“You look just how u did on #goodies video @ciara.”

“No lie felt like goodies vibe.👑💟.”

“Goodies vibes 🎯”

“Even in Africa Nigeria, throwback Goodies era vibes. I’m still loving it 😍😍”

“Yasss i thought you were about to say ‘My goodies my goodies my goodies not my goodies’ i love you!!”

The video saw Ciara performing one of her now-famous dance routines, riding around in big-rimmed vehicles, and catching up with pals. The track’s message? Fellas may be thinking about getting it on with her, but they better keep their eyes off of her because she’s not willing to do the deed.

Fifteen years later, the 33-year-old Ciara has fully embraced her sexuality and has released videos teasing former fiancé Future in the form of the visual for 2013’s “Body Party” and tantalizing husband Russell Wilson in the teaser for “Greatest Love.”

The latter track — like “Thinkin Bout You” — is slated for inclusion on CiCi’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Beauty Marks,” which is due out May 10.

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