In 2012 don’t sit up on this forum dragging Ciara if she doesn’t debut at #1 on BB100 or BB200 selling 500k first week, 4 million overall, get a smash headlining tour etc. – I just don't see it happening (although at this point in her career it should). She came off of two rocky eras; give a good sis some time to recover.

You can’t compare her situation to Mariah, Janet or Christina so this leads to my questions…

For Ciara's standard only, what would be considered a “comeback” for her? What does she have to prove to you (and the world) to no longer be labeled a ‘flop’?

Originally posted by Hot & Bothered The world doesn't see her as a "flop." She just kind of disappeared from the public eye; there' a lot of ambiguity to her situation. When she reemerges with hit material (Top 20 on Hot 100), I'm sure they'll be happy to welcome her back.

Top 3 hit lead single, a Top 5 single and 3.2 million album sales.

Originally posted by 1-N-Only21 Mutliple back-to-back Top 20 (at least) Singles. 100k+ (at least) debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. (I think if she really comes back and SMASHES with her single, She could really do solid numbers first week. Simply because there would be a lot of hype around CIARA getting a huge hit again.) Headlining or Co-headlining tour in North America. I don't think that's asking too much cause I could and wanna say a lot more.

Originally posted by Cheers Top 3 hit lead single, a Top 5 single and 3.2 million album sales.

Originally posted by Ace Reject I think the headlining tour is the most important thing. It boggles the mind that she has never headlined a tour. Four albums and no tour. I'm not asking for arenas, but theater tours are nothing to sneeze at. Maybe even clubs. What is her management thinking?

Originally posted by Ace Reject I think the headlining tour is the most important thing. It boggles the mind that she has never headlined a tour. Four albums and no tour. I'm not asking for arenas, but theater tours are nothing to sneeze at. Maybe even clubs. What is her management thinking?

Originally posted by Ace Reject I think the headlining tour is the most important thing. It boggles the mind that she has never headlined a tour. Four albums and no tour. I'm not asking for arenas, but theater tours are nothing to sneeze at. Maybe even clubs. What is her management thinking?

Originally posted by Hot & Bothered I can say right now that this probably won't happen. And it's far too bold to ask for either way. A Gold album would be sufficient, honestly.

Really? I think she could do it TBH. She has the style, the look, and the talent to become successful again. If Hot Chelle Rae was able to peak at #7 I think Ci could do Top 5 at least.

Originally posted by Cheers Really? I think she could do it TBH. She has the style, the look, and the talent to become successful again. If Hot Chelle Rae was able to peak at #7 I think Ci could do Top 5 at least.