High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! "Work" is a song performed by American recording artist Ciara, from her third studio album, Fantasy Ride (2009). It was co-written by Ciara, Nate "Danja" Hills, Marcella Araica and Missy Elliott and produced by Danja with additional production by Araica. The song was released on July 24, 2009, by LaFace Records as the album`s fifth and final single. Ciara described "Work" as a club-ready song of high-energy, and once considered choosing it as the album`s first single. The song features Elliott, making it their third collaboration, following "1, 2 Step" (2004) and "Lose Control" (2005). Musically, "Work" is a fast-paced electropop and dance song with elements of house and hip hop in its production and beat.