Ciara Dropped By Her Label?

It looks like Ciara and Jive Records have parted ways.

It is being reported by several sources that the R&B/pop star has been dropped from her label. Things allegedly soured between the two parties as far back as 2009, when the label switched Ciara's management and the singer's Fantasy Ride album subsequently tanked. Her follow-up was released around two months ago, and so far, Basic Instinct has failed to meet sales expectations--despite a positive critical reception.

There are rumors that Ciara's album track, the Usher-assisted "Turn It Up," was slated to be the next single and there were radio ads in place for an early March release. Those ads have been pulled--further fueling speculation that the singer was let go from Jive.