
Now, 15 years later, it’s still one of the best albums we’ve heard in quite some time. Even Usher hasn’t topped himself since then. The undeniable musical chemistry between Usher and Jermaine Dupri (who produced the majority of the album), his public breakup headlines and relatable subject matter proved to be a winning formula for a hit album. There aren’t really any artists moving these types of numbers in traditional sales and streams combined. The album entered right on the cusp of the social media wave and sold 10 million copies (actual CDs, not streams), bringing it to RIAA Diamond status. All the exciting elements of love were there: sex, passion, infatuation, infidelity and of course, heartbreak. Karaoke sing-along version of Burnmade popular by Usher, produced by Party Tyme Karaoke.Do you want to view more Party Tyme Karaoke videosClick here to su.
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Songs like “That’s What It’s Made For” and “Superstar” were much more than mere album fillers.Ĭonfessions was a movie in audible form. However, there were some album cuts that also missed their shine as singles. The song cleverly blended elements of Hip Hop, R&B, Rock and Pop with an undeniable swag. Usher effortlessly glided into pop music territory with the Pharrell produced, “Caught Up”. That song almost made you want to get in a relationship and break up just to experience the feeling. Oh and then there’s “Burn”, the soundtrack of heartbreak. The song still gets any party jumping today.

Lead by the hit single, “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris, Usher sealed his biggest club crossover #1 hit. Plus, the music backed up the controversy. Nevertheless, bad press is good press in the entertainment industry. Everyone thought the album was about her, but Jermaine Dupri later revealed it was his personal story. Why was this album such a success? Well, for starters, his public breakup with TLC’s Chilli couldn’t have come at a better time. Discovered using Shazam, the music discovery app. His songs have been released on other compilation albums, including Disneymania, a compilation of Disney songs covered by popular artists. He has also appeared on 22 albums released by other artists. He has released 7 studio albums, 9 compilation albums and 52 singles. Confessions, his most successful album to date, turns 15 years old this year. Listen to Burn (Radio Mix) by Usher, 1,607,228 Shazams, featuring on Usher Essentials, and Tearjerkers Apple Music playlists. Usher Raymond IV is an American singer and songwriter. Usher is one of the artists that set the tone for the rest of the decade. We were just coming down from the tidal wave of 90s heavyweights and trying to find our footing for the new millennium. The early 2000s were a peculiar time in R&B music.

He says he appreciated how the memes brought attention to the performance, which stood out to him for its level of intimacy. But even amidst all that doom and gloom, Usher’s Confessions emerged as a bona fide blockbuster, a four-quadrant monster. 'This is Black magic right here': Usher wraps Black Music Month with soulful Tiny Desk concert Usher's NPR "Tiny Desk Concert," uploaded on June 30, immediately became both memorable and memeable.Īmong his favorites: A viral video where Usher whispers "Watch this" at the start of "Confessions Part II" while wiggling his fingers over his face.

Usher loves becoming 'memeable' after 'Tiny Desk Concert'
