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The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.
Usher Raymond IV is one of the most iconic figures in popular music history. Undoubtedly, he's been one of the top performers for the past 25 years. Ever since he burst on to the scene as a teenager, Usher's been a fixture in music, starting out as one of the flagship artists of LaFace Records.
In his accomplished career, Usher has received numerous awards and accolades including 18 Billboard Music Awards and eight Grammy Awards. Usher is one of the best-selling artists of all-time, selling over 75 million records worldwide. As a vocalist and live performer, Usher has influenced an entire generation of R&B/Pop artists who ascribe to the singer/songwriter/dancer motif that he's perfected.
Proving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry, Usher recently released a collaboration album with producer Zaytoven titled A.
In celebration of his 40th birthday -- which was Sunday, Oct. 14 -- let's take a look at Usher's 11 game-changing songs.
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11. "Think of You," 1994
After his first single failed to gain much traction, Usher made himself known to the music world with his second single, "Think of You," off of his self-titled album. Riding the wave of mid-90's hip hop soul, "Think of You" was the first song by Usher to have success on the charts. Co-written by Usher, alongside Donell Jones and Faith Evans; and produced by Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson; "Think of You" tells the story of the emotional effects when teenage love goes awry. Although "Think of You" only peaked at No. 58 on the pop charts, it was a foreshadowing of the potential that Usher had for future success.
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10. "My Boo" featuring Alicia Keys, 2004
By this stage in his career, Usher was arguably the biggest music star in the world. In the tradition of his R&B idols, he wanted a duet for his discography. Enter Alicia Keys. Another superstar, who was flaming hot at the time, for their classic collaboration, "My Boo." Written by Usher, Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Adonis Shropshire, and Manuel Seal, Jr.; and produced by Dupri and No I.D., "My Boo" was the fourth single from Usher's mega-successful Confessions album. The song was written from the perspectives of an ex-couple who were reminiscing about their past relationship. "My Boo" was another smash hit for Usher, climbing to number one on the pop charts and staying there for six weeks straight. "My Boo" is a reminder that we never forget our first love.
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9. "OMG" featuring will.i.am, 2010
On Usher's sixth studio album Raymond v. Raymond, he began to collaborate with writer/producer will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas. With the release of his fourth single "OMG," the two hit the jackpot. "OMG" was a certified club banger and it was one of the biggest hits of 2010. With elements of Eurodance, dance-pop, synth-pop, auto-tune, and crowd chanting; "OMG" was a departure from the smooth, hip hop R&B influenced sound that fans have grown accustomed to hearing. But, it worked like a charm and "OMG" is one his signature songs.
"OMG" became Usher's ninth No. 1 hit in the United States, making him the first 2010's artist to collect No. 1 singles in three consecutive decades. "OMG" indeed!
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8. "Nice & Slow," 1998
The story goes that while working on the My Way album, Dupri told Usher that he needed a ballad that would knock everyone out. With "Nice & Slow," they knocked it out the park.
Co-written by Usher, Brian and Brandon Casey of the R&B group Jagged Edge; Seal Jr. and Dupri (who also produced the track), "Nice & Slow" became his first No. 1 hit on the pop charts. The song helped Usher break from the teen pop idol image and he transitioned into a young man with a more mature sound.
"Nice & Slow" is a sensual, quiet storm song that's still a favorite slow jam 20 years later.
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7. "You Don't Have to Call," 2001
Never just a balladeer, Usher is at his best when he's creating dance music that bangs in the club. "You Don't Have to Call" was scorching hot right out the gate. The song tells the story of a man who's tired of worrying about his woman and decides to go live it up with the fellas. Originally intended for Michael Jackson, "You Don't Have to Call" was written and produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, who were beginning their ascent as prominent composers in the music industry. It was the third successful single from 8701, reaching number three on the pop charts.
"You Don't Have to Call" had dance floors on fire and it's still a favorite at Usher's live shows.
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6. "U Remind Me," 2001
After a three-year hiatus, Usher was preparing to make his return to the music scene. "U Remind Me" was the first single from the Usher's third album 8701. It written by Anita McCloud and Edmund Clement, and produced by the legendary Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. "U Remind Me" is about a man who meets a woman who he's attracted to. But, the guy makes the decision not to pursue a relationship with her because she reminds him of his ex-girlfriend, whom he just broke up with.
A mid-tempo track, "U Remind Me" was the perfect reintroduction for Usher. It showcased his growth as an artist. It also reestablished him as the leading voice of contemporary R&B. It would go on to reach No. 1 on the pop charts and eventually earned him another Grammy. Usher was back.
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5. "Confessions Part II," 2004
For better or for worse, sometimes art imitates life. The lines can become quite blurry. After a very public breakup with Chili, in the spirit of the R&B greats of the past, Usher held nothing back and poured himself, with brutal honesty, into his music. "Confession Part II" was the result.
Produced and written by Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox alongside Usher, the song is a man's confession to his woman about his impregnated mistress. It acts as the second installment of "Confessions Part I," which spoke to the man's infidelity. Rumors began to circulate that the song was Usher's way of revealing the truth about his own fractured relationship with the TLC member. However, Dupri disclosed that the background of the song was actually taking from his friends' similar experiences.
"Confessions Part II" was Usher's sixth consecutive single to reach No. 1 on the pop charts and became the break up anthem of the 2000s.
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4. "U Got it Bad," 2001
The second single from 8701, "You Got It Bad," tells a tale about not being able to get over a past love. It was co-written by Usher, Dupri and Cox -- who also produced the track. According to Dupri, he and Usher were in the studio working on music for the album. But, Usher's attention was diverted by a woman who happened to be in the studio. Failing to get Usher to focus, Dupri told him, "We're going to do this session later on. You got it completely too bad right now. You got it bad." This incident became inspiration for the song. Dupri composed the lyrics with the intention that it would be an enormous hit for the album... and it was.
"U Got It Bad" is a banger, a classic contemporary R&B song. It became his third single to go to number one on the pop charts, as Usher continued his hot streak.
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3. "Burn," 2004
"Burn" is the ultimate anthem for when a relationship is broken beyond repair. With extreme pathos, Usher delivers a gut-wrenching performance about when love turns into dismay. Co-written by Usher, along with Dupri and Cox, who also produced it; "Burn" was a peek into the psyche of Usher who was going through very public, personal struggles in his own relationship with Chili.
"Burn" was a worldwide hit. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight non-consecutive weeks and hit No. 1 in the UK, as well. "Burn" is the central theme of the Confession album. Sometimes, all you can do is let it burn.
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2. "You Make Me Wanna," 1997
Usher had not yet achieved the success that he and his label had envisioned at the time of this song's release. Beginning a new partnership with Dupri at 18 years old, "You Make Me Wanna" was the major breakthrough single that Usher desperately wanted. It was his first top ten hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Co-written and produced by Usher, Dupri and Seal Jr.; the song tells the story of Usher falling for his woman's best friend, creating a love triangle. With its distinctive use of acoustic guitar and hi-hat in tandem with Usher's passionate vocal performance, "You Make Me Wanna" had all the ingredients necessary for an R&B classic.
"You Make Me Wanna" was a career-defining moment for Usher. It launched him from being moderately successful into superstardom, a place he still occupies today.
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1. "Yeah!," 2004
After the recording process was complete on his Confessions LP, the label executives responded that the project was full of tremendous material, but lacked a strong lead single. Going back to the drawing board, Usher enlisted the production help of Lil Jon. Adding Ludacris into the mix, they came out with "Yeah!" and the rest was history.
With a minimalist musical approach, "Yeah!" became more than song. It was a global event. "Yeah!" was the first time Usher incorporated crunk and R&B, which Lil Jon coined as "Crunk&B," in the composition of one of his songs. Released as the first single from Confessions, "Yeah!" became a cultural phenomenon, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 12 consecutive weeks selling over four million copies. Still his biggest hit to date, "Yeah!" catapulted Usher into legendary status.
Im sorry but usher has NO game changing music :dead:
Not a single lie detected
The way SOOTnc flew in here to fume at King lolz
n @ Usher has no game changing music.. He's been on top majority of his career hence his impact which is changing the game in itself.
Quote from: The Serpent & The Rainbow on October 17, 2018, 03:27:12 PM
n @ Usher has no game changing music.. He's been on top majority of his career hence his impact which is changing the game in itself.
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 03:17:20 PM
The way SOOTnc
U think me being dark skinned is funny and its ok to ridicule my complexion?
Usher has all almost 13M listeners on Spotify but no impact .. ? C Mon
And he has NO game changing music.
Usher's only influential mess is Confessions
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Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 03:17:20 PM
The way SOOTnc
U think me being dark skinned is funny and its ok to ridicule my complexion?
Its not funny
Young wtf
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 03:17:20 PM
The way SOOTnc flew in here to fume at King lolz
Szzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 03:30:37 PM
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 03:17:20 PM
The way SOOTnc
U think me being dark skinned is funny and its ok to ridicule my complexion?
Who said soot skin is bad King :howfestive:
I don't see how a "U Don't Have To Call" changed the game forever, but ok
n
How did any of these songs change the game?
11 damn ways
ACK
This Gospel
Not OMG
That was a hit, not anything new
Who wrote this
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
Ack!!!!
This LAW
Quote from: tontonton on October 17, 2018, 03:56:34 PM
Not OMG
That was a hit, not anything new
Who wrote this
:plzstop:
I feel like all those praise articles are written by delusional fans.
How Britney's Blackout ended world hungerGorl no :udontlookok:
But seriously
Yeah! definitely set the trend for Run It, Goodies, OK by Nivea etc
and Nice and Slow, U Got It Bad, then Burn set the trend followed by, Be With You, We Belong Together, You Shoulda Known Better, etc
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:07:30 PM
But seriously
Yeah! definitely set the trend for Run It, Goodies, OK by Nivea etc
and Nice and Slow, U Got It Bad, then Burn set the trend followed by, Be With You, We Belong Together, You Shoulda Known Better, etc
:uhh:
Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 04:09:28 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:07:30 PM
But seriously
Yeah! definitely set the trend for Run It, Goodies, OK by Nivea etc
and Nice and Slow, U Got It Bad, then Burn set the trend followed by, Be With You, We Belong Together, You Shoulda Known Better, etc
:uhh:
yes?
I forgot Don?t Forget About Us
thanks Baph
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n
How did any of these songs change the game?
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:07:30 PM
But seriously
Yeah! definitely set the trend for Run It, Goodies, OK by Nivea etc
and Nice and Slow, U Got It Bad, then Burn set the trend followed by, Be With You, We Belong Together, You Shoulda Known Better, etc
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:14:17 PM
Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 04:09:28 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:07:30 PM
But seriously
Yeah! definitely set the trend for Run It, Goodies, OK by Nivea etc
and Nice and Slow, U Got It Bad, then Burn set the trend followed by, Be With You, We Belong Together, You Shoulda Known Better, etc
:uhh:
yes?
I forgot Don?t Forget About Us
thanks Baph
They arent even REMOTELY similar. :blink:
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
I have to agree with Baph here
Yeah & Burn most definitely. I dunno about the rest, they just happened to be hits.
Quote from: squid on October 17, 2018, 03:53:26 PM
I don't see how a "U Don't Have To Call" changed the game forever, but ok
Like :dead:
Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 04:19:37 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:14:17 PM
Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 04:09:28 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:07:30 PM
But seriously
Yeah! definitely set the trend for Run It, Goodies, OK by Nivea etc
and Nice and Slow, U Got It Bad, then Burn set the trend followed by, Be With You, We Belong Together, You Shoulda Known Better, etc
:uhh:
yes?
I forgot Don?t Forget About Us
thanks Baph
They arent even REMOTELY similar. :blink:
yes they are they?re the same B Cox piano mid/ballads
Quote from: Xavier on October 17, 2018, 04:12:42 PM
I can definitely see how Yeah!, My Boo and Burn changed the game. But the rest :ummwhat:
Not my boo :dead:
Usher doesnt have a SINGLE game changing song. Not ONE
Honestly... Ive been on the internet a LONG time. No one has ever said "Burn" was even close to WBT. let alone a clone :ummwhat: and then to throw in DFAU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 04:25:37 PM
Honestly... Ive been on the internet a LONG time. No one has ever said "Burn" was even close to WBT. let alone a clone :ummwhat: and then to throw in DFAU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g
yea this is the cousin of Burn
And tho i hate mariah, those usher songs didn't influence shit from her. Y'all be delusional af :dead:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 04:27:40 PM
And tho i secretly love mariah, those usher songs didn't influence shit from her. Y'all be delusional af :dead:
True.. King.
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:25:39 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
You're pissed, huh? :plzstop: :dead:
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 03:14:02 PM
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The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.
Usher Raymond IV is one of the most iconic figures in popular music history. Undoubtedly, he's been one of the top performers for the past 25 years. Ever since he burst on to the scene as a teenager, Usher's been a fixture in music, starting out as one of the flagship artists of LaFace Records.
In his accomplished career, Usher has received numerous awards and accolades including 18 Billboard Music Awards and eight Grammy Awards. Usher is one of the best-selling artists of all-time, selling over 75 million records worldwide. As a vocalist and live performer, Usher has influenced an entire generation of R&B/Pop artists who ascribe to the singer/songwriter/dancer motif that he's perfected.
Proving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry, Usher recently released a collaboration album with producer Zaytoven titled A.
In celebration of his 40th birthday -- which was Sunday, Oct. 14 -- let's take a look at Usher's 11 game-changing songs.
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11. "Think of You," 1994
After his first single failed to gain much traction, Usher made himself known to the music world with his second single, "Think of You," off of his self-titled album. Riding the wave of mid-90's hip hop soul, "Think of You" was the first song by Usher to have success on the charts. Co-written by Usher, alongside Donell Jones and Faith Evans; and produced by Sean Combs and Chucky Thompson; "Think of You" tells the story of the emotional effects when teenage love goes awry. Although "Think of You" only peaked at No. 58 on the pop charts, it was a foreshadowing of the potential that Usher had for future success.
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10. "My Boo" featuring Alicia Keys, 2004
By this stage in his career, Usher was arguably the biggest music star in the world. In the tradition of his R&B idols, he wanted a duet for his discography. Enter Alicia Keys. Another superstar, who was flaming hot at the time, for their classic collaboration, "My Boo." Written by Usher, Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Adonis Shropshire, and Manuel Seal, Jr.; and produced by Dupri and No I.D., "My Boo" was the fourth single from Usher's mega-successful Confessions album. The song was written from the perspectives of an ex-couple who were reminiscing about their past relationship. "My Boo" was another smash hit for Usher, climbing to number one on the pop charts and staying there for six weeks straight. "My Boo" is a reminder that we never forget our first love.
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9. "OMG" featuring will.i.am, 2010
On Usher's sixth studio album Raymond v. Raymond, he began to collaborate with writer/producer will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas. With the release of his fourth single "OMG," the two hit the jackpot. "OMG" was a certified club banger and it was one of the biggest hits of 2010. With elements of Eurodance, dance-pop, synth-pop, auto-tune, and crowd chanting; "OMG" was a departure from the smooth, hip hop R&B influenced sound that fans have grown accustomed to hearing. But, it worked like a charm and "OMG" is one his signature songs.
"OMG" became Usher's ninth No. 1 hit in the United States, making him the first 2010's artist to collect No. 1 singles in three consecutive decades. "OMG" indeed!
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8. "Nice & Slow," 1998
The story goes that while working on the My Way album, Dupri told Usher that he needed a ballad that would knock everyone out. With "Nice & Slow," they knocked it out the park.
Co-written by Usher, Brian and Brandon Casey of the R&B group Jagged Edge; Seal Jr. and Dupri (who also produced the track), "Nice & Slow" became his first No. 1 hit on the pop charts. The song helped Usher break from the teen pop idol image and he transitioned into a young man with a more mature sound.
"Nice & Slow" is a sensual, quiet storm song that's still a favorite slow jam 20 years later.
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7. "You Don't Have to Call," 2001
Never just a balladeer, Usher is at his best when he's creating dance music that bangs in the club. "You Don't Have to Call" was scorching hot right out the gate. The song tells the story of a man who's tired of worrying about his woman and decides to go live it up with the fellas. Originally intended for Michael Jackson, "You Don't Have to Call" was written and produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, who were beginning their ascent as prominent composers in the music industry. It was the third successful single from 8701, reaching number three on the pop charts.
"You Don't Have to Call" had dance floors on fire and it's still a favorite at Usher's live shows.
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6. "U Remind Me," 2001
After a three-year hiatus, Usher was preparing to make his return to the music scene. "U Remind Me" was the first single from the Usher's third album 8701. It written by Anita McCloud and Edmund Clement, and produced by the legendary Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. "U Remind Me" is about a man who meets a woman who he's attracted to. But, the guy makes the decision not to pursue a relationship with her because she reminds him of his ex-girlfriend, whom he just broke up with.
A mid-tempo track, "U Remind Me" was the perfect reintroduction for Usher. It showcased his growth as an artist. It also reestablished him as the leading voice of contemporary R&B. It would go on to reach No. 1 on the pop charts and eventually earned him another Grammy. Usher was back.
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5. "Confessions Part II," 2004
For better or for worse, sometimes art imitates life. The lines can become quite blurry. After a very public breakup with Chili, in the spirit of the R&B greats of the past, Usher held nothing back and poured himself, with brutal honesty, into his music. "Confession Part II" was the result.
Produced and written by Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox alongside Usher, the song is a man's confession to his woman about his impregnated mistress. It acts as the second installment of "Confessions Part I," which spoke to the man's infidelity. Rumors began to circulate that the song was Usher's way of revealing the truth about his own fractured relationship with the TLC member. However, Dupri disclosed that the background of the song was actually taking from his friends' similar experiences.
"Confessions Part II" was Usher's sixth consecutive single to reach No. 1 on the pop charts and became the break up anthem of the 2000s.
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4. "U Got it Bad," 2001
The second single from 8701, "You Got It Bad," tells a tale about not being able to get over a past love. It was co-written by Usher, Dupri and Cox -- who also produced the track. According to Dupri, he and Usher were in the studio working on music for the album. But, Usher's attention was diverted by a woman who happened to be in the studio. Failing to get Usher to focus, Dupri told him, "We're going to do this session later on. You got it completely too bad right now. You got it bad." This incident became inspiration for the song. Dupri composed the lyrics with the intention that it would be an enormous hit for the album... and it was.
"U Got It Bad" is a banger, a classic contemporary R&B song. It became his third single to go to number one on the pop charts, as Usher continued his hot streak.
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3. "Burn," 2004
"Burn" is the ultimate anthem for when a relationship is broken beyond repair. With extreme pathos, Usher delivers a gut-wrenching performance about when love turns into dismay. Co-written by Usher, along with Dupri and Cox, who also produced it; "Burn" was a peek into the psyche of Usher who was going through very public, personal struggles in his own relationship with Chili.
"Burn" was a worldwide hit. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight non-consecutive weeks and hit No. 1 in the UK, as well. "Burn" is the central theme of the Confession album. Sometimes, all you can do is let it burn.
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2. "You Make Me Wanna," 1997
Usher had not yet achieved the success that he and his label had envisioned at the time of this song's release. Beginning a new partnership with Dupri at 18 years old, "You Make Me Wanna" was the major breakthrough single that Usher desperately wanted. It was his first top ten hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Co-written and produced by Usher, Dupri and Seal Jr.; the song tells the story of Usher falling for his woman's best friend, creating a love triangle. With its distinctive use of acoustic guitar and hi-hat in tandem with Usher's passionate vocal performance, "You Make Me Wanna" had all the ingredients necessary for an R&B classic.
"You Make Me Wanna" was a career-defining moment for Usher. It launched him from being moderately successful into superstardom, a place he still occupies today.
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1. "Yeah!," 2004
After the recording process was complete on his Confessions LP, the label executives responded that the project was full of tremendous material, but lacked a strong lead single. Going back to the drawing board, Usher enlisted the production help of Lil Jon. Adding Ludacris into the mix, they came out with "Yeah!" and the rest was history.
With a minimalist musical approach, "Yeah!" became more than song. It was a global event. "Yeah!" was the first time Usher incorporated crunk and R&B, which Lil Jon coined as "Crunk&B," in the composition of one of his songs. Released as the first single from Confessions, "Yeah!" became a cultural phenomenon, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 12 consecutive weeks selling over four million copies. Still his biggest hit to date, "Yeah!" catapulted Usher into legendary status.
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Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:25:39 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
You're pissed, huh? :plzstop: :dead:
I was thinking the same :kii:
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:25:39 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
You're pissed, huh? :plzstop: :dead:
not me, just don?t know how I was supposed to tell who published it
No mariah song sounds like an usher song
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:32:33 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:25:39 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
You're pissed, huh? :plzstop: :dead:
not me, just don?t know how I was supposed to tell who published it
You could've simply google the title since I simply just copied and paste.
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:32:33 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:31:45 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:25:39 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
You're pissed, huh? :plzstop: :dead:
not me, just don?t know how I was supposed to tell who published it
So instead just arbitrarily throw names out in an attempt to validate a invalid point? :dead:
We Belong Together and Don?t Forget About Us
sound like Burn
as they were all done by the same writer/producers
and Mariah clearly worked with them because she saw they made hits with Usher
and she was making a comeback
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:34:10 PM
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Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
You're pissed, huh? :plzstop: :dead:
not me, just don?t know how I was supposed to tell who published it
You could've simply google the title since I simply just copied and paste.
and how would I know that?s what you did?
Ray is PISSED
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:35:33 PM
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Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:25:39 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on October 17, 2018, 04:21:25 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 03:59:16 PM
Damns so Billboard said what they SAID huh?
Told y?all niggas!
:blessed:
This is from Revolt.
oh
thanks My, there was no link or anything
You're pissed, huh? :plzstop: :dead:
not me, just don?t know how I was supposed to tell who published it
You could've simply google the title since I simply just copied and paste.
and how would I know that?s what you did?
Because that's what I do with every article I post. A copy and paste mess.
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 04:37:04 PM
Yeah I don't get WBT from Burn. Like at all.
Burn sounded fresh as hell.
Burn came first
it would be the other way
(https://image.ibb.co/kMhJnT/YMiXQIW.gif)
Hey guys, post usher inspired songs
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:31:48 PM
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
In 2002, two years before Burn was released. ?The One? on Charmbracelet.
Please
Guys, Ray just took a swing at me...
:diddraispoot:
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:31:48 PM
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
In 2002, two years before Burn was released. ?The One? on Charmbracelet.
Ray....
Usher literally has no signature sound, singing style, etc. How tf can u influence someone when u don't even have a coined ANYTHING music wise :dead:
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:31:48 PM
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
In 2002, two years before Burn was released. ?The One? on Charmbracelet.
which wasn?t even a single
He inspired a few male artists but let?s not get carried away. Game changing he was/is not and likely never will be, considering this trap mess he just put out
QuoteProving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry
(https://uploadir.com/u/hwjrfnfy)
The fumes
:cheerup:
Quote from: ANIMMAI on October 17, 2018, 05:06:11 PM
QuoteProving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry
(https://uploadir.com/u/hwjrfnfy)
:plzstop:
Im convinced usher himself wrote this mess. Usher released some hits in his time, DASSIT! Usher ain't the LEAST bit innovative :dead:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:07:33 PM
Quote from: ANIMMAI on October 17, 2018, 05:06:11 PM
QuoteProving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry
(https://uploadir.com/u/hwjrfnfy)
:plzstop:
Im convinced usher himself wrote this mess. Usher released some hits in his time, DASSIT! Usher ain't the LEAST bit innovative :dead:
talk about PISSED
:kii:
Eh, changing the game, I don't see it.
Definitely has some classic songs though.
Jejdjdjdjdjdjedj
Damn. Ray was DISMANTLED in this bitch
Bbnnjj what did usher innovate?
A blazer with a fitted cap?
Quote from: GLOC? on October 17, 2018, 05:16:12 PM
Bbnnjj what did usher innovate?
A blazer with a fitted cap?
Vkgkfjjfuffujffi what was it Ray said in that one thread. I forgot. :plzstop: it was something about Usher having an iconic outfit
Quote from: GLOC? on October 17, 2018, 05:16:12 PM
Bbnnjj what did usher innovate?
A blazer with a fitted cap?
don't forget the A-town stomp
Quote from: GLOC? on October 17, 2018, 05:16:12 PM
Bbnnjj what did usher innovate?
A blazer with a fitted cap?
sddddddsssdddd!!!!!!!!!
MAYBE I'm willing to give him that
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:01:37 PM
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:31:48 PM
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
In 2002, two years before Burn was released. ?The One? on Charmbracelet.
which wasn?t even a single
What?s your point? You asked when the last collab was. Mariah has consistently worked with JD.
Quote from: Nine on October 17, 2018, 05:09:22 PM
Eh, changing the game, I don't see it.
Definitely has some classic songs though.
!!!!
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 05:18:44 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:01:37 PM
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:31:48 PM
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
In 2002, two years before Burn was released. ?The One? on Charmbracelet.
which wasn?t even a single
What?s your point? You asked when the last collab was. Mariah has consistently worked with JD.
the point is Mariah followed a trend with WBT and DFAU
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:20:46 PM
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 05:18:44 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:01:37 PM
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:31:48 PM
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
In 2002, two years before Burn was released. ?The One? on Charmbracelet.
which wasn?t even a single
What?s your point? You asked when the last collab was. Mariah has consistently worked with JD.
the point is Mariah followed a trend with WBT and DFAU
:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
the songs don't even sound alike :dead: :uhh:
Not working with one producer being a trend :dead:
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:23:00 PM
the songs don't even sound alike :dead: :uhh:
Not working with one producer being a trend :dead:
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
Look up the definition of trend :dead:
Usher filled a void after Michael's prime
It wasn't as innovative as MJ, he wasn't a crooner like R.Kelly and he wasn't provocative like Prince.
but he did fill that gap and he delivered consistently, gave us big hits but groundbreaking? innovative?
He didn't stand out :dead:
The only thing Mario, Chris, Omarion, Ne-Yo have in common with Usher is that they all sing and dance :dead:
and I'd say Chris is more innovative than Usher :dead:
Working with a hot producer not a trend!
Let?s keep that same energy with Rich Harrison Jayden
and Rodney, Timbaland, Pharrell etc
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:27:27 PM
Working with a hot producer not a trend!
Let?s keep that same energy with Rich Harrison Jayden
and Rodney, Timbaland, Pharrell etc
what are you talking about? :uhh:
Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 05:17:09 PM
Quote from: GLOC? on October 17, 2018, 05:16:12 PM
Bbnnjj what did usher innovate?
A blazer with a fitted cap?
Vkgkfjjfuffujffi what was it Ray said in that one thread. I forgot. :plzstop: it was something about Usher having an iconic outfit
. Bbnnnnnbnnnnn
I?m. Dying :plzstop:
B.cox did not and does not have a recognizable sound like the Neptunes, Rich ect their SOUND is what everyone flocked to them for.
Go to the producer of the time? Yes.
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:26:37 PM
Usher filled a void after Michael's prime
It wasn't as innovative as MJ, he wasn't a crooner like R.Kelly and he wasn't provocative like Prince.
but he did fill that gap and he delivered consistently, gave us big hits but groundbreaking? innovative?
He didn't stand out :dead:
The only thing Mario, Chris, Omarion, Ne-Yo have in common with Usher is that they all sing and dance :dead:
and I'd say Chris is more innovative than Usher :dead:
clearly all of those guys list him as an influence so he did stand out
:dead:
Are they listing Ginuwine or Sisqo?
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 05:18:44 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:01:37 PM
Quote from: Demm_ on October 17, 2018, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 04:31:48 PM
I mean JD co wrote both songs
when was the last Mariah and JD collab before Burn?
In 2002, two years before Burn was released. ?The One? on Charmbracelet.
which wasn?t even a single
What?s your point? You asked when the last collab was. Mariah has consistently worked with JD.
VXBXBXBXBXBXBXBNDNXNDNDNDNDDNNDJDJDJD
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:29:44 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:26:37 PM
Usher filled a void after Michael's prime
It wasn't as innovative as MJ, he wasn't a crooner like R.Kelly and he wasn't provocative like Prince.
but he did fill that gap and he delivered consistently, gave us big hits but groundbreaking? innovative?
He didn't stand out :dead:
The only thing Mario, Chris, Omarion, Ne-Yo have in common with Usher is that they all sing and dance :dead:
and I'd say Chris is more innovative than Usher :dead:
clearly all of those guys list him as an influence so he did stand out
:dead:
Are they listing Ginuwine or Sisqo?
Wasn't Ginuwine and Sisqo singing and dancing before Usher?
Even Ginuwine had a recognizable sound ala Timbaland.
Usher and those dry ass bland ass non-flavour
another b.cox joint! isn't cutting it
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:29:32 PM
B.cox did not and does not have a recognizable sound like the Neptunes, Rich ect their SOUND is what everyone flocked to them for.
Go to the producer of the time? Yes.
eek
Idk king
He did have a very basic
808 piano and steady hi hat
That was his sound
It was pretty recognizable
Stale tho
Only worked for a few songs
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:31:20 PM
B. Cox doesn't have a recognizable sound? sdndnsnsndns
Girl ya'll don't remember us complaining about those piano crunk ballads that all sounded the damn SAME? sdnsdnsdnsnd
They were just DRY that's all I remember no flavour no tea
just the same chords and piano mess.
You can instantly tell a RIch, Neptunes, Darkchild or Tim mess
B.cox just sounds like 2004.
B Cox definitely has a distinct SOUND
everybody had these mid tempo piano ballads with similar melodies
why are we lying in here
Bcox was musical cornflakes
with no milk
Jayden ur wrong on that part bae
He def had a STALE Samey uninspired sound tbh
Bcox didn't have a sound and don't @ me about it!
Wait so now mariah worked with JD because of usher?
What about this all the way back in 95
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
Hcbbjjjjjjjjjjjjj
Quote from: GLOC? on October 17, 2018, 05:33:50 PM
Jayden ur wrong on that part bae
He def had a STALE Samey uninspired sound tbh
sounds like you wanna fight about it?
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:31:03 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:29:44 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:26:37 PM
Usher filled a void after Michael's prime
It wasn't as innovative as MJ, he wasn't a crooner like R.Kelly and he wasn't provocative like Prince.
but he did fill that gap and he delivered consistently, gave us big hits but groundbreaking? innovative?
He didn't stand out :dead:
The only thing Mario, Chris, Omarion, Ne-Yo have in common with Usher is that they all sing and dance :dead:
and I'd say Chris is more innovative than Usher :dead:
clearly all of those guys list him as an influence so he did stand out
:dead:
Are they listing Ginuwine or Sisqo?
Wasn't Ginuwine and Sisqo singing and dancing before Usher?
Even Ginuwine had a recognizable sound ala Timbaland.
Usher and those dry ass bland ass non-flavour another b.cox joint! isn't cutting it
no they weren?t Usher was dancing in 94 from the beginning before them
and thanks for proving my point about the ?b Cox joint? was a trend made popular by Usher
and no one is listing Ginuwine and his sound as an influence like they are with Usher
DEAL
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:35:38 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:31:03 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:29:44 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:26:37 PM
Usher filled a void after Michael's prime
It wasn't as innovative as MJ, he wasn't a crooner like R.Kelly and he wasn't provocative like Prince.
but he did fill that gap and he delivered consistently, gave us big hits but groundbreaking? innovative?
He didn't stand out :dead:
The only thing Mario, Chris, Omarion, Ne-Yo have in common with Usher is that they all sing and dance :dead:
and I'd say Chris is more innovative than Usher :dead:
clearly all of those guys list him as an influence so he did stand out
:dead:
Are they listing Ginuwine or Sisqo?
Wasn't Ginuwine and Sisqo singing and dancing before Usher?
Even Ginuwine had a recognizable sound ala Timbaland.
Usher and those dry ass bland ass non-flavour another b.cox joint! isn't cutting it
and thanks for proving my point about the ?b Cox joint? was a trend made popular by Usher
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not a producer tagline being a trend
bitch get me outta here
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:34:46 PM
Wait so now mariah worked with JD because of usher?
What about this all the way back in 95
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
:ohwow:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:34:46 PM
Wait so now mariah worked with JD because of usher?
What about this all the way back in 95
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
this iconic ass bitch
I still LOVE THIS SONG AND VIDYA
Gorgeous ass bitch
Shame we didn?t get that album with Good kisser being the lead
What an idiot
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:34:46 PM
Wait so now mariah worked with JD because of usher?
What about this all the way back in 95
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
that was when she hopped on JD?s wave due to Xscape and Kris?s Kross
you have no point here :plzstop:
ugh he used to be on Bey level, now he's on Ci's level
just boring, confused, uninspired and just LATE
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:36:39 PM
not a producer tagline being a trend
bitch get me outta here
was the tagline not on the SONGS he PRODUCED?
Who said the line was the trend? :plzstop: :plzstop:
Yes Jayden leave
:kii:
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:37:33 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:34:46 PM
Wait so now mariah worked with JD because of usher?
What about this all the way back in 95
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
that was when she hopped on JD?s wave due to Xscape and Kris?s Kross
you have no point here :plzstop:
So it had nothing to do with usher. Got it :dead:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:39:57 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:37:33 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:34:46 PM
Wait so now mariah worked with JD because of usher?
What about this all the way back in 95
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
that was when she hopped on JD?s wave due to Xscape and Kris?s Kross
you have no point here :plzstop:
So it had nothing to do with usher. Got it :dead:
abd I never said it did
for THIS song :kii:
I said WBT and DFAU
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:39:10 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:36:39 PM
not a producer tagline being a trend
bitch get me outta here
was the tagline not on the SONGS he PRODUCED?
Who said the line was the trend? :plzstop: :plzstop:
(http://i41.tinypic.com/t0j5hc.jpg)
Im sorry but fckn :plzstop:
WHEW!
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:42:32 PM
Can you guys at least acknowledge the "crunk ballad" era that Usher kicked off :usureuok:
wtf
It's like you guys suddenly forgot how much ya'll were complaining about all the clones being released
just being dense because they don?t like Usher/ wanna argue I?m glad Glock could be honest about that B Cox sound
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:42:32 PM
Can you guys at least acknowledge the "crunk ballad" era that Usher kicked off :usureuok:
That was a producer inspired era and had more to do with them then fckn usher. :dead:
That's why lil jon ain't successful musically post crunk. What crunk ballads does usher even have? Lover and friends? A lil jon song on lil jon's album :dead:
Bcox didn't do crunk ballads, he did BORING ballads
there were no crunk elements in any of those songs he did with Usher or Mariah
:uhh: :dead:
Aside from "Lovers and Friends" by Lil John what other crunk ballads were there?
And when i think of crunk music, i think of lil jon IN GENERAL. Not usher. He isn't innovative and not even that did he inspire. Did usher produce his own music or sumn :dead:
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:47:19 PM
Bcox didn't do crunk ballads, he did BORING ballads
there were no crunk elements in any of those songs he did with Usher or Mariah
:uhh: :dead:
And i didn't read but why is B Cox being aligned with usher? Is he the reason B Cox was popular too? :dead:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:45:37 PM
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:42:32 PM
Can you guys at least acknowledge the "crunk ballad" era that Usher kicked off :usureuok:
That was a producer inspired era and had more to do with them then fckn usher. :dead:
That's why lil jon ain't successful musically post crunk. What crunk ballads does usher even have? Lover and friends? A lil jon song on lil jon's album :dead:
clearly the point is those producers became popular because they worked with a popular artist and made hits, then other singers went to the producer afterward to try to get similar hits
OMG why is that far fetched?
:dead: :dead: :dead: :dead: :dead:
and who cares if YOU think they?re boring?
They were a trend made popular by Usher
that?s THAT
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:51:37 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:47:19 PM
Bcox didn't do crunk ballads, he did BORING ballads
there were no crunk elements in any of those songs he did with Usher or Mariah
:uhh: :dead:
Aside from "Lovers and Friends" by Lil John what other crunk ballads were there?
When I say crunk ballads I mean ballads with that specific KNOCK and those uniquely CHOPPY arrangements .
Name ONE song that was like Burn before it came out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5XNWFw5HVw
So slow R&B songs that had knock?
Chris Brown ?Say Goodbye? was like literally a teenage version of Burn :dead:
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Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:55:04 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:54:22 PM
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:51:37 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:47:19 PM
Bcox didn't do crunk ballads, he did BORING ballads
there were no crunk elements in any of those songs he did with Usher or Mariah
:uhh: :dead:
Aside from "Lovers and Friends" by Lil John what other crunk ballads were there?
When I say crunk ballads I mean ballads with that specific KNOCK and those uniquely CHOPPY arrangements .
Name ONE song that was like Burn before it came out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5XNWFw5HVw
So slow R&B songs that had knock?
:omf:
he really acting like he couldn?t read the rest of what was typed
:plzstop:
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:54:22 PM
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:51:37 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:47:19 PM
Bcox didn't do crunk ballads, he did BORING ballads
there were no crunk elements in any of those songs he did with Usher or Mariah
:uhh: :dead:
Aside from "Lovers and Friends" by Lil John what other crunk ballads were there?
When I say crunk ballads I mean ballads with that specific KNOCK and those uniquely CHOPPY arrangements .
Name ONE song that was like Burn before it came out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5XNWFw5HVw
So slow R&B songs that had knock?
Im honestly WEAK :plzstop:
ballads......with bass
Burn is an R&B song with hip hop influences no?
I can name a few songs like that :dead:
Quote from: Xavier on October 17, 2018, 05:57:18 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:55:17 PM
Chris Brown ?Say Goodbye? was like literally a teenage version of Burn :dead:
Damn I never noticed how similar these songs are sonically
like, the bridge
Usher says ?Wanna break down and cry like hoo hoo hoo?
Chris says ?sometimes it makes me wanna cry ?ooh-OOH-ooh?
Come on son
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:42:32 PM
Can you guys at least acknowledge the "crunk ballad" era that Usher kicked off :usureuok:
wtf
It's like you guys suddenly forgot how much ya'll were complaining about all the clones being released
I don?t know of any crunk ballads other than Lovers and Friends :dead:
Quote from: 1RIG on October 17, 2018, 05:37:30 PM
Shame we didn?t get that album with Good kisser being the lead
What an idiot
I really liked that song
Wtf is a crunk ballad? :uhh:
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:55:17 PM
Chris Brown ?Say Goodbye? was like literally a teenage version of Burn :dead:
:usuresis:
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:59:01 PM
Burn is an R&B song with hip hop influences no?
I can name a few songs like that :dead:
I've never considered burn an influential song. It was a popular R&B song once upon a time and dassit :dead:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 06:38:41 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:59:01 PM
Burn is an R&B song with hip hop influences no?
I can name a few songs like that :dead:
I've never considered burn an influential song. It was a popular R&B song once upon a time and dassit :dead:
drag that fag
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 04:52:25 PM
This isn't the first time Usher has been recognized as influential...
GODet paid their dues three years ago.
https://www.bet.com/shows/bet-honors/2015/photos/honorees/my-way-10-artists-usher-has-influenced.html
lolz
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/6bae3383f7371f55df48870d78c37510/tumblr_n0n4ro3HTB1qmeeo4o1_400.gif)
Oh wow
King
Quote from: ANIMMAI on October 17, 2018, 05:06:11 PM
QuoteProving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry
Right .
The truth . Flat the fuck OWT.
Yawl okay in here?
(https://uploadir.com/u/hwjrfnfy)
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:07:33 PM
Quote from: ANIMMAI on October 17, 2018, 05:06:11 PM
QuoteProving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry
(https://uploadir.com/u/hwjrfnfy)
:plzstop:
Im convinced usher himself wrote this mess. Usher released some hits in his time, DASSIT! Usher ain't the LEAST bit innovative :dead:
talk about PISSED
:kii:
I?m fucking screaming !!!!!! :kii:
I?m telling yawl dbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbd
The way he FLEW in hea; I knew it was gonna be a fumey mess
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:01:17 PM
Quote from: AYR on October 17, 2018, 05:08:24 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 05:07:33 PM
Quote from: ANIMMAI on October 17, 2018, 05:06:11 PM
QuoteProving that he's still an innovator with his hand on the pulse of the music industry
(https://uploadir.com/u/hwjrfnfy)
:plzstop:
Im convinced usher himself wrote this mess. Usher released some hits in his time, DASSIT! Usher ain't the LEAST bit innovative :dead:
talk about PISSED
:kii:
I?m fucking screaming !!!!!! :kii:
Me too :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:01:54 PM
I?m telling yawl dbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbd
The way he FLEW in hea; I knew it was gonna be a fumey mess
We can't all be as deluded as u, ray, and lis. That's a fckn art. Does Monica have game changing songs too?
Oh wait...all yawl fuming :uhh:
Are yawl fucking okay tonight ?
King is a TRAILBLAZER :ummwhat:
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 05:31:20 PM
B. Cox doesn't have a recognizable sound? sdndnsnsndns
Girl ya'll don't remember us complaining about those piano crunk ballads that all sounded the damn SAME? sdnsdnsdnsnd
The girls are losing it
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 07:03:45 PM
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:01:54 PM
I?m telling yawl dbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbd
The way he FLEW in hea; I knew it was gonna be a fumey mess
We can't all be as deluded as u, ray, and lis. That's a fckn art. Does Monica have game changing songs too?
not one
QuoteIn his home country of United States, Hard II Love debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200, with 38,000 album-equivalent units. It sold 28,000 copies in its first week.
Sorry, I meant to post this.
(http://straightfromthea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Usher-Tameka-Court-StraightFromTheA-052212-0.jpg)
Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 07:10:27 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 07:03:45 PM
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:01:54 PM
I?m telling yawl dbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbd
The way he FLEW in hea; I knew it was gonna be a fumey mess
We can't all be as deluded as u, ray, and lis. That's a fckn art. Does Monica have game changing songs too?
not one
Not ONE!
You mean the one that sold like 5 times more than 'Lupus & Cigarettes'?
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Yawl some DUMB ass gorls :plzstop:
Usher changed the game forever so many Times :dead: :uhh:
Yawl can?t deal :dead:
Or maybe not understand what that means. It means aided in a SHIFT in music that helps others follow suit or do something like it
He?s done it so many times especially from about ?98-?11
No he honestly does not have a ?signature? sound to himself . And that is honestly what has yawl confused as to why he isn?t Legendary or hasn?t changed the game :dead:
But he?s definitely changed the game so many ways
One of the most obvious being the crunknandB wave. He definitely started that wave by really putting it on the map.
And then with the string heavy ballads and the tons of artists who played on that sound; after U Got It Bad
In certain videos for his songs he?s definitely inspired younger generations
With his style and how he made dancing so smooth and sexy , and made girls go crazy . His style and appeal was game changing . You can ask Chris Brown, you can ask Mario, you can ask Trey, ask them all! Even the legends. He?s inspired many.
He hopped from lane to lane and made it cool, and gave his peers an ? I can do it too!? Dream
No he didn?t START the Singing over Dance Beats wave; he definitely inspired other R&B singers , especially Males.
I can?t believe yawl are trying KING.
Numbers don?t fckn lie gorls :kii:
He broke RECORDSSS
Did LUPni need HELP gettin in that hospital bed?
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Quote from: Baph McDavid. on October 17, 2018, 07:10:27 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 07:03:45 PM
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:01:54 PM
I?m telling yawl dbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbd
The way he FLEW in hea; I knew it was gonna be a fumey mess
We can't all be as deluded as u, ray, and lis. That's a fckn art. Does Monica have game changing songs too?
not one
The Boy is Mine alone changed the game by inspiring those kinds of diets and making them HOT FAGGOT
Whitney herself said the song inspired her
Lmao!
I mean
Drag that fag Afro! :blessed:
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:19:09 PM
Yawl some DUMB ass gorls :plzstop:
No he honestly does not have a ?signature? sound to himself . And that is honestly what has yawl confused as to why he isn?t Legendary or hasn?t changed the game :dead:
But he?s definitely changed the game
No he didn?t START the Singing over Dance Beats wave
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Jesus. What did he damn DO
Wow so Usher is really an icon huh
Quote from: 1RIG on October 17, 2018, 07:50:04 PM
Jesus. What did he damn DO
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Boy I?ll fckn punch you
Quote from: 1RIG on October 17, 2018, 07:50:04 PM
Jesus. What did he damn DO
:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
Not talking about sales as if that has anything to do with ANYTHING.
MC hammer has a diamond album is he the most prolific rapper?
Aretha Franklin doesnt have even a 3x platinum plaque is usher more influential than her?
This is why i appreciate the Sle's and My's of the board. Not only do they have musical knowledge but an INFORMED opinion :dead:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 08:41:23 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on October 17, 2018, 07:50:04 PM
Jesus. What did he damn DO
:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
ncncncnncnc young ain?t gon be MY damn lawyer i tell ya that
?Did he kill the man? I mean .. PROBABLY! but!?
Quote from: 1RIG on October 17, 2018, 10:33:41 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 08:41:23 PM
Quote from: 1RIG on October 17, 2018, 07:50:04 PM
Jesus. What did he damn DO
:plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
ncncncnncnc young ain?t gon be MY damn lawyer i tell ya that
?Did he kill the man? I mean .. PROBABLY! but!?
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So y'all really labeled "Burn" a crunk ballad?
Quote from: i got Black in my family on October 17, 2018, 07:14:39 PM
And the numbers from her last album. While you're digging
The one where she used that mass fag shooting to promo one of her singles.
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The one where she did almost 4x his 1st week sales without a hint of promo and ONE single?
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:19:09 PM
Yawl some DUMB ass gorls :plzstop:
Usher changed the game forever so many Times :dead: :uhh:
Yawl can?t deal :dead:
Or maybe not understand what that means. It means aided in a SHIFT in music that helps others follow suit or do something like it
He?s done it so many times especially from about ?98-?11
No he honestly does not have a ?signature? sound to himself . And that is honestly what has yawl confused as to why he isn?t Legendary or hasn?t changed the game :dead:
But he?s definitely changed the game so many ways
One of the most obvious being the crunknandB wave. He definitely started that wave by really putting it on the map.
And then with the string heavy ballads and the tons of artists who played on that sound; after U Got It Bad
In certain videos for his songs he?s definitely inspired younger generations
With his style and how he made dancing so smooth and sexy , and made girls go crazy . His style and appeal was game changing . You can ask Chris Brown, you can ask Mario, you can ask Trey, ask them all! Even the legends. He?s inspired many.
He hopped from lane to lane and made it cool, and gave his peers an ? I can do it too!? Dream
No he didn?t START the Singing over Dance Beats wave; he definitely inspired other R&B singers , especially Males.
I can?t believe yawl are trying KING.
Numbers don?t fckn lie gorls :kii:
He broke RECORDSSS
I see two lies in here
R&B singers BEEN singing over string heavy ballads before "U Got It Bad" :uhh: & that song isn't even string heavy itself :dead:
Chris been doing dance music BEFORE Usher did, Usher only did it because that was the SOUND of 2009-2011 where EVERYONE was doing it.
I'll give you Crunk, but that's a sound that literally lasted 2 years :uhh:
Quote from: 1RIG on October 17, 2018, 07:49:53 PM
Quote from: Young on October 17, 2018, 07:19:09 PM
Yawl some DUMB ass gorls :plzstop:
No he honestly does not have a ?signature? sound to himself . And that is honestly what has yawl confused as to why he isn?t Legendary or hasn?t changed the game :dead:
But he?s definitely changed the game
No he didn?t START the Singing over Dance Beats wave
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Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 08:46:34 PM
Not talking about sales as if that has anything to do with ANYTHING.
MC hammer has a diamond album is he the most prolific rapper?
Aretha Franklin doesnt have even a 3x platinum plaque is usher more influential than her?
This is why i appreciate the Sle's and My's of the board. Not only do they have musical knowledge but an INFORMED opinion :dead:
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I mean sales doesn't equal influence and impact.
Usher a R&B Icon? Yh, R&B Legend? Yh
Usher hasn't even surpassed R.Kelly's influence and that's true tea.
Chris kinda surpassed him in the pop arena too.
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 06:47:23 PM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on October 17, 2018, 06:38:41 PM
Quote from: Naomi's Blackberry on October 17, 2018, 05:59:01 PM
Burn is an R&B song with hip hop influences no?
I can name a few songs like that :dead:
I've never considered burn an influential song. It was a popular R&B song once upon a time and dassit :dead: