Usher admits to loosing his swagger somewhere between “Confessions” and “Here I Stand”. With the forthcoming album “Raymond Vs. Raymond” the chart-topper, with fire in his eyes, is intent on getting that swagger back ! Covering the latest issue of Billboard, Usher admits “I had checked out… I went all the way into being super husband and super dad, thinking, ‘I’ve got to be serious all the time. I’ve got to be the man.’ I put my swagger down for a minute, but I didn’t throw it away. Now it’s time to get it back.” With a troubled marriage behind him, new management and music, Usher seems poised for a comeback with “Raymond Vs. Raymond” Due in stores March 30, the album features “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home),” the Nicki Minaj assisted “Little Freak” and the just released single “OMG,” featuring will.i.am. But, according to Usher the album is also packed with renewed confidence and energy. “A lot of things have happened in the last few years that could have broke me, but I’m still standing; rejuvenated with a new peace, confidence and energy,” says Usher. “I’ve got fire in my eyes.” While Usher seems to be renewed and in a new place, the question is… do you think Usher can get his ‘swagger’ back with “Raymond Vs. Raymond” ?
Usher is back on the scene and looking to regain his swagger with his upcoming album Raymond. The Grammy award-winning artist has experienced a career renaissance, as he looks to reclaim his top spot in the music industry. Fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting this moment for years, knowing that Usher always delivers an unforgettable listening experience. With Raymond, Usher will prove once again why he’s one of the biggest names in R&B.
Usher has had some impressive accomplishments throughout his nearly two decade long career; from winning eight Grammys to selling over 65 million albums worldwide. He’s continued building upon those successes by releasing hit singles such as “Love In This Club” and “OMG”. Now, it appears that Usher is ready to take things up a notch with his eighth studio album Raymond.
The lead single off of Raymond—titled “Don’t Waste My Time” featuring Ella Mai—is already making waves across radio stations nationwide. It marks not only Usher’s return but also a sign of what fans can expect from the rest of the project: energy, passion, and soulful melodies that bring out Ushers true essence as an artist.
Overview Of Usher’s Career
Usher has been a major player in R&B music for two decades. He started his career as a young teen, releasing his debut album at just 15 years old and quickly achieving success with multiple hit singles. Throughout the course of his career, he has released 8 studio albums, won countless awards including 16 Grammy’s and was even given the honor to be one of the few artists chosen to perform at the 2004 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony.
Now Usher is back again after taking some time off from making music. With his new album Raymond v Raymond, it looks like he’s trying to reclaim some of that swagger which made him famous in the first place. The lead single “Papers” was received well by critics and fans alike, showing that he still had what it takes to make good music. But does this mean we will see an entire album filled with similar bangers? We’ll have to wait until its release date on March 30th 2010 to find out.
No matter how successful or not Raymond v Raymond turns out to be, there is no denying that Usher has earned every bit of success over these past twenty years and continues to remain relevant in today’s ever-changing music industry.
Highlights Of Raymond Album
All eyes are on Usher’s upcoming album Raymond v Raymond. After taking a break from the music industry, fans and critics alike are eager to see what he has in store for them this time around.
The lead single ‘Papers’ gives us an insight into what we can expect from the album. It is clear that Usher wants to bring back some of his classic swagger with tracks like ‘Monstar’ and ‘Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)’. Other highlights include the soulful ballad ‘Lil Freak’, which features Nicki Minaj, as well as collaborations with T-Pain and Will.I.Am.
The highly anticipated release of Raymond v Raymond will give everyone a chance to hear if Usher still has it or not. With all these potential bangers in mind, there is no doubt that this could be one of his biggest albums yet!
Conclusion
I. Summary of Usher’s Career
Usher has had a long and successful career in the music industry, with many hit songs and albums throughout his two-decade run. He has won numerous awards including eight Grammy Awards and 18 Billboard Music Awards. His most recent album, Raymond v. Raymond (2010) was an international success that peaked at number one on multiple charts across the world, making it one of his biggest hits to date.
II. Highlights of Raymond Album
The lead single off the album, “OMG” featuring will.i.am., topped chart after chart worldwide and earned him three more Billboard Music Awards nominations for Top Hot 100 Song, Top Digital Song, and Top Radio Song; he went on to win all three categories. The rest of the album contained popular singles such as “Hey Daddy” featuring Plies and “Lil Freak” featuring Nicki Minaj which both received critical acclaim from fans and critics alike due to their catchy hooks and upbeat production styles.
III Conclusion
Overall, Usher is looking to bring back some of his swagger with this new project by combining elements from both modern day pop/R&B sounds as well as classic R&B vibes from his earlier years in the game. With great anticipation surrounding this upcoming album, it looks like Usher could be poised for another round of topping charts around the globe if he can successfully blend these two eras into one cohesive soundscape. Judging by his past successes there is no doubt that he’ll deliver yet again – we just have to wait until then!
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