Usher - Looking 4 Myself (Deluxe) (2012)

      Looking 4 Myself is the seventh studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was released on June 8, 2012 on RCA Records, following the disbandment of Jive Records in October 2011 and LaFace Records months later. Several producers were involved with its production, including Diplo, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, Salaam Remi, Pharrell Williams and Max Martin, among others. It features several guest vocalists, including Rick Ross, Pharrell, Luke Steele and ASAP Rocky. Inspired by the electronic duo Empire of the Sun and listening to music originating from several locations, Usher intended the album to contain a more experimental sound, that remained relevant to the music of its time. Defined as "revolutionary pop" by the singer, critics noted that Looking 4 Myself incorporates the genres R&B, pop, hip hop, electronic, Europop and dubstep. Critic Barry Walters has described it as a key release in the emerging alternative R&B genre.

      Looking 4 Myself spawned five singles: "Climax", "Scream", "Lemme See" featuring rapper Rick Ross, "Numb" and "Dive". "Climax" peaked in the top-twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eleven weeks. "Scream" peaked in the top-ten on the Hot 100 and several other countries. "Numb" obtained moderate international chart success and peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Usher promoted Looking 4 Myself by performing in several shows including the off-broadway show Fuerza Bruta: Look Up, Saturday Night Live and Good Morning America. A tour that would further promote the album was planned, however, it was cancelled due to the singer's obligation as a coach on The Voice.

***Track Listing
01. Can't Stop Won't Stop (Feat. Will.I.Am & Keith Harris)
02. Scream
03. Climax
04. I Care For U
05. Show Me
06. Lemme See (Feat. Rick Ross)
07. Twisted (Feat. Pharrell)
08. Dive
09. What Happened To U (Feat. Noah Shebib)
10. Looking 4 Myself (Feat. Luke Steele)
11. Numb (feat. Axel Hedfors, Steve Angello, Sebstian Ingrosso, Alessandro Lindblad & Klas Ahlund)
12. Lessons For The Lover
13. Sins Of My Father
14. Euphoria (Feat. Steve Angello, Sebstian Ingrosso, Axel Hedfors)
15. I.F.U.
16. Say The Words (Feat. Surahn Sid)
17. 2nd Round
18. Hot Thing (Feat. A$AP Rocky)
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Usher - Raymond v. Raymond (Deluxe) (2010)

      Raymond v. Raymond is the sixth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher, released on March 26, 2010, by LaFace Records. Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 and was handled by several producers, including Jermaine Dupri, The Runners, Ester Dean, Polow da Don, RedOne, Jim Jonsin, Danja, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Bangladesh, and Tricky Stewart.

      The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 329,000 copies in its first week. It sold over one million copies in the United States and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album also produced five singles that achieved chart success, including US hits "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)", "Lil Freak", "There Goes My Baby", and international hits "OMG" and "More".

***Track Listing:
CD1
01. Monstar
02. Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
03. There Goes My Baby
04. Lil Freak (feat. Nicki Minaj)
05. She Don't Know (Feat. Ludacris)
06. OMG (Feat. will.i.am)
07. Mars vs Venus
08. Pro Lover
09. Foolin' Around
10. Papers
11. So Many Girls
12. Guilty (Feat. T.I.)
13. Okay
14. Making Love (Into The Night)
15. More
CD2
01. Love 'Em All
02. DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love (Feat. Pitbull)
03. Hot Tottie (Feat. Jay-Z)
04. Lay You Down
05. Lingerie
06. Get In My Car (Feat. Bun B)
07. Justin Bieber - Somebody To Love (Feat. Usher) (Remix)
08. Stranger
09. Enrique Iglesias - Dirty Dancer (Feat. Usher)
10. OMG (Disco Fries Radio Mix)
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Usher - Here I Stand (Deluxe) (2008)

      Here I Stand is the fifth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher, released on May 13, 2008 by LaFace Records. Inspired by love for his new wife—Tameka Foster—and son, Usher recorded many ballads for the album. Prior to the album's recording, Usher split with his mother, Jonnetta Patton, as manager and hired Benny Medina. Usher's estranged father died months before the release of Here I Stand; this also influenced themes of the album. It was originally to be titled "Measure of a Man", but Usher named it Here I Stand to mark "a new chapter in [his] life".

      Usher promoted Here I Stand by performing on several television shows including Total Request Live, 106 & Park and Good Morning America. Among other concert appearances, he embarked on a One Night Stand: Ladies Only Tour, performing fifteen shows in November 2008. Six singles were released from Here I Stand: "Love in This Club", "Love in This Club Part II", "Moving Mountains", "What's Your Name", "Here I Stand" and "Trading Places". "Love in This Club", which features rapper Young Jeezy, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and New Zealand Singles Chart.

***Track Listing:
01 Forever Young
02 Love In This Club
03 This Ain't Sex
04 Trading Places
05 Moving Mountains
06 Prayer For You
07 Prayer For You
08 Something Special
09 Love You Gently
10 Best Thing
11 Before I Met You
12 His Mistakes
13 Appetite
14 What's a Man To Do
15 Revolver
16 Lifetime
17 Love In This Club
18 Here I Stand
19 Will Work For Love
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Usher - Confessions (Deluxe) (2004)

       Confessions is the fourth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was released on March 23, 2004, by Arista Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004, with its production handled by his longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, alongside with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Lil Jon, among others. Primarily an R&B album, Confessions showcases Usher as a crooner and incorporates musical elements of hip hop and crunk. The album's themes generated controversy about Usher's personal relationships; however, the album's primary producer Jermaine Dupri claimed the record reflects his personal story.

      The album became the instant commercial success in the United States, selling 1.1 million copies in its first week. Its continued success was bolstered by its four chart-topping singles. To begin strategizing of boosting its sales amid threats of bootlegging, the special edition for the album was issued, which includes the hit single, "My Boo"; a duet with Alicia Keys. Despite some mixed criticism towards its lyrical substance, Confessions received mostly positive reviews and earned Usher several awards; including the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.

***Track Listing:
01 Intro
02 Yeah
03 Throwback
04 Confessions
05 Confessions 2
06 Burn
07 Caught Up
08 Superstar Intro
09 Superstar
10 Truth Hurts
11 Simple Things
12 Bad Girl
13 That's What It's Made For
14 Can U Handle It
15 Do It to Me
16 Take Your Hand
17 Follow Me
18 My Boo
19 Red Light
20 Seduction
21 Confessions 2 (Remix)
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Usher - 8701 (Deluxe) (2001)

      8701 is the third studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher; it was first released on August 7, 2001, by Arista Records. Recording was handled by several producers including The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Mike City, Bryan Michael Cox, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. It was intended for an October 31, 2000 release under the title All About U, the album was delayed numerous times, following the leak of several tracks onto the online music store Napster. Usher subsequently recorded new tracks and released the album under the new title, 8701, which is derived from Usher singing for the first time in his local church in 1987 and the album's release date of 2001.

      8701 takes inspiration from multiple artists, including Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson. It follows the theme of Usher's relationship experience, along with the emotions of love and heartache. Usher promoted the album by embarking on the supporting tour, Evolution 8701 Tour in 2002, to which it he performed in forty-four shows across North America. He also made appearances in television shows, including Live! with Kelly and Total Request Live. 8701 produced two Billboard Hot 100 number one singles – "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad" stayed on top for four and fives weeks, respectively.

***Track Listing:
01 Lude 8701
02 U Remind Me
03 I Don't Know
04 Twork It Out
05 U Got It Bad
06 Pop Ya Collar
07 If I Want To
08 I Can't Let U Got
09 U Don't Have To Call
10 Without U
11 Can U Help Me
12 How Do I Say
13 Hottest Thing
14 Good Ol' Ghetto
15 U-Turn
16 T.T.P.
17 Separated
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Usher - My Way (1997)

My Way is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was released by LaFace Records on September 16, 1997, in North America. The album features guest appearances from Monica, Jermaine Dupri, and Lil' Kim. The album was supported by three singles; including these platinum-selling singles with "Nice & Slow", "My Way", and "You Make Me Wanna...".

With most of the album production by Babyface and Jermaine Dupri, the album debuted at number 15 on Billboard 200 selling 66,000 units and at number 4 on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album eventually topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for 3 weeks, while it had peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and became a commercial success. It earned the record a six-platinum certifications in the United States. My Way earned Usher Grammy-nominations and became his breakthrough album. My Way has sold over 6 million in the United States alone, and over 7 million worldwide.

***Track Listing:
01 You Make Me Wanna
02 Just Like Me
03 Nice And Slow
04 Slow Jam
05 My Way
06 Come Back
07 I Will
08 Bedtime
09 One Day You'll Be Mine
10 You Make Me Wanna
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Usher - Usher (1994)

Usher is the eponymous debut studio album by American singer Usher. It was released on August 30, 1994, by LaFace Records. The album debuted at number 167 on the US Billboard 200, while it has reached at number 25 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts

***Track Listing:
01 I'll Make It Right
02 Interlude
03 Can U Get Wit It
04 Think Of You
05 Crazy
06 Slow Love
07 The Many Ways
08 I'll Show You Love
09 Interlude
10 Love Was Here
11 Whispers
12 You Took My Heart
13 Smile Again
14 Final Goodbye
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