Usher is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and dancer widely hailed as one of the all-time greats in the popular music industry. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Usher has made an indelible mark on popular music by combining timeless R&B sounds with funk, soul, and hip-hop. He has released eight studio albums so far, with the 1994 debut album being his first. To date, Usher has sold over 64 million albums and amassed numerous awards, including 17 Billboard Music Awards and eight Grammy Awards.
Usher was born Usher Raymond IV on October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to parents Jonetta Patton and Usher Raymond III. He grew up singing in church in Chattanooga and was inspired by a wide array of artists, including Gospel greats like Maurette Brown Clark and Yolanda Adams, while his early vocal influence can be attributed to hardcore R&B artists like Keith Sweat and Jodeci. At an early age, Usher began to gain notoriety for his impressive vocal ability, leading him to become part of the family singing group “Usher’s New Look” at age 13.
Usher rose to stardom when he was signed to LaFace Records in 1994. His self-titled debut album was released the same year, and with it came the lead single “Think of You” which quickly became a classic among fans. His second album, My Way, was a major success due to the success of singles such as “You Make Me Wanna”, “Nice and Slow”, and “My Way”. He released five more chart-topping albums shortly after, and these releases solidified his position as one of the most prominent and acclaimed artists in the music industry.
Usher is the only permanent member of the group, although he has been joined by various collaborators throughout his career, most notably close friend and collaborator Jermaine Dupri who he has been working with since 1994. Other well-known collaborators have included legendary producers Teddy Riley, Pharrell Williams and Bryan-Michael Cox.
Usher is often compared to other popular R&B artists such as Mariah Carey, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, TLC, Neyo and Boyz II Men. He has also been compared to iconic entertainers such as Michael Jackson and Prince, due to his similarly unique blend of soul, funk, and hip-hop in his music.
Usher has released numerous platinum-selling singles such as “Confessions Part II”, “My Boo” featuring Alicia Keys, “U Got It Bad”, “OMG”, and “Love in This Club”. All of these songs have been acclaimed by fans and critics alike and firmly established Usher as one of the greatest popular entertainers of all time.
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