In spite of his vision, Usher stated, "With this album I chose some new producers who I figured would definitely allow me to really articulate myself in a different way .
Production began between Usher and Jermaine Dupri, who produced his last two albums, My Way (1997) and 8701 (2001). When he began recording Confessions in 2003, Usher claimed he did not want to work with any new producers. Confessions has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and, as of 2006, has sold over 10.3 million copies in the US and over 15 million copies worldwide making it the best-selling R&B album of the 21st century by a male artist. It was also exemplary of urban music's commercial peak and dominance of the Billboard charts in 2004. With over eight million copies sold in 2004, the album was viewed as a sign of recovering album sales in the US, following three years of decline. Confessions earned Usher several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.Īccording to Billboard, it is the second-best selling album of the 2000s decade in the United States, behind NSYNC's No Strings Attached. To boost sales amid threats of bootlegging, the special edition for the album was issued, which includes the single, " My Boo" a duet with Alicia Keys. In the United States, the album sold 1.1 million copies in its first week. The album's themes generated controversy about Usher's personal relationships however, the album's primary producer Jermaine Dupri claimed the album reflects Dupri's own personal story. Primarily an R&B album, Confessions showcases Usher as a crooner through a mixture of ballads and up-tempos, incorporating musical genres of dance-pop, hip hop and crunk. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004, with its production handled by his longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, along with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Lil Jon, among others. It was released on March 23, 2004, by Arista Records. Retrieved January 16, 2020.Confessions is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Usher.
It reached number one on the Hot 100 for two weeks. It was released as the third single from the album. Music critics gave mixed reviews on the song. However, he told the press that the inspiration for the song came from friends who went through similar experiences. Music critics started rumors that Usher might become a father. This gives stress to the guy because he does not want a child at the moment.
His girlfriend told him that she is three months pregnant and that she is keeping the child. The song is about a confession of a man to his woman. It was released for his album, Confessions (2004). It was produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox. " Confessions Part II" is a song by American singer Usher. Usher Raymond, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox
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