Labels were about to drop him. He lost his voice. He was going through puberty. His debut album flopped and none of the singles took off. His sophomore album was put on hold by the label. He knew he had one chance.
Labels were about to drop him. He lost his voice. He was going through puberty. His debut album flopped and none of the singles took off. His sophomore album was put on hold by the label. He knew he had one chance.
Mind you, Usher has been selling out tours and shows since early in his career; the only reason he never did a stadium tour is because he said he enjoys the intimacy with his fans. He wanted to give us a more close-up show where they can get the full Usher experience.
We don’t talk enough about China running the Disney machine from 11 to 19. She had a 3-season show, hit songs, and her own Barbie dolls— all launched by Disney. Add the Descendants impact into the mix? Literally nobody was fucking with her in the 2010s decade.
Usher doesn't have to rely on stunts to command a crowd. He operates on a level that most artists can't even touch. It’s time to stop the Chris Brown comparisons—Chris simply can't match these live vocals.
Usher doesn't have to rely on stunts to command a crowd. He operates on a level that most artists can't even touch. It’s time to stop the Chris Brown comparisons—Chris simply can't match these live vocals.
Discipline is the difference. At 47, Usher is still hitting every note and move like it’s 2004. From the residency, the tour, to the Super Bowl, his consistency is unmatched, while Ginuwine has struggled to keep that same level of consistency.
Discipline is the difference. At 47, Usher is still hitting every note and move like it’s 2004. From the residency, the tour, to the Super Bowl, his consistency is unmatched, while Ginuwine has struggled to keep that same level of consistency.