Usher is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer. He rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album, My Way, which spawned his first U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Nice & Slow". By the end of the decade, Usher had sold over 65 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Usher's musical career began in the early 1990s, when he was discovered by LaFace Records. He released his self-titled debut album in 1994, which spawned the hit single "Think of You". The album was certified double platinum, and he followed it up with his second album, My Way, in 1997. The album was a huge success, spawning the hit singles "You Make Me Wanna..." and "Nice & Slow". Usher's third album, 8701, was released in 2001 and was certified six times platinum.
Usher's musical style is a blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop. He has been influenced by a variety of artists, including Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder. He has also worked with a number of notable producers, including Jermaine Dupri, Pharrell Williams, and Timbaland.
Discography:
• Usher (1994)
• My Way (1997)
• 8701 (2001)
• Confessions (2004)
• Here I Stand (2008)
• Raymond v. Raymond (2010)
• Looking 4 Myself (2012)
• UR (2014)
• Hard II Love (2016)
• A (2020)
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