Now, 15 years later, it’s still one of the best albums we’ve heard in quite some time. Even Usher hasn’t topped himself since then. The undeniable musical chemistry between Usher and Jermaine Dupri (who produced the majority of the album), his public breakup headlines and relatable subject matter proved to be a winning formula for a hit album. There aren’t really any artists moving these types of numbers in traditional sales and streams combined. The album entered right on the cusp of the social media wave and sold 10 million copies (actual CDs, not streams), bringing it to RIAA Diamond status. All the exciting elements of love were there: sex, passion, infatuation, infidelity and of course, heartbreak.
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Songs like “That’s What It’s Made For” and “Superstar” were much more than mere album fillers.Ĭonfessions was a movie in audible form. Usher - DJ Got Us Fallin In Love (Live from iTunes Festival, London, 2012) ft. However, there were some album cuts that also missed their shine as singles. The song cleverly blended elements of Hip Hop, R&B, Rock and Pop with an undeniable swag. Usher effortlessly glided into pop music territory with the Pharrell produced, “Caught Up”. That song almost made you want to get in a relationship and break up just to experience the feeling. Oh and then there’s “Burn”, the soundtrack of heartbreak. The song still gets any party jumping today. Lead by the hit single, “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris, Usher sealed his biggest club crossover #1 hit. Plus, the music backed up the controversy. Nevertheless, bad press is good press in the entertainment industry. Everyone thought the album was about her, but Jermaine Dupri later revealed it was his personal story.
Why was this album such a success? Well, for starters, his public breakup with TLC’s Chilli couldn’t have come at a better time. Confessions, his most successful album to date, turns 15 years old this year.
Usher is one of the artists that set the tone for the rest of the decade. We were just coming down from the tidal wave of 90s heavyweights and trying to find our footing for the new millennium. The early 2000s were a peculiar time in R&B music. Debra Harleaux Swisher on Driving Past My Former SelfĬonfessions are good for the soul.7th Sign on Driving Past My Former Self.Debra Harleaux Swisher on Hairline Fracture.Which Zodiac Sign Is the Worst to Date?.
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