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Samples include "Top Billin'" (as performed by the Audio Two), "Jussummen" (as performed by Das EFX), "Tidal Wave" (as performed by Ronnie Laws) and "The Show" (as performed by Doug E. Fresh).
Usher Raymond is the new teenage sweetheart of R&B. Although he's been lumped in with the genre's other young artists (Tevin Campbell, Immature and others), Usher comes forth with a more developed sound, mainly due to the maturity of his vocal style. Distinctly sculpted to appeal to members of his own generation, Raymond's full-length debut, USHER, unites some of the R&B's hottest producers to aid his cause. On the Devante Swing-written and choreographed "Can You Git Wit It," Usher proves that he could easily be the fifth member of Jodeci or a young Al B. Sure, who himself guest stars on "The Many Ways" and works the boards for "Slow Love." But listeners shouldn't doubt that Usher is his own artist, as his ability to harmonize and take control over phat tracks like "I'll Make It Right" clearly demonstrates.
Usher delivers more than the typical '90s R&B feel. With its samples and break beats, his music is extremely hip-hop-oriented in both its content and production values. One reason for this is Sean "Puffy" Combs, who is responsible for the ascension of artists such as Mary J. Blige and The Notorious B.I.G., and plays a major role on USHER. "Puffy" adds his particular brand of hip-hop flava to the album through a studied choice of appropriated grooves--including James Brown's "Blind Man Can See It" and Ronnie Laws' "Tidal Wave"--well-known to rap fans. Yet rather than diverting the listener's attention, the backing tracks serve to highlight Raymond's remarkable vocal prowess, and the lethal combination helps make USHER an impressive success.
Engineers: Nashiem Myrick, Bob "Bassy" Brockmann (track 1); Nashiem Myrick, "Prince Charles" Alexander (tracks 2, 8-9); Tony Maserati (track 3); "Prince Charles" Alexander (tracks 4, 12); Larry Funk, Brian Alexander Morgan, Bob "Bassy" Brockmann (track 5); Al B. Sure!, "Prince Charles" Alexander (track 6); Al B. Sure (track 10); Gary Joost, Tony Maserati (track 11); Bob "Bassy" Brockmann (track 13); Rob Paustian (track 14).
Personnel: Usher (vocals, background vocals); Darryl Pearson (guitar, background vocals); Herb Middleton (keyboards); Alexander Richbourg (drums); Crystal Johnson, Dave Hollister, Faith Evans, Levar "Lil' Tone" Wilson, Darren Benbow, Laquentis Saxon, Mary Brown (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: David Dachinger; John Shrive; DeVante Swing; Charles "Prince Charles" Alexander ; Rob Paustian; Sean "Puffy" Combs; Bob Brockman.
Recording information: "B" Section Stud; Daddy's House; Hit Factory, New York, NY; Sound On Sound Studios; Unique Reocrding Studio, New York, NY.
Photographer: Michael Benabib.
Personnel: Usher Raymond, Biz Markie (vocals); Carl "Chucky" Thompson, Devante Swing, Tim Mosley, Brian Alexander Morgan (various instruments); Darryl Pearson (various instruments, background vocals); Herb Middleton (keyboards); Bob Blackman (bass); Jean "Pokey" Olivier, Alex Richbourg (drums); Faith Evans, Darren Benbow, Surena Lowe, Crystal Johnson, Kiyamma Griffin, Dave Hollister, Mary Brown, Tone Wilson, Laquentis Saxon, Al B. Sure! (background vocals).
Producers: Sean "Puffy" Combs (track 1); Carl "Chucky" Thompson (track 2); Devante Swing (track 3); Sean "Puffy" Combs, Carl "Chucky" Thompson (tracks 4, 9); Brian Alexander Morgan (track 5); Al B. Sure! (track 6); Dave "Jam" Hall (tracks 7, 14); Sean "Puffy" Combs, Alex Richbourg (track 8); Al B. Sure!, Kiyamma Griffin (track 10); Darryl Pearson, Devante Swing (track 11); Edward "Eddie F" Ferrell (track 12); Sean "Puffy" Combs, Herb Middleton (track 13).
The Source (11/94, p.100) - "...Usher is neither a blubbering slob nor a singing gangster; he's just a talented kid who feels as comfortable singing over break-beats and hip-hop loops as he does over lush string melodies..."
USHER IS THE BEST USHER'S ALBUM IS THE BEST, HE IS A GREAT SINGER AND HAS A REALLY GREAT VOICE THIS ALBUM REALLY SHOWS ALL OF HIS TALENTS AND HE GETS BETTER WITH EACH ALBUM HE COMES OUT WITH, IM SURE YOU ALL WILL AGREE WITH ME WHEN YOU HEAR THIS ALBUM...MY RECOMMENDATION TO YOU IS TO GO BUY IT
Submitted by MANSON1208 (INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 4 of 5 found this helpful.
Usher Did His Thang!!!!! I love this album very much! I was only two back in '94' when it released, but I looked at his disography I saw it. I'm really like the '90's style, so I knew I would love it! The first song I listened to was, 'Think of You'. I fell in love! I have all of his music too! I love you Usher! You are the sexiest man I've ever seen in my life! You will forever be in my heart and prayers! GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!! Submitted by Briana (Chicago,Illinois) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
i like this cd i like this cd because i like him he is hot relly hot hotter than the other signers Submitted by andrea (nashua nh) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Amazing An Amazing album by Usher. Pure class, i advise you to buy it. Submitted by Joe (United Kingdom) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
usher"s cd is fire i really liked his cd.i plan to get his next cd. Submitted by frrrrrrrrrt (hjhjh) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
USHER IS THE BEST
Amazing
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