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"You Make Me Wanna" was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
"My Way" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Three years after his debut album, 18 year-old Usher returns with a newly mature, seductively smooth voice, and a palpable sense of self confidence. What remains so appealing about Usher's soulful crooning and sexy whisper, however, is a youthful freshness and vibrancy. This unpretentious approach is felt throughout the album in the simple, clean production, especially on songs like the Babyface-produced ballad "Bedtime," which has lovely background vocals by Shanice Wilson. Funkier, more up-tempo songs include the title track, an R&B-tinged song endearingly lacking the slightest hint of humility: "from this day forth you know I'm all about heat/And what I do be the major league/That's why your girlfriend's paging me."
Recorded at Somewhere In College Park, College Park, Georgia; Sony Studios, New York, New York; Brandon's Way Recording, Los Angeles, Califonia; Future Recording Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Engineers include: Phi Tan, Rob Williams, Manny Marroquin.
Personnel: Usher, Monica, Lil' Kim (vocals); Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal (various instruments, background vocals); Greg Phillinganes (piano); Babyface (keyboards, bass, programming, background vocals); Nathan East (bass); Randy Walker (programming); Jagged Edge, Trey Lorenz, Trina Broussard, Shanice Wilson (background vocals).
Producers: Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Jermaine Dupri, Sprague "Doogie" Williams.
Engineers include: Phil Tan, Rob Williams, Manny Marroquin.
Personnel: Usher, Monica, Lil' Kim (vocals); Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal (various instruments, background vocals); Greg Phillinganes (piano); Babyface (keyboards, bass, drum programming, background vocals); Nathan East (bass); Randy Walker (Midi programmer); Jagged Edge, Trey Lorenz, Trina Broussard, Shanice Wilson (background vocals).
Producers: Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Jermaine Dupri, Sprauge "Doogie" Williams.
Q (8/02, p.148) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Cemented the Georgian gospel singer's reputation as the precocious master of R&B slow jams..."
Vibe (10/97, p.170) - "...Usher conveys a luscious sensuality....succeeds with MY WAY by accenting the mystery of sex....[He] leaves a little something to his listeners' imaginations..."
The Source (11/97, p.174) - "...Usher proves that he's aiming to become more than just R&B music's best kept secret..." My Way Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, Soul/R&B, Contemporary R&B | | Label | LaFace | | Orig Year | 1997 | | All Time Sales Rank |  3131  | | CD Universe Part number | 1041864 | | Catalog number | 26043 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 16, 1997 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Nathan East - bass
Jermaine Dupri
Usher
Manuel Seal - various instruments, background vocals
Randy Walker - programming
Also: Greg Phillinganes, Babyface, Lil' Kim, Shanice Wilson, Jagged Edge, Monica, Trey Lorenz, Trina Broussard |
My Way Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews come on now
The CD is short but over majority of the songs were good quality. I wouldn't say "hit status" but they were far from Suckville. Most cds usually only have 3-5 good songs so he did well. Come on now you gots to give credit where credit is due!
Submitted by a reviewer (raleigh,nc) 
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Usher is Killin Em!
Usher can dance ,sing,and do it all. This album was scortchin hot! Usher is one of my favorite r&b artist.
Submitted by Blaze (Pittsburgh,Pistolvainia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  a classic album from the 90's
I remember growing up in high school when I first bought this cd in march 1998, me and a classmate whom I had gym class with, we used to name some of our favorite songs off of this cd. "you make me wanna" the title track "my way" are truly timeless classic hits and the rest are just cherisable as this album has always been, an ablum that help made up the sound of the late 90's.
Submitted by Vanililli (Brooklyn, NY)
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thic cd is tite
this usher cd is tite this is a cd for all the people who wona get ther freak on with ur girl this cd is made jus for that occasion :)
Submitted by 7777 ANGELS (ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Usher Is Sick
Usher's producer thought he could not make it but he kept on trying and he made it with this album this is sick and so is 8701
Submitted by bali_singh13 (England,Bs,UK)
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Purchase My Way CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Janet Jackson Velvet Rope CD (1997)
My Way
 $12.09  
"I Get Lonely" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
In her most personal and emotionally revealing album to date, Janet Jackson tackles subjects close to her heart, including homophobia, abusive relationships, AIDS, and sexuality. THE VELVET ROPE is deftly produced by longtime Jackson collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who have a knack for injecting heavy, emotionally charged themes into musically flawless, stylistically innovative settings. The understated "Got 'Til It's Gone" features A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip and a sample of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi." "What About," an edgy narrative from the perspective of an abused woman, contrasts a romantic, moonlit beach scene with memories of abuse. "Free Xone," highlights Jackson's open-minded perspective ...
| | Brian Mcknight Anytime CD (1997)
My Way
$10.59 
"Anytime" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. "The Only One For Me" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Pricipally recorded at Backroom Studios, Glendale, California; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California; Bennett House, Franklin, Tennessee; The Hit Factory and Crave Studios, New York, New York.
Brian McKnight's smooth vocals, melodic keyboard-based tunes and honest lyrics help define a style of R&B that has been scarce in the '90s. On his third set, McKnight continues to touch the heart with his soulful grooves and heartfelt ballads. Although a guest appearance from Mase on "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste ...
| | Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill CD (1998)
My Way
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THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL won the 1999 Grammy Award for Album Of The Year and Best R&B Album. Lauryn Hill won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best New Artist. "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. "Doo Wop (That Thing)" won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. "Nothing Even Matters" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. "Lost Ones" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. "Everything Is Everything" was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Lauryn Hill is far from miseducated, as her solo debut album proves. With both critical and popular acclaim from her affiliation with the Fugees, Lauryn uses THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL to make a definitive individual statement. The focus here is love: love of self, love of her son, the love of her life, love of hip-hop. Her powerful lyrics and vocal talent put her in a class by herself.
One of hip-hop's more strong-willed artists, Lauryn's positivity defies the '90s materialistic rap scene. Although there is much more singing than rapping, Lauryn still covers ...
| | LSG Levert-Sweat-Gill CD (1997)
My Way
$11.35
Having had staggering success in the R&B world on their own, Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill united their prodigious talents on LEVERT-SWEAT-GILL. Levert has a proven track record, both as a solo artist and with his group Levert. Keith Sweat has made his mark both as a performer and as a producer. Johnny Gill first found stardom at 16 with the legendary New Edition, parlaying that group's success into a stellar solo career.
At home on either side of the mixing desk, they were able to take complete control of the project, as performers, producers and as writers. This is not to say they didn't enlist some fellow superstars to contribute--guest producers include Sean "Puffy" Combs ("You Got Me," which features rap group The Lox) and Jermaine Dupri ("Where Did I Go Wrong"). LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, and MC Lyte appear on "Curious," and "All The Times" features the talents of Faith Evans and Missy Elliot, but the lighthearted "Door #1" is all LSG, turning the playful competition between the trio of hitmakers into a mock game show, and ...
| | K-Ci & JoJo Love Always CD (1997)
My Way
$12.79
"All My Life" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Best R&B Song.
While this dynamic, Jodeci-originated R&B duo have made their reputation as kings of sensual, even erotic, R&B, leaving no doubt as to the main topic on their collective mind, LOVE ALWAYS finds them pulling back the hedonistic reins a bit. The approach here is much more subtle, and at the same time, more romantic. In sharp contrast to their hardcore days of yore, there's an almost spiritual quality that comes through here, and the music is the richer for it. Naturally, the Hailey Brothers still possess the same authoritative ...
| | Mase Harlem World CD (1997)
My Way
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My Way
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| | Elaine Brown Seize The Time CD (1969)
My Way
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| | Wilbert Harrison Let's Work Together CD (2006)
My Way
$12.89
| | Lionel Richie Renaissance CD (2009) (Import) Import
My Way
$13.15
| | Leverage Blind Fire CD (2008)
My Way
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| | B Foundation Souvenirs Novelties & Party Tricks CD (2009)
My Way
$16.45
Souvenirs, Novelties, and Party Tricks is the third full length album from The b Foundation and their experience and maturity shines through on this record. There is such a wide variety of music that is very hard to classify what style or genre of music The b Foundation performs. Drawing influences from blues, reggae, hip hop, punk, ska, motown, metal, and straight forward driving rock. The band simply calls their style "kickass". The b Foundation has assembled its finest album to date. The overall tone is rooted in reggae and blues, but flashes of so many ...
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