You gotta look for something different." Dupri also invited his frequent collaborator Bryan-Michael Cox. In spite of his vision, Usher stated, "With this album I chose some new producers who I figured would definitely allow me to really articulate myself in a different way . Production began between Usher and Jermaine Dupri, who produced his last two albums, My Way (1997) and 8701 (2001). When he began recording Confessions in 2003, Usher claimed he did not want to work with any new producers. Confessions has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and, as of 2006, has sold over 10.3 million copies in the US and over 15 million copies worldwide making it the best-selling R&B album of the 21st century by a male artist.
It was also exemplary of urban music's commercial peak and dominance of the Billboard charts in 2004. With over eight million copies sold in 2004, the album was viewed as a sign of recovering album sales in the US, following three years of decline. Confessions earned Usher several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.Īccording to Billboard, it is the second-best selling album of the 2000s decade in the United States, behind NSYNC's No Strings Attached. To boost sales amid threats of bootlegging, the special edition for the album was issued, which includes the single, " My Boo" a duet with Alicia Keys. In the United States, the album sold 1.1 million copies in its first week. The album's themes generated controversy about Usher's personal relationships however, the album's primary producer Jermaine Dupri claimed the album reflects Dupri's own personal story. Primarily an R&B album, Confessions showcases Usher as a crooner through a mixture of ballads and up-tempos, incorporating musical genres of dance-pop, hip hop and crunk. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004, with its production handled by his longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, along with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Lil Jon, among others. It was released on March 23, 2004, by Arista Records. All rights reserved.Contains samples from ' Is There A Place For Me? ' performed by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, used by courtesy of Sony MusicFBI Anti-Piracy Warning on back.Confessions is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Usher.
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Courtesy of Motown Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises.Track 16 'Take My Hand' : Contains elements of ' Is There A Place For Me? ', written by Leon Huff, Gene McFadden & John Whitehead, published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. All rights reserved.Contains samples from ' Mack's Stroll/The Getaway (Chase Scene) ' performed by Willie Hutch (P) 1973 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recording, Inc. by arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing.Track 9 'Superstar' : Embodies portions of ' Mack's Stroll/The Getaway (Chase Scene) ' written by Willie Hutch, published by Jobete Music Co. All rights reserved.Featuring samples from the Dionne Warwick recording ' You're Gonna Need Me ', produced under license from Warner Bros.
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Track 4 'Confessions' is not an interlude (as on the regular edition), this is a full song.-Track 2 'Yeah!' :(P) 2003 Arista Records, Inc.Track 3 'Throwback' : Contains excerpts from ' You're Gonna Need Me ', written by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward Holland & Richard Wylie, published by Gold Forever Music, Inc./Songs Of Universal Inc. (Club Edition Limited Edition) 'Confessions Special Edition featuring 4 new tracks, including a remix of 'Confessions Part II', all new photos and a bonus fold-out poster.Some copies do not have the clear sticker promoting the extra tracks.Track 3 'Throwback' on this release features an uncredited verse from rapper Jadakiss.
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