Usher Raymond IV is an American singer,songwriter,and dancer. He is recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. Usher first released his self-titled debut album (1994) at the age of 16,and rose to fame in the late 1990s following the release of his second album,My Way (1997). It spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Nice &Slow",and the top-two singles "You Make Me Wanna..." and the title track. His third album,8701 (2001) saw continued success and contained two number-one singles,"U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad",as well as the top-three single "U Don't Have to Call". It sold eight million copies worldwide and won his first two Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance consecutively in 2002 and 2003.
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin is an American rapper,singer,songwriter,record producer,record executive,entrepreneur,and DJ. Raised in Atlanta,he began his musical career at the age of nine,as the son of Columbia Records executive Michael Mauldin. In 1991,he discovered the teen hip hop duo Kris Kross. Dupri wrote and produced their breakout 1992 single "Jump," which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was named the 23rd most successful song of that decade. He established his own record label,So So Def Recordings in a joint venture with Columbia the following year.
American singer Usher has released nine studio albums,ten compilation albums,eight extended plays,and 81 singles. His music has been released on the LaFace,Arista,Jive and RCA record labels. Usher has sold more than 33 million albums in the United States alone and over 65 million albums worldwide. With over 150 million total records sold worldwide,he is one of the best selling music artists of all time. He has nine Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and 18 Hot 100 top-ten singles. In 1994,Usher released his self-titled debut album in North America,producing three singles that had moderate chart success,and the album sold more than 500,000 copies. His follow-up 1997 album My Way sold over 8 million copies worldwide,becoming his breakthrough album. It is certified seven-times platinum in the US,and spawned three successful singles,including his first UK number-one "You Make Me Wanna..." and first US Hot 100 number-one song "Nice &Slow". Usher's success continued in 2001 with his third studio album 8701. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. The album produced two number-one singles—"U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". In 2002,the album was certified five-times platinum in the US for sales of 5 million copies. As of 2010,its worldwide sales stand at over 8 million.
"My Boo" is a duet between American R&B singers Usher and Alicia Keys,written by the artists alongside Adonis Shropshire,Manuel Seal,and Jermaine Dupri,the latter of whom produced it with No I.D.—who is uncredited. It was included on the re-release of Usher's fourth studio album,Confessions (2004). The song was released as the album's fourth single on August 29,2004.
"Same Girl" is a song by American R&B singers R. Kelly and Usher from the former's 2007 album,Double Up. The song was recorded over a year by upcoming R&B group Nephu. R. Kelly and Usher's version leaked to the Internet on May 2,2007,and later leaked to radio stations. This song was number 26 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by Billboard. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay,sales data,and streaming activity. The chart had 100 positions but was shortened to 50 positions in October 2012.
"Lemme See" is a song by American singer-songwriter Usher,released through RCA Records,as the third single from his seventh studio album Looking 4 Myself (2012). The track features vocals from rapper Rick Ross. It was written by Usher,Eric Bellinger,Jim Jonsin,Danny Morris,Nickolas Marzouca and Lundon Knighten with its production helmed by Jonsin and Morris. It was digitally released on May 4,2012 and sent to urban radio on May 8,2012. "Lemme See" is a mid-tempo R&B song that makes heavy use of synthesizers. Its lyrics depict Usher contemplating on what he is going to do when he "gets a certain female clubgoer into his bedroom".
Leland Tyler Wayne,known professionally as Metro Boomin,is an American record producer. Critically acclaimed for his dark production style,he is regarded as among the most influential producers in modern hip hop and trap music. His frequent collaborators include Future,Young Thug,the Weeknd,Travis Scott,Don Toliver,21 Savage,Gucci Mane,Gunna and Nav.
London Tyler Holmes,known professionally as London on da Track,is an American record producer,rapper,and songwriter. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug and has also worked with Kodak Black,Nicki Minaj,Juice WRLD,Birdman,Lil Wayne,Lil Baby,Rich Homie Quan,Gucci Mane,Giggs,Drake,Post Malone,T.I.,21 Savage,50 Cent,Sfera Ebbasta,Summer Walker,Roddy Ricch and Ariana Grande,among others.
Xavier Lamar Dotson,known professionally as Zaytoven,is an American record producer from Atlanta,Georgia. He has released collaborative projects with artists including Gucci Mane,Usher,Future,Young Dolph,Migos,Lecrae,Lil Yachty,Chief Keef,Young Scooter,B.o.B,Boosie Badazz,Waka Flocka Flame,Jack Harlow,Deitrick Haddon and La Fève.
Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph,known professionally as 21 Savage,is a British rapper currently based in the United States. Born in London and raised in Atlanta,Georgia,he began his recording career in 2013 and released three independent mixtapes to regional acclaim. His breakout project—the collaborative extended play (EP) with record producer Metro Boomin titled Savage Mode (2016)—peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 200. Its lead singles,"X" and "No Heart" both peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Later that year,he saw further recognition for his guest appearance on Drake's single "Sneakin'". He then signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017.
"No Limit" is a song by American singer Usher featuring fellow American rapper Young Thug. It was written by the artists alongside producers Rock City,Brandon "B.A.M." Hodge,and Christopher "Talent" Perry. The track gives reference to Master P's song,"Make 'Em Say Uhh",from his 1997 No Limit Records release Ghetto D singing,"Make you say uh,no limit / Got that Master P,no limit baby"
"X" is a song written and performed by British-American rapper 21 Savage and American record producer Metro Boomin featuring fellow Atlanta-based rapper Future. Produced by its lead performers,it was released on July 14,2016 as the lead single from their collaborative extended play,Savage Mode (2016). The song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The discography of British-American rapper 21 Savage consists of three studio albums,three collaborative albums,two mixtapes,three extended plays,and 31 singles.
Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.,known professionally as 6lack,is an American singer,rapper,and songwriter. Born in Baltimore,Maryland and raised in Atlanta,Georgia,he gained recognition following the release of his 2016 single "Prblms",which marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with Love Renaissance,an imprint of Interscope Records to release his debut studio album,Free 6lack (2016). It earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Summer Marjani Walker is an American R&B singer. She signed with the Atlanta-based record label Love Renaissance,an imprint of Interscope Records in late 2017. The following year,she released her debut commercial mixtape Last Day of Summer (2018),supported by its lead single,"Girls Need Love." The song became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and spawned a remix featuring Canadian rapper Drake. Her debut studio album,Over It (2019) was met with critical and commercial success,peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 chart—briefly breaking the record for the biggest debut streaming week for a female R&B artist—and receiving double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
American singer Summer Walker has released two studio albums,two EPs,one mixtape,thirteen singles and eight music videos.
"Come Thru" is a song by American singers Summer Walker and Usher. The song was released as the third single from Walker's debut album Over It,on December 28,2019. It peaked at number forty-two on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The single has been certified Gold in the United States. It samples the 1997 song "You Make Me Wanna..." by Usher.
"Ex for a Reason" is a song by American singer Summer Walker with rapper JT of hip hop duo City Girls,released on October 15,2021,as the lead single from Walker's second studio album,Still Over It (2021).
"No Love" is a song by American singers Summer Walker and SZA from Walker's second studio album Still Over It (2021). The song was written by Walker,SZA,Sean Garrett,Charles Ocasey Jr and Sony Ramos,and produced by Forthenight. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States as the album’s second single on March 29,2022. An "Extended Version" with American rapper Cardi B was also released on March 25,2022 alongside a music video.
