Usher Raymond IV is an American singer,songwriter,and dancer. He is widely recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. Usher first released his self-titled debut album in 1994 at the age of sixteen 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 "My Way". His third album,8701 (2001),saw continued success with the 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 as Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2002 and 2003.
8701 is the third studio album by American singer Usher,released in the United Kingdom on July 9,2001,and in the United States on August 7,2001,by Arista Records. Recording was handled by several producers including The Neptunes,Jermaine Dupri,Babyface,Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs,Mike City,Bryan Michael Cox,Jimmy Jam &Terry Lewis. Although intended for an October 31,2000,release under the title All About U,the album was delayed numerous times,following the leak of several tracks onto the online music store Napster. Usher subsequently recorded new tracks and released the album under the new title,8701,which is derived from Usher singing for the first time in his local church in 1987 and the album's US release date of August 7,2001. The single "Can U Help Me" was supplied with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and later Windows versions to showcase Windows Media Player 11 and higher WMP versions.
"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 in 2004.
"Money Maker" is a song written and performed by American rapper Ludacris featuring fellow American musician Pharrell Williams. The song was released to the radio on July 17,2006 as the first single from Ludacris's fifth album Release Therapy. Produced by Williams and Chad Hugo,the song is a reimagining of the 1961 Elmore James blues song "Shake Your Moneymaker". The single became Ludacris' third number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100,while also topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks charts.
"Love in This Club" is a song by American R&B singer Usher. Featuring rapper Young Jeezy,it was released on February 22,2008,as the lead single from Usher's fifth studio album,Here I Stand. The song was written by Usher,Polow da Don,Jeezy,Darnell Dalton,Ryon Lovett,Lamar Taylor and Keith Thomas,and produced by da Don,with a Las Vegas-inspired synth-driven beat. Its lyrics refer to seducing someone in a nightclub. The song was originally leaked by da Don prior to its release.
"Welcome Back" is a song by American rapper Mase. It was released through Sean "Puffy" Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment as the first single off his third studio album Welcome Back. It marked the first single that Mase had released since 1999's "Get Ready",after he had taken a 5-year hiatus from the music industry.
The discography of American disc jockey DJ Khaled consists of thirteen studio albums which contain 54 singles;his videography consists of at least 58 music videos. Khaled's value proposition is his extensive network of artists of whom he enlists to perform on studio recordings. While first accumulating such connections from his work as a live DJ and radio personality,he's since become known himself for numerous quips and phrases uttered on these records—many of which became Internet memes. Furthermore,his interviews,quotes,or other presentative qualities have often been described as "motivational" or "inspirational". Despite commercial success,the albums in Khaled's discography have often garnered largely mixed receptions from music critics.
American singer Jeremih has released three studio albums,one extended play (EPs),three mixtapes and forty-eight singles.
"Hot Tottie" is a song by recording artist Usher. It was written by Usher,Ester Dean,Jay-Z and Polow da Don,with the latter producing it. The song features guest vocals from rapper Jay-Z and background vocals by Ester Dean. It is the second single in the United States and Canada from his EP,Versus EP,which is an extension of his sixth studio album,Raymond v. Raymond. The song was sent to rhythmic and urban airplay on August 9,2010. "Hot Tottie" samples Big Tymers's "Big Ballin'" off their 1998 album How You Luv That Vol. 2.
The discography of Waka Flocka Flame,an American rapper,consists of two studio albums,41 singles and 28 mixtapes. His highest-charting single,"No Hands" featuring Roscoe Dash and Wale,peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The discography of American rapper Future consists of nine studio albums,one collaborative album,24 mixtapes,two extended plays,and 117 singles. He first began his career as part of the Georgia-based collective Dungeon Family,although he released no major projects with the group. In the late 2000s,he became acquainted with fellow Georgia-based rapper Rocko and soon signed to his label,A1 Recordings. He then released a number of independent mixtapes and guest appeared on YC's 2011 hit single "Racks," while earning local recognition as his music was frequented at Atlanta's Magic City nightclub venue. He signed to Epic Records to issue his then-most popular song as a lead artist,"Tony Montana" as his debut single for the label in 2011. He remained signed in a joint venture with A1 until his departure in favor of Epic in 2017.
"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".
The discography of American rapper Young Thug consists of three studio albums,two compilation albums,twelve self-released mixtapes,seven commercial mixtapes,three extended plays,and sixty-nine singles.
"Hold You Down" is a song by American disc jockey DJ Khaled featuring American singers Chris Brown,August Alsina and Jeremih,&American rapper Future from the former's eighth studio album I Changed a Lot. It was released on August 3,2014 as the albums second single,becoming certified gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on June 4,2015. The track topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and is August Alsina's first top 40 entry,as well as DJ Khaled's seventh.
"No Limit" is a song by American singer Usher featuring fellow American singer and rapper Young Thug. It was released by RCA on June 9,2016,for online streaming through the streaming service Tidal,which Usher co-owns. The following day it was released for paid purchase on digital download and other online streaming services. "No Limit" serves as the lead single off his eighth studio album,Hard II Love. The song 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" In North America,the song reached number 32 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart,number nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
"Crash" is a song by American singer Usher,recorded for his eighth studio album,Hard II Love. It was released by RCA on June 10,2016,available for digital download and online streaming. The audio for the song was also released on his Vevo and YouTube accounts the same day. "Crash" is the follow-up single to "No Limit",released the day before. Both singles appear on Usher's eighth studio album,Hard II Love. The song was written by Usher,Corey Latif,Lee Stashenko,Carlos St. John,while production was handled by Saint JHN and f a l l e n.
"Do You Mind" is a single by American musician DJ Khaled featuring Trinidadian musician Nicki Minaj and fellow American musicians Chris Brown,Jeremih,Future,August Alsina,and Rick Ross. It was released on July 28,2016 by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records as the fourth single of the former's ninth studio album,Major Key. The song peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. It was eventually certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
Hard II Love is the eighth studio album by American singer Usher. It was released on September 16,2016,by RCA Records. Recording sessions took place between from 2013 to 2016,including the executive production from Usher,alongside Mark Pitts,Jaha Johnson,and its co-production by Coup D'état. It features contribution for its album's production by Brandon "B.A.M." Hodge,Rock City,Pop &Oak,PartyNextDoor,D'Mile,Tricky Stewart,The-Dream,Metro Boomin and Raphael Saadiq,among others. The album was supported by four singles:"No Limit" featuring Young Thug,"Crash","Missin U" and "Rivals" featuring Future.
"Party" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring fellow American singer Usher and American rapper Gucci Mane. It was released by RCA as the second single from the former's eighth studio album,Heartbreak on a Full Moon (2017) on December 16,2016. "Party" was the only top 40 hit from the album,peaking at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"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.
