I mean knowing the chart success he has with scoring a #1 single with his 1st single for almost each of his album. If his first single just goes top 10 but doesn't go straight to the top is it a failure for him because to me personally I think it would be.

NO

maybe

LOL!!
it wont even be top ten

We think alike lately.

Based on what I heard, Usher's song doesn't quite have top 10 potential. Maybe #9 if he's lucky.

As far as failure, it's not a failure if he doesn't get to #1. I mean look who has been dominating lately (Flo Rida, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Timbaland, Colbie Caillat, my girl Sara Bareilles, Jordin Sparks, etc.) that is one tough crew to beat

Every single he's released since 97 has went top 10 7 of those songs went straight to the top that's why think it would be a failure since he is a hitmaker

not necessarily

YES, because of his huge success of having 4 #1's in your previous era and another top 10 you'd expect his comeback single shoot to #1. Thankfully it did, so we don't have to worry about that anymore.

I agree with you.