He's Got New Music...But Is It Just Me, Or Does It Seem Like Nobody Is Checking For Usher Raymond?
There is no denying Usher Raymond is a superstar. He’s been on top of his game much longer than his crooning counterparts. But after turning on his extremely popular fansite, firing his former manager Jonetta Patton, as well as becoming a father to a new bouncing bundling of joy. Is his fanbase still there to stroke his ego?
The reason I pose that question to you guys is because there seems to be an obvious shift as it relates to Ush and his fans.
After two mysterious leaks recently surfaced online from the multi-platinum entertainer the tone of the listening public seems to be complete detachment. The first collaboration was between him and Def Jam recording artist Ludacris.
Apart from the fact that the beat makes me feel like I’m having a seizure. It’s amazing to me that no one from within Usher’s camp, or his record label thought this song was an actual hit. In my opinion it’s not even worthy to be considered for a filler track on his new album. And since it seems that nobody cared about that song. Another one has recently surfaced with yet another Atlanta rapper…Young Jeezy.
While this song is tolerable, unfortunately I still don’t see it connecting with his fans. The song, though laced with a tight production from Polow Da Don, is too dated and has no truth, or relevance, to the pop star. Usher is no longer that bachelor who hits the clubs. I know from personal experience that he’s almost NEVER out in the Atlanta scene. And if he does choose to come out he huddles himself up in VIP so that you almost never actually see him. So where’s the truth in this?
I don’t know what it is with today’s struggling superstars. If I were like some of them I’d much rather retire a legend than to exist as a has been. I’m just saying…
But maybe I’m just hatin. What do you think of his new music?
Usher - Moving Mountains Snippet (Produced by Timbaland)
Comments: This one is off the hook to me as well as "Love In The Club" sure none of these records might be Confessions material but hey I like the songs he has been making lately including this one which should be the 2nd single after LITC (Both I see as future #1 singles don't get mad I'm just saying that's what I think k?). The new album should be pretty good I like the direction it's going in so far I'm just waiting to hear that collabo track with him and Beyonce because lord knows that is going to be one of the biggest collaborations of all time if not the biggest collaboration of all time.
To CT40: I agree with you there will never be another "Yeah!"
I don't think Usher's gonna be big anymore. At least not on the pop charts. He'll become just like Ciara did. Big R&B hits, but a failure where they are mostly known. "LITC" is good, but not strong. "MM" is horrible. Timbaland is really losing his steam.