Confessions (Usher album)

Confessions
Studio album by
Usher
ReleasedMarch 23, 2004
Recorded2003–04
GenreR&B, soul, hip hop
Length60:30
LabelLaFace, Arista
ProducerUsher Raymond (exec.), Antonio "LA" Reid (exec.), Jermaine Dupri, Destro Music, Lil Jon, Rich Harrison, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Thicke, Bryan-Michael Cox, Just Blaze, Dre & Vidal, Bobby Ross Avila, James "Big Jim" Wright
Usher chronology
8701
(2001) 		Confessions
(2004) 		Here I Stand
(2008)
Singles from Confessions
  1. "Yeah!"
    Released: January 10, 2004
  2. "Burn"
    Released: March 5, 2004
  3. "Confessions Part II"
    Released: May 6, 2004
  4. "My Boo"
    Released: August 15, 2004
  5. "Caught Up"
    Released: October 19, 2004

Confessions is the fourth studio album by American singer Usher. It was released on March 23, 2004 from Arista Records. The album was recorded between 2003 and 2004. It was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Lil Jon. Confessions is an R&B album with some hip hop and crunk styles. The album's theme had controversy. This was because of Usher's personal relationship. Producer, Jermaine Dupri later said that the album is about Usher's personal story.

The album was a success in the United States. It sold 1,095,000 copies the first week. It continued to sell more copies because of its four singles. A special edition version was released. It had the hit single "My Boo". This was to try and help the album sell more records and to stop bootlegging. Some music critics gave a mixed review for the album's lyrics. However, the album was given positive reviews. The album also won several awards. It won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.

Confessions has sold 10,000,000 copies in the US. It was certified diamond by the RIAA. This means that the album shipped 10,000,000 copies. Many music critics believe the album was Usher's "greatest works". According to Billboard the album is the second best-selling album of the 2000s in the US. The album debuted at number one on many music charts around the world. It became the first album by Usher to do this.

Track listing

No. TitleProducer(s) Length
1. "Intro"  James "JLack" Lackley 0:46
2. "Yeah!" (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)Lil Jon 4:10
3. "Throwback"  Just Blaze 4:01
4. "Confessions (Interlude)"  Jermaine Dupri 1:16
5. "Confessions Part II"  Jermaine Dupri 3:49
6. "Burn"  Jermaine Dupri 3:51
7. "Caught Up"  Dre & Vidal 3:44
8. "Superstar (Interlude)"  Aaron Spears, Arthur Strong, Juan Johnny Najera, Usher, Valdez Brantley 1:04
9. "Superstar"  Dre & Vidal 3:28
10. "Truth Hurts"  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis 3:51
11. "Simple Things"  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis 4:57
12. "Bad Girl"  Destro Music, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis 4:21
13. "That's What It's Made For"  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis 4:37
14. "Can U Handle It?"  Robin Thicke, Pro J 5:45
15. "Do It to Me"  Jermaine Dupri 3:53
16. "Take Your Hand"  Rich Harrison 3:03
17. "Follow Me"  Dre & Vidal 3:31

Personnel

Credits for Confessions from Allmusic.[1]

Charts

References

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