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When he wasn’t busy producing a new album for Justin Bieber, Usher found the time to record one of his own. Much like it’s hard to take teenage protégé Bieber seriously, Usher??s sixth record, “Raymond v. Raymond,” struggles to make a sophisticated and grown-up statement...
...Usher??s songwriting staple—sharply produced R&B odes to love, often found in a club—is pretty well known by now, and no amount of personal issues are going to change it. Sticking to this staple, however, is not guaranteed to deliver Usher chart-topping hits. Whereas “Confessions” shifted close to 10 million copies in the U.S. and spawned four number one hits, Usher??s last album, 2008’s “Here I Stand,” failed to reach the success...
...from “Confessions,” but it certainly does have its strong points. Bonus track “More” is actually one of the album’s highlights, and its slick beats and self-assured air are certainly reminiscent of Usher??s past hits. Usher??s core aesthetic reamins intact: most songs feature strong electronic beats as well as an abundance of vocal and instrumental layering, and all of the production aspects assure that there is almost never a tired moment...
...Freak,” is likewise incongruous. Its most jarringly out of place aspect is the sampling of “Living for the City,” Stevie Wonder’s anthem about the African-American struggle against poverty and racism. Alongside this, Usher??s deepest lyrics are probably: “You let her put her hands in your pants / Be my little freak,” which hardly feels appropriate next to Wonder’s sincere words...
...with his manners, I mean—and he’s good for watching Winnie when I can’t go with her into town.”Mrs. Graham nodded, disbelieving, and the organ rumbled from inside. Now Ezekiel moved right in front of the usher??s face. A reluctant chat was beginning. I thought I heard the older man say that “it don’t get hot back where the Negroes set” but Ezekiel persevered, and got himself a fan, then entered the sanctuary.Marshall shook his head...