Usher: The R&B Superstar
Raymond IV, known simply as Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He is one of the most successful R&B artists of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide . Usher was born in Dallas, Texas, and began singing in church choirs at a young age. He released his self-titled debut album in 1994 at the age of 15. The album was a commercial success, spawning the hit singles "Can U Get Wit It" and "Think of You." Usher's second album, My Way (1997), was even more successful, thanks to the hit singles "Nice & Slow," "You Make Me Wanna...," and "My Way." The album established Usher as one of the biggest stars in R&B. Usher continued to release successful albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including 8701 (2001), Confessions (2004), and Here I Stand (2008). He has also starred in a number of films, including Texas Killing Fields (2011) and Hands of Stone (2016). Usher is known for his sm