Description
Usher proved that he had a strong, soulful voice with his self-titled debut, but he fulfilled his potential on his second record, My Way. What makes Usher distinctive from his urban loverman peers is the fact that he doesn't oversing; he simply delivers his songs soulfully. Unfortunately, he falls prey to uneven material, just like any of his peers, but there are more strong songs on My Way than many contemporary R&B albums from the late '80s. Both Jermaine Dupri and Babyface contribute seamless productions and fine songs; respectively, "You Make Me Wanna." and "Bedtime" are their best ballad contributions. Even if the ballads are usually seductive and romantic, cuts like the funky "Just Like Me," which features a cameo from Lil' Kim, might make you wish Usher didn't play it cool all of the time. And while it's refreshing to hear a hip-hopurban R&B album clock in at a reasonable running time, it would have been nice if the tenth track was something other than a remix of "You Make Me Wanna." Nevertheless, it's a strong second effort that showcases Usher at his best.
Product Details
- Artist
- Usher
- Original year of release
- 1997
- Label / Studio
- LAF
- Year of release
- 2003
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Recording Environment
- Studio
- Number of Discs
- 1
- Run Time (minutes)
- 40
- Cast & Crew
- Usher (Music Performer)
Press Reviews
...Usher conveys a luscious sensuality....succeeds with MY WAY by accenting the mystery of sex....[He] leaves a little something to his listeners' imaginations... Vibe (10/97, p.170)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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You Make Me Wanna(Album Version)
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Just Like Me
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Nice and Slow
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Slow Jam
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My Way
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Come Back
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I Will
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Bedtime
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One Day You'll Be Mine
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You Make Me Wanna(Extended Version)
