La Face
1997
My Way
About This Album
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-hop/urban 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. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Track List
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how can anyone not like usher? yes, artists will always be strongly scrutinized when it comes to their works, but i have to give full credit to those who have the talent and know how to use it. so what you're not going to a great hit every time, but it all still sounds good to me. keep living it and loving it.
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i love all usher albums, he's got the move, the voice, and sings the songs very very well. I love you usher raymond...lo l
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Never listen to critism that isn't given with love. Proud of you, keep it up.
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Why couldn't I be just a little younger?.... . This is a very talented young man. I would be his play toy and he could take it "Nice and Slow" on me.
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Ilove this cd a lot! Every song on here is great. My least fav is Come Back.
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this whole album is the s**t!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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I LOVE DIS ALBUM AND USHER!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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