Read more opinions on theGrio. On March 23, Usher’s magnum opus, the diamond-selling “Confessions,” turned 20 years old. I vividly remember the fervor around the release of this album in 2004.

"Confessions Part II" is one of Usher's biggest and most talked about hits. On the track, Usher sings of cheating on his spouse and impregnating another woman. He is, however, singing from the ...

Usher’s Confessions album is one of the most iconic R&B albums of all time. Released in 2004, it sparked significant fan speculation about its deeply personal lyrics. Many believed the album ...

At the time the album was released, Usher was romantically linked to rapper Chilli, but she previously told People that the two songs that most blatantly address infidelity — “Confessions ...

Confessions' has such a huge blueprint and marking the aesthetic of who I am as an artist. That's why this one is so special," Usher says. "When I think of this album, it just makes me aware that ...

However, “Confessions” would take Usher’s superstardom to the next level: the so-called king of R&B began to live up to his moniker and ascended into the pantheon of modern R&B artists.

Vinyls for Confessions (20th Anniversary Edition) are slated to ship on Nov. 1, with the DSP formats set to complete on the same day. See Usher’s post below. "There is a great deal of truth in ...

One of the biggest years for Usher collaborations was 2004. Besides marking the release of his breakthrough album “Confessions,” the year was dominated by two distinct Usher singles that ...

In this introspective piece, Usher reflects on the journey that shaped him into a global R&B icon, delving into the inspirations, heartache, and growth behind his groundbreaking album Confessions. T ...

From his underrated self-titled debut, to his new album, Coming Home, Usher’s entire career is represented. Unsurprisingly, more songs come from Confessions — Usher’s best-performing album ...