Rightfully so, it peaked at #1 on the Hot 100. That title belongs to the album’s second single, the sensual slow jam “Nice and Slow.” Once again produced by Jermaine Dupri alongside Manuel Seal and Jagged Edge’s Brian Casey, the song is pure 90’s R&B perfection. The song is fun and memorable but not the best offering from the album. He even drops a rap verse (penned by Dupri, most likely) about his dominant nature. The song is a cocky assertion of Usher’s sex appeal and swag. The album takes its title from its third and final single, “My Way,” featuring Jermaine Dupri. “You Make Me Wanna…” was Usher’s biggest hit thus far, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Of course, the relatable and somewhat drama-ridden lyrics helped it’s success, and would become a trademark for Usher’s music, as seen by songs like 2001’s “U Got It Bad,” 2004’s “Confessions ,” and 2009’s “Papers,” to name a few. It’s catchy, rides smoothly over a rhythmic, bass heavy beat, and features an impassioned vocal from a young Usher. The infectious midtempo track was everything you could ever want from mid-90s R&B. Released this week in 1997 (September 16), My Way was the album that introduced Usher to the masses. This was largely in part thanks to the hit lead single, “You Make Me Wanna…,” helmed by Mariah Carey’s favorite collaborator, Jermaine Dupri. In 1989, the track was famously was covered by The Red Hot Chili Peppers.While Usher technically made his debut at age 16 with his 1994 self-titled album, it was 1997’s My Way that established a 19 year old Usher Raymond as a one of R&B’s most talented and sexiest crossover stars. In 2021, Rolling Stonelisted it on the 113 position on its "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. “Higher Ground had a drive and intensity that truly sounded like Wonder reaching for new heights," the outlet wrote of the track, noting the song's use of its funky guitar pedal and spiritual lyrics. Karwai Tang/WireImage Swan Gallet/WWD/Getty Images Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagicĪ track off of Wonder's 1973 album Innervisions, "Higher Ground" reached the number 4 position on the Billboardcharts that year. Usher attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Main Beverly Hills, California Shakira at the Fendi Fall 2023 Couture Collection Runway Show on Jin Paris, France Stevie Wonder attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Apple's "They Call Me Magic" on Apin Los Angeles, California.
RELATED: Adam Levine Hit a Wild High Note Singing Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" with Usher What to know about "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder The song wrapped up as the three began to ad-lib some passionate riffs, perfectly playing off of each other's voices. Usher sang the introduction lyrics with soul and Shakira jumped in with her own signature vocals. The performance started out with Usher ramping up the crowd, and some pillars moved to reveal Wonder playing the keyboard upstage. The three gathered at the event to perform a show-stopping rendition of Wonder's hit "Higher Ground." In 2009, Usher and Shakira joined forces with one of R&B's most celebrated musicians, Stevie Wonder, for We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, celebrating Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony as the 44th President of the United States. Watch The Voice Monday, September 25 at 8/7c and Tuesday September 26 at 8/7c on NBC and next day on Peacock.
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