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Hard II Love

Usher · 2016

67 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A fusion of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, exploring love's complexities with smooth melodies and rhythmic beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • introspective late-night vibes
  • smooth background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 16, 2016, 'Hard II Love' marked Usher's return after a four-year hiatus following his album 'Looking 4 Myself' (2012). At this point in his career, Usher was navigating both personal struggles and a shifting musical landscape, aiming to blend traditional R&B with modern influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Brown· Trey Songz· Ne-Yo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Need U 4:08
  • 2 Missin U 4:09
  • 3 No Limit 3:48
  • 4 Bump 4:07
  • 5 Let Me 3:09
  • 6 Downtime 3:28
  • 7 Crash 3:31
  • 8 Make U a Believer 4:06
  • 9 Mind of a Man 0:53
  • 10 FWM 3:14
  • 11 Rivals 3:49
  • 12 Tell Me 8:29
  • 13 Hard II Love 3:22
  • 14 Stronger 4:00
  • 15 Champions (From the Motion Picture ‘Hands of Stone’) 5:18
  • 16 Good Kisser 4:09
  • 17 She Came II Give It II U 4:02

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