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.
Why this album works
'Hard II Love' debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and received mixed reviews from critics, highlighting Usher's enduring influence while also reflecting the challenges of maintaining relevance in a fast-evolving genre. The album featured collaborations that showcased his ability to merge contemporary sounds with classic R&B elements.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys introspective late-night vibes
- 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
- Linkin Park· Lady Gaga· Miley Cyrus· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Drake· Katy Perry· Kanye West
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 Standout 3:48
- 4 Bump 4:07
- 5 Let Me 3:09
- 6 Downtime 3:28
- 7 Crash Standout 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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