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Raymond v. Raymond

Usher · 2010

59 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, pulsating with emotional depth and infectious hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance vibes
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • emotional depth in every track
  • party-ready tracks for gatherings
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike cohesive album experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 26, 2010, 'Raymond v. Raymond' marked Usher's return after the commercial success of his 2004 album 'Confessions'. By this time, Usher was firmly established as a leading figure in R&B, navigating personal themes of heartbreak and growth amidst a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Brown· Trey Songz· Ne-Yo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Monstar 5:01
  • 2 Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) 3:44
  • 3 There Goes My Baby 4:41
  • 4 Lil’ Freak 3:54
  • 5 She Don’t Know 4:03
  • 6 OMG 4:29
  • 7 Mars vs. Venus 4:22
  • 8 Pro Lover 5:03
  • 9 Foolin’ Around 4:11
  • 10 Papers 4:21
  • 11 So Many Girls 4:36
  • 12 Guilty 3:44
  • 13 Okay 3:15
  • 14 Making Love (Into the Night) 3:36

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