And, after witnessing a shirtless Usher belt out “U Got It Bad” and “Burn,” 18 years after I last saw him (on the Truth Tour in 2004), I can confidently say that he is still the apex of the genre.
I enjoy “Omg” Usher just as much as the next girl, but there is a reason why he always comes up in discussions surrounding the state of R&B. As much as he’s also known for his party hits and his dancing, which wasn’t as sharp during this show as it usually is, it’s his singing prowess that makes him a legend.ĭon’t get me wrong. He has deviated from R&B and delivered everything from dance to pop to electronic, while still staying true to his soulful roots. Usher has experimented with different genres throughout the years. Usher naturally kicked off the show with “My Way,” and slid into “Caught Up,” and “U Don’t Have to Call,” followed by some of his sexier songs like, “Love In This Club,” “Lil Freak” and “Lovers and Friends.” He then upped the ante by adding rollerblades to his already-impressive choreography to perform his newer and more upbeat songs, like “Don’t Waste My Time,” and his City Girls collab “ Good Love.” Clips on social media showed him gliding across the stage and, while that may seem challenging to others, he makes it look natural and effortless. After decades of success and being on top of the R&B game, his discography is filled with massive hits and fan favorites that include a wide range of love songs, club bangers, and dance tracks. The fans that filled the theater seemed to be millennials in their 30s, who witnessed the start of his journey more than 25 years ago.įor those who have been fans since 1997’s My Way, Usher’s music has likely served as a soundtrack for different eras and moments in their lives. More than a birthday celebration, the weekend felt like a commemoration of Usher’s career and the love fans have for him. Surprisingly, Usher was somehow still able to pull through to deliver a full, nonstop 90-minute set for his fans. The singer shared that he had a few drinks before hitting the stage, and according to videos shared on social media, he was out late the night before at The Nomad Library after-party with Chris Brown, who was also a surprise guest at Friday’s show. “I’ll be celebrating all week long,” Usher told the crowd on Saturday, sporting a new copper hair color. The R&B singer kicked off his 44th birthday weekend with two back-to-back performances on Friday, Oct. Since the 1940s, legends like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Elton John, Britney Spears, and now, Usher Raymond have earned a spot on that list. Vegas has been a hot spot for musical residencies that feature the most prominent artists in the world for decades. The trip may seem excessive to some but it’s worth making for the man who made Confessions. Thousands of people have traveled from all over the world to Las Vegas to watch the R&B singer perform at the Dolby Live theater at Park MGM. Usher is just a few weeks away from ending the first leg of My Way – The Vegas Residency, and he’s going out on top.
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