Confessions

Confessions is the fourth studio album by American R&B; and pop singer-songwriter Usher, released March 23, 2004 on Arista-imprint label LaFace Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004 with production by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Lil Jon. Primarily an R&B; album, Confessions showcases Usher as a crooner, and it also encompasses musical genres such as hip hop and crunk. The album's themes genera... more

Confessions is the fourth studio album by American R&B; and pop singer-songwriter Usher, released March 23, 2004 on Arista-imprint label LaFace Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004 with production by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Lil Jon. Primarily an R&B; album, Confessions showcases Usher as a crooner, and it also encompasses musical genres such as hip hop and crunk. The album's themes generated controversy about Usher's personal relationship; however, the album's primary producer Jermaine Dupri claimed the record reflects his personal story. Confessions was an instant commercial success in the United States, selling 1.1 million copies, the most copies ever sold in a week by an R&B; recording artist. The album's continued success was bolstered by its four chart-topping singles. As a strategy to boost its sales amid threats of bootlegging, a special edition was issued with the hit single "My Boo". Despite some mixed criticism for... less