Usher's 'Confessions' album to get a 20th anniversary release
It features hits 'Yeah!' and 'Burn'
It's been quite the year for Usher so far, not only has he wowed fans with his Super Bowl Half Time show, he also got married on the same day, and released an album called 'Coming Home', just days before.
Soon after his epic performance, Usher also announced some UK dates for his tour in 2025. Now as the 20th anniversary of Usher's fourth album 'Confessions' approaches, the singer is set to a release new version of the successful album, which spawned hits such as 'Yeah!', and 'Burn'.
'Confessions' became Usher's highest-selling album in the UK and also featured his Number 1 selling songs, 'My Boo' with Alicia Keys, 'Caught Up,' and 'Confessions Part II'.
The new version of the album will be released on the exact anniversary of the release of original album, 23rd March, with production handled by Usher's longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, along with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Lil Jon, among others.
What type of music is Usher's 'Confessions' album?
'Confessions' is primarily an R 'n' B album, with some dance-pop, hip hop and crunk incorporated.
When is 'Confessions' 20th anniversary edition released?
It will be released on 23rd March, 20 years to the day that the original album was released.
What is the tracklist of the album?
The new tracklist has not been revealed, however the original tracklist is as follows:
- 'Intro'
- 'Yeah!'
- 'Throwback'
- 'Confessions (Interlude)'
- 'Confessions Part II'
- 'Burn'
- 'Caught Up
- 'Superstar (Interlude'
- 'Superstar'
- 'Truth Hurts'
- 'Simple Things'
- 'Bad Girl'
- 'That's What It's Made For'
- 'Can U Handle It?'
- 'Do It To Me'
- 'Take Your Hand'
- 'Follow Me'
You can hear songs by Usher on KISS.
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