Usher's 'Papers' Round One In 'Racy' New Album

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Newsroom | Posted on 10/06/09 | Filed Under: R&B News, Usher

Usher officially debuted his highly anticipated lead single "Papers" Monday.

Detailing his failed marriage to Tameka Foster Raymond, all before filing the actual divorce papers in June, Usher's new single has the net buzzing. While reviews have been mixed, some have questioned Usher's motive and maturity in detailing a relationship that was controversial from the start -- one that included the firing (retiring) and later rehiring of his mother, who has managed his career for well over 10 years.

While the song's lyrics including "I done damn near lost my mama, I done been through so much drama/ I done turned into the man I never thought I'd be/ I'm ready to sign them papers" likely sting his soon-to-be ex-wife, this could be just the beginning.

Speaking with PEOPLE earlier this year, Usher called his forthcoming album, originally titled "Monster," a bit different from his previous efforts. Telling the magazine it is "romantic at times," Usher also said the effort is "racy, risky, edgy and sometimes about personal experiences."

Usher's forthcoming album is due in stores this December.

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Reader Comments (3) | Post Comment

usher is great timika should have loved him like he loved her great song!!!!

meterlove on 10/7/2009 9:59:36 PM

a man can only go through what he want 2 then on 2 the next woman 2 go through some more sh,,, stars r like movies u like it and then it get old. on 2 the nexts 1 get some 1 that will love u 4 u not 4 who u r now thats love.

jackie jackson on 10/6/2009 3:43:28 PM

I really like the song, it sounds like he went through alot. Good Luck

Patti on 10/6/2009 9:42:12 AM

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