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Rick Ross x Usher Behind The Scenes Of "Touch N You" [VIDEO]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:06:03 +0000

MTV got a few words with Rick Ross about the new single 'Touch N You' featuring Usher for the upcoming installment of the Ricky discography titled God Forgives, I Don't. The rapper explains the concept behind the single and the more female friendly direction he wanted to take, in fear of singling out anyone. Expect the album to drop July 31st.

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Justin Bieber Taps Nicki Minaj, Drake, Big Sean For Believe Album

Latifah Muhammad — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:52:22 +0000

Justin Bieber is calling in the Hip-Hop heavyweights for is forthcoming Believe album. The project, produced by Scott “Scooter” Braun and Usher, features appearances from Nicki Minaj, Drake, Big Sean, and Ludacris. On the production side of things, the 18-year-old has teamed with Diplo, Hitboy, Rodney Jerkins, among others, to help construct the album's sound.

For his third album, the Biebs has been noticeably influenced by rap music, as heard on his “Boyfriend” single, and the remix which features the Ying Yang twins. The single is a certified Internet hit, with the music video receiving 8 million views in one day, and 44 million views since its release May 3.

Believe drops June 19.

1. “All Around The World” featuring Ludacris

2. “Boyfriend”

3. “As Long As You Love Me” featuring Big Sean

4. “Catching Feelings”

5. “Take You”

6. “Right Here” featuring Drake

7. “Fall”

8. “Die In Your Arms”

9. “Thought Of You”

10. “Beauty And A Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj

11. “One Love”

12. “Be Alright”

13. “Believe”

The deluxe physical package will contain an additional three tracks: “Out Of Town Girl,” “She Don't Like The Lights,” and “Maria.”

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Usher Speaks On Working With A$AP Rocky & Rick Ross For New Album [VIDEO]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:25 +0000

Usher sat down with Sway to preview his new album Looking For Myself, which has been getting rave reviews. When asked about one of his favorite artists he's ever worked with, he didn't name any names but he noted that he loved making special connections with artists. He went on to name drop A$AP Rocky on a track entitled "Hot Thing." Check it out after the drop.

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Usher & Tameka Raymond Slander Each Other In Court

Hip-Hop Wired — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:31:18 +0000

How old are these people? The seemingly never ending custody battle between R&B crooner Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Raymond continued with both individuals hurling slander at each other in court.

Ur-sher, who can be heard on Rick Ross' new "Touch'N You" single, testified that his ex-wife went through 11 nannies. Then one nanny alleged that Tameka attended a basketball game, but left her son in the car with said caretaker because there weren't enough tickets. Usher wasn't left unscathed, though. Tameka claims he chopped down not one but two of her bridesmaids.

Damn playa. Read the rest of the story over at The Urban Daily.
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Rick Ross ft. Usher – "Touch'N You" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Alvin aqua Blanco — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:23:32 +0000

After dropping the clip to his own version of Rihanna's "Cake," Rick Ross presents his latest single, "Touch'N You," featuring Usher. The track is off his forthcoming, fifth album, God Forgive, I Don't, which is due in stores July 31. Plenty of "Ruh's" still heard as Rozay offers up a slow jam laced with "Ur-sher's" crooning.

Listen to and download "Touch'N You" below. No need to tattoo her name on it, though.

Download: Rick Ross ft. Usher – "Touch'N You"

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Usher Performs On SNL, Appears In Digital Short [VIDEO]

Latifah Muhammad — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:56:36 +0000

Saturday Night Live has been lagging on most of their sketches lately, but their musical performances are still on point. This weekend, Usher hit the SNL stage to sing his singles "Climax," and "Scream." Funny man Will Ferrell hosted the lackluster episode, but thankfully Andy Samberg made up for the lull via the show's 100th Digital Short.

Usher popped up in the spoof about taking self-pleasure to a whole new level, as did Justin Bieber. Check it out the hilarious clip after the jump.

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Usher ft. Rick Ross - "Let Me See" [LISTEN]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:56:55 +0000

Usher spoke a couple of days ago on a big single that he had featuring, the Boss Rick Ross. Only a few short days later, that song comes to light as the two collaborate for the first time since DJ Khaled's "Fed Up." This song will be featured on Usher's new album Looking For Myself, and is produced by Jim Jonsin. Get a listen to "Let Me See," after the jump.

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Usher - "Scream" [LISTEN]

Maurice Richardson — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:32:04 +0000

Usher drops his newest single "Scream," which is off his upcoming album, Looking For Myself. This is first song that Usher has released since his recent smash hit, "Climax." "Scream" is available on iTunes today, and will be available on Looking For Myself, which will be in stores June 12th.

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Busta Rhymes, J. Doe, and Reek Da Villain - "Climax (Remix)" [LISTEN]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:01:59 +0000

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Usher ft. Joe Budden - "Climax" Remix [Listen/Download]

The Kid Skoob — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:58:58 +0000

Recently Usher released a new record entitled "Climax." As always, Joe Budden is always ready to attack the latest instrumentals, and he adds his lyrical touch to Usher's latest hit.

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