By Gail Mitchell

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - The release date for Usher's new album, recently announced as December 21, has been changed, according to a spokesperson at Jive Label Group.

A new release date for "Raymond v. Raymond" is still being determined. According to the spokesperson, the date change is designed to give the album the proper setup time that it deserves. "This is a solid album that we believe in. We want to give it a proper launch."

The album's lead single, "Papers," holds the No. 2 post on the current Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Usher's last album, 2008's "Here I Stand," has sold 1.2 million units, according to Nielsen SoundScan. His biggest-selling album to date is 2004's "Confessions," whose total stands at 9.7 million units

hmmm... Sounds like they saw a flop à la Mariah Carey coming
Not feeling that "Papers" song at all...

FrenchGuy said:

Not feeling Usher at all
Now if only the label would drop him.

that PayPuhs song is horrible!
He need to get back with Lil Jon
I'm scared when I consider Lil Jon to be an upgrade

BklynBabe said:

Well said

'Raymond' Album Leaks Months Before Release
December 31, 2009



Usher's anticipated album "Raymond Vs. Raymond," the album the singer spent months in Las Vegas recording, has leaked.

Featuring collaborations with both T.I. and Pharrell, in addition to the currently in rotation single 'Daddy's Home' with Plies, sources say "Raymond Vs. Raymond" appeared online Sunday.

Usher is not the first artist to suffer a major leak this month, he follows Grammy Award-winner Lil Wayne, whose album "Rebirth" made its way to fans over a month prior to its release. "Raymond Vs. Raymond" is however, a significant leak considering the fact that it was due to be released in either February or March with just a few songs spotted online like the Nicki Minaj featured "Little Freak".

"Raymond Vs. Raymond" was originally due for release this fall but was later pushed back. Issuing a statement in November, Usher's management told Reuters "This is a solid album that we believe in. We want to give it a proper launch."

Source: Sr.com

try-flin ass nucca!! he still cute tho.

Ooops ...

Oh well

it feel likes this was posted a month back with the same words and everything

babybugz said:

I can't imagine caring any less than I do right now.

Vanilli said:

Lil Jon: YYYYEEEEEAAAAA!!!!!

He should be nervous for all of these pushbacks. It's not a good look. It seems as if he's trying to go for that Confessions drama with Papers and it's not working. Its sad that he resorts to using his personal drama to sell records.

What happened to him? he used to be so big! Am I forgetting some big scandel or something? or did his music just go downhill?

RKJCNE said:

That and he got married and then there was the new guys coming out chris brown , Ne-Yo etc .. just like with everything else people move on
[Edited 12/31/09 16:58pm]