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July 8, 2010

Press release:

On the heels of his successful, critically-acclaimed current album Ramond V. Raymond, Usher is gearing up to release Versus, an extension of Raymond V. Raymond with eight new songs on August 24th.

On that day Usher fans will also have the opportunity to purchase Raymond V. Raymond (The Deluxe Edition) which will contain all songs from Raymond V. Raymond as well as Versus.

The new set will include his current R&B hit "There Goes My Baby" and collaborations with Bun B, producer Polow Da Don and others.

Versus is a conceptual sequel and final chapter of Raymond V. Raymond -- an album in which Usher uses music to explore the dichotomies of his life as a newly single man/father.

The lead single from the new set is "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" featuring Pitbull and is produced by the inimitable Max Martin -- who has worked with some of the top pop artists in the world including P!nk, Katy Perry and Britney Spears. "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" will be delivered to radio stations world-wide this coming Monday morning.

Shortly after, "Hot Tottie" produced by the hitmaker Polow, will be delivered to radio on August 9th.

Released late spring of 2010, Raymond V. Raymond reclaimed Usher's dominance on the charts, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums and R&B Albums charts spawning five hit singles: "Papers," "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)," "Lil Freak" featuring Nikki Minaj, "There Goes My Baby" and the pervasive summer smash, "OMG" featuring will.i.am.

Additionally, Raymond V. Raymond held the No. 1 spot on Billboard's R&B Album chart for seven weeks and since has sold over six million tracks and ringtones combined.

Usher's ninth No. 1 single, "OMG," has had over 3 million tracks and ringtones to date and held the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 Singles chart for four weeks in a row.

The song hit No. 1 on the Nielsen RingScan chart and continues to chart in the Top 10 for its tenth consecutive week. "OMG" enjoyed international success as well, reaching No. 1 on the iTunes chart in both the UK and Australia.

Usher's world domination extended through Canada (No. 1 airplay & Gold album), Ireland (No. 1), New Zealand (No. 1 airplay) and Sweden (Top 10 CHR).

http://www.prnewswire.com...52339.html

For some reason, I just don't have the energy to feel Usher's music anymore.

OVA

Already man? Couldn't even wait a year? I don't think I'll be feeling this one...

It's amazing the lengths artists are going to these days to sell albums.

I'm assuming they're doing this because his latest CD hasn't scanned 1 million yet despite the five singles that were released and the massive success of "OMG".

It's a very smart move and riffs greatly off Lady GaGa's The Fame/The Fame Monster opus.

Good for Usher. Let's just hope the new music is good.

[Edited 7/9/10 7:08am]

boo..Usher just dont...release a ep and call it a day

paisleypark4 said:

boo..Usher just dont...release a ep and call it a day

I know right? What's with this re-re-re-release bullshit. I blame Beyonce and Rihanna.

"his successful, critically-acclaimed current album Ramond V. Raymond....."

Oh really???

LMAO. No offence to Ush...

I just can't get into dude's music anymore.

Another thing: If I hear him say "yeah, man" one more time..............

I don't know why anyone would expect anything less than the cheapest from Usher.

I remember him being the one that basically created the monster of this same album you've already bought plus 4 throwaways re-release nonsense with "Confessions"...

soul4thought said:

I don't know why anyone would expect anything less than the cheapest from Usher.

I remember him being the one that basically created the monster of this same album you've already bought plus 4 throwaways re-release nonsense with "Confessions"...

I'd say Prince started that with Rave into and Rave unto...............

Layzie said:

paisleypark4 said:

I know right? What's with this re-re-re-release bullshit. I blame Beyonce and Rihanna.

Yeah its redunculous

The track listings for both releases appear below.

Raymond V. Raymond Deluxe Edition

Disc 1

1. "Monstar"

2. "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)"

3. "There Goes My Baby"

4. "Lil' Freak" (featuring Nicki Minaj)

5. "She Don't Know" (featuring Ludacris)

6. "OMG" (featuring will.i.am)

7. "Mars Vs. Venus"

8. "Pro Lover"

9. "Foolin' Around"

10. "Papers"

11. "So Many Girls"

12. "Guilty" (featuring T.I.)

13. "Okay"

14. "Making Love (Into The Night)"

Disc 2

1. "Love 'Em All"

2. "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" (featuring Pitbull)

3. "Hot Toddy" (featuring Jay-Z & Ciara)

4. "Lay You Down"

5. "Lingerie"

6. "Get In My Car" (featuring Bun B)

7. "Somebody To Love (Remix)" (featuring Justin Bieber)

8. "Stranger"


Versus

1. "Love 'Em All"

2. "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" (featuring Pitbull)

3. "Hot Toddy" (featuring Jay-Z & Ciara)

4. "Lay You Down"

5. "Lingerie"

6. "There Goes My Baby"

7. "Get In My Car" (featuring Bun B)

8. "Somebody To Love (Remix)" (featuring Justin Bieber)

9. "Stranger"

[Edited 7/22/10 22:31pm]

I loathe it when artists try to "force" fans to buy the same album twice but I do give Usher credit for giving his fans the option of buying the ep rather than having to buy the "deluxe" version. Maybe he learned something from the way Lady Gaga released the Monster ep?

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Album cover for Versus.

Layzie said:

paisleypark4 said:

I know right? What's with this re-re-re-release bullshit. I blame Beyonce and Rihanna.

Actually, I blame Prince for the re-release idea. Remember The Crystal Ball album?!?

Why is There Goes My Baby on there TWICE?

Layzie said:

paisleypark4 said:

I know right? What's with this re-re-re-release bullshit. I blame Beyonce and Rihanna.

The same reason why there's 5 or 6 different MJ's greatest hits. To get

deep up in your pockets.

UGH. Mega yawn. Someone tell Usher he's not 22 anymore and nobody cares. You're a divorcee with two kids. How about you release Just Call Me A Mack and call it a day.

Funny thing is...NONE of those songs are "new", I've had all of them before Raymond vs Raymond even had an official release date. Back when his music was leaking left and right. So adding "new" songs that everyone had MONTHS before his album even dropped it useless