ATL Usher Raymond IV Success in Music created by journalist Clay Cane

In celebration of Usher’s success, a collection of respected journalists give their witty and thought-provoking insight on the R&B/pop veteran in a five-part video series (“Impact”, “Legacy”, “Sex Appeal”, “Live Performer”, “Favorite Usher Song”).

Created and directed by ThinkTank Marketing and journalist Clay Cane, the series provides commentary from Allhiphop.com, SOHH.com, Blackplanet.com, Essence, XXL, Billboard Magazines, and many others. Watch ALL 5 Videos on UsherNow.com. .

Live Performer: Watch on You Tube Click Here
Kim Osorio, Kenya Byrd (Essence Magazine), Clay Cane (AOL Music Contributor) and others reflect on Usher’s dynamic live performances. Starting with his days of opening for Janet Jackson to headlining his own tour, Usher has earned the title as one of the greatest live performers of his time.

Impact:

A host of journalists and fans, offer commentary about Usher’s impact on the music industry. Starting in an era when pop and R&B were deeply segregated, Usher transcended the rigid confines of nineties R&B, paving the way for a generation to not only crossover, but maintain their roots.

Sex Appeal:

Fans and journalists get the vapors when ranting about Usher’s sex appeal: the body, the abs, but, most importantly, the confidence.

Favorite Usher Song:

We all have a favorite Usher song! Whether it’s a number one hit like “U Got It Bad” or a soul ballad like “Here I Stand”, there is an Usher song everyone loves.

Legacy:

Music gurus offer commentary on Usher’s legacy. His music is timeless, his performances are unforgettable, and his talent is legendary.

Thanks

Clay Cane

Albums
1994: Usher
1997: My Way
1999: Live
2001: 8701
2004: Confessions
2008: Here I Stand
[edit] Filmography
1998: The Faculty
1999: She’s All That
1999: Light It Up
2001: Texas Rangers
2005: In the Mix
[edit] Awards
BET Awards
2005, Best Male R&B Artist [Won]
2005, Best Collaboration (”My Boo”) with Alicia Keys [Nominated]
2004, Best Male R&B Artist [Won]
2004, Video of the Year (”Yeah!”) with Lil Jon & Ludacris [Nominated]
2004, Best Collaboration (”Yeah!”) with Lil Jon & Ludacirs [Nominated]
2002, Best Male R&B Artist [Won]
Grammy Awards
2005, Record of the Year (”Yeah!”) with Lil Jon & Ludacris [Nominated]
2005, Album of the Year (”Confessions”) [Nominated]
2005, Best R&B Song (”Burn”) [Nominated]
2005, Best R&B Song (”My Boo”) with Alicia Keys [Nominated]
2005, Best R&B Song (”Yeah!”) with Lil Jon & Ludacris [Nominated]
2005, Best Contemporary Album (”Confessions”) [Won]
2005, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (”Yeah!”) with Lil Jon & Ludacris [Won]
2002, Best Male Vocal R&B Performance (”U Don’t Have to Call”) [Won]
Ozone Awards
2008, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration (”Love in this Club”) with Young Jeezy [Won]