Usher dropping sequel to ‘Confessions’ in 2021
The R&B star doesn’t offer a definitive release date, but it will likely be after he begins his Las Vegas residency.
LOS ANGELES >> Usher has a confession — he’s almost ready to release the sequel to his groundbreaking, epic 2004 album “Confessions.”
The R&B star said he plans to drop his highly anticipated project this year. The singer didn’t offer a definitive release date, but he expects to release the follow-up album after he begins his Las Vegas residency, which kicks off in July.
“I’m ready to drop my album,” Usher, who said he spent much of the lockdown recording new music, told The Associated Press.
“If this is an exclusive, I’m letting you know that the album is officially coming this year,” he continued. “But before it does, I’ll see you guys at my Vegas residency.”
Usher spring-boarded into superstardom with “Confessions,” which sold more than 10 million units in the U.S. and earned him eight nominations at the 2005 Grammys,
winning him three. He lost album of the year to Ray Charles’ final album “Genius Loves Company,” released two months after the legend died.
“Confessions” ranks among one of the best-selling music projects of all time and launched No. 1 hits such as “Yeah!” with Ludacris and Lil Jon, “Burn” and “Confessions Part II.” His special edition version included the smooth hit “My Boo,” a duet with Alicia Keys.
Usher, 42, teased a snippet of new music in 2019 during a recording session with producer Jermaine Dupri, who worked heavily on “Confessions.” The singer said he wanted to release the album and start his residency sooner, but the pandemic put his plans on hold.
But now he said he’s ready to get back on track. His residency will be held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a 4,300seat performance venue.