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BIOGRAPHY

Real Name: Usher Raymond 4
Birthday: 14.10.1978
Birthplace: chattanooga, Tennessee
Occupation: Actor, Musican, Dancer
Sign: Libra

Usher was spotted by a LaFace record executive at a talent show in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, and after that it took no time for his career to take off. The 14-year-old auditioned for LaFace Records co-founder L.A. Reid, who signed the gospel choir boy to a recording contract. Raymond was introduced to the world simply as "Usher," and released his debut album of the same name in 1994, which featured co-executive producer Sean "Puffy" Combs. The first single, "Think of You," gained Usher notoriety and reached gold status. From that initial exposure, Usher was approached to do other projects. In 1995, he recorded a national holiday jingle for Coca-Cola. He also joined several top male R&B vocalists to form Black Men United for the single "You Will Know," featured on the Jason's Lyric soundtrack. He also teamed with teen singing sensation Monica for a duet remake of Lattimore's "Let's Straighten It Out." After graduating from high school, Usher graduated as well to his sophomore release, My Way, in 1997. In an attempt to display his maturity and songwriting abilities, Usher co-wrote six of the nine songs and enlisted the help of producers Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, and, again, Sean "Puffy" Combs. The album's first single, "You Make Me Wanna," re-established Usher as one of R&B's hottest artists, and also made him a crossover sensation; it topped the R&B charts for 11 weeks, hit number two pop, and eventually went double platinum. Both of the follow-up singles, "Nice & Slow" and "My Way," also went platinum; the former stayed at number one on the R&B charts for eight weeks and became his first number one pop single. In the meantime, Usher launched an acting career, appearing in the 1998 horror spoof The Faculty and the 1999 urban high-school drama Light It Up. To tide fans over, he issued a concert recording titled simply Live in 1999. Usher returned with his third proper album, All About U, toward the end of 2000. His third album, 8701, (2001) moved Usher from a teen pop star to a sultry R&B singer.

FACTS

1. Usher was born in Dallas Texas.

2. When Usher lived in Chattanooga, TN he was in a singing group.

3. Usher was on the hit tv show Star Search and won several times.

4. Usher lived with Sean "P.Diddy" Combs during the production of his first album "Usher".

5. Usher has a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

6. Usher's favorite flowers are orchids and his favorite book is Conversations With God.

7. Usher once troued with Janet Jackson (in 1998 for his My Way album).

8. Usher's mother Jonnetta Patton is also his manager.

9. Usher has 1 sibling - a brother - James Lackey.

10. Usher is 5'9 (height).

11. Usher has his own record label.

12. Usher has starred in movies & tv shows (Moesha, The Parenthood, The Faculty, She's All That, Texas Rangers, Light It Up, Disney's Gepetto and more).

13. Usher has done duets with Monica & Mariah Carey.

14. Usher's favorite singers include Michael Jackson, Donnie Hathoway, Marvin Gaye & Stevie Wonder.

15. Usher has been on the music scene for 10 years! His first album "Usher" debuted in 1994.

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TRIVIA

With 'Confessions' released Usher is concentrating on his return to movies. Ush will star in & executive-produce a film about a young singer who tries to escape life in "the'hood" through his music - think 8 Mile, but in the R&B world. Filming is scheduled to start in early 2005. (Dec 2004)
Usher recently became the first artiste in 34 years to top Billboard Hot 100 singles chart four times in a year. (Dec 10, 2004)
Is launching the first-ever celebrity debit card. The Usher Raymond 4th Debit MasterCard, is backed by the financial service group Bankfirst. (July 31, 2004)
Has three singles from his album Confessions in Billboard top 10, a feat only previously matched by British bands the Beatles and the Bee Gees. (May 29, 2004)
Swears his latest album, Confessions, – which features songs about a painful breakup and infidelity – is not a reflection on his recent split with TLC member Rozonda Chilli Thomas. (March 25, 2004)
Usher says his mother is his best friend. He credits her for keeping him grounded. She continues to guide Usher's career as his manager today, a duty she assumed after quitting her full-time office job when deciding to move to Atlanta.
Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's 21 Hottest Stars Under 21. (1999)

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QUOTES

Appearance is something you should definitely consider when you're going out. Have your girlfriend clip your nails or something like that.

Breaking up is a natural evolution when you try to figure out what you want in life. If you're with an individual who isn't moving in the same direction and at the same rate that you are, it ain't going to work.

I guess I had it made. My mother gave me advice - she taught me that women like to be looked in the eye - and my grandmother gave me condoms.

I learned how music works dealing with Jermaine Dupri, and I learned how image works dealing with Puff Daddy.

I'm a flamboyant type of guy, a cooler version of Liberace.

I've been working so hard, I'm about to have a Mariah Carey.

Lucy Liu, give me a call. Jennifer Lopez, we can dance meringue. Halle Berry, I understand. I will listen to you!

Sleeping is forbidden at the age of 22. It's all work and no play.

Somebody has to look out for and protect our kids, and I feel blessed to be a blessing to someone else.

Strivers achieve what dreamers believe.

The girls want to see the rips on your stomach - they like that.

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AWARDS

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE AWARDS USHER’S WON

World Music Awards
Year : 2004
Category : Best pop male artist, Best R&B artist

Nordic Music Awards
Year : 2004
Category : Top Male Artist

Radio Music Awards
Year : 2004
Category : Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

Teen Choice Awards
Year : 2004
Category : Album
For : Confessions

MTV Europe Awards
Year : 2004
Category : Best Male Artist , Best Album
For : Confessions

MTV Video Music Awards
Year : 2004
Category : Best Male Video; Best Dance Video
For : Yeah!

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