In The Midst Of HORRIBLE R&B Usher Delivers | "Usher Ends The Chris Brown Verzuz Debate"

[@virtuoso8642]

I’m just upset that it took an Usher Tiny desk performance for people to acknowledge that he has actual classic that hit different. Also crazy that it took that performance for some to understand that Usher’s voice is top tier. Bless anyone’s heart who isn’t aware of his greatness.

[@frontandcenter7941]

No no. Let's be real. It's the herpes rumor that ruined his legendary status. Without that rumor his status would be there.

[@Hottakedrake]

What? Lmao. Usher a fucking legend.

[@Jbcomedystl]

@@frontandcenter7941 you have to be like 12 to think that did anything to his status ..if anything he’s released at least 3 albums that haven’t had fan fair or major pushing ..he was chasing a sound …but the greats fuck up and have to get back to what works …and him and JD are back in the lab

[@pumpkin19521]

@@frontandcenter7941 You sound saf, Usher been that nigga!! 👑🎤🕺🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@frontandcenter7941]

@@Jbcomedystl Man shut up. I'm 35. So what now.

[@concealerthis]

“One has a Confessions.” And that people, is the video & closing argument. I’m a huge Chris Brown fan and give him his flowers because he’s great. But USHER? USHEEERRRRRR???? His music is apart of R&B DNA..

[@donthatemeforbeinghonest296]

Right! Definitely would be one of if not the best versuz

[@mleekahh]

Chris brown is more of a pop artist in my opinion. Chris could never do a Confessions typa record, and Usher could never do a Turn Up the Music/Dont Wake Me Up type of record. Just because they both CAN do R&B doesnt mean they are the same artist.

[@dallasd214M]

Confessions is a legendary album, Chris Browns Chris Brown album is also very legendary as well Revisit that first album . Would be very close . Obv Chris has way more records tho

[@reallife0728]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH!!!!💯💯💯

[@jeffakanyi2311]

@@mleekahh Usher did that with "Daddy's Home" , DJ's got us falling in love again..etc.. Usher has more range than Chris

[@pasha4bedrocrecords]

Usher’s Tiny Desk performance was amazing! And that fact that he showed loved to Eric Bellinger and Vedo was beautiful including naming all of his band members and acknowledging them! ❤️

[@msatutude17]

I loved that as well! Highlighting two artists that were influenced by him and not feeling threatened. These are two successful artists with their own fanbase, and catalog. Yet they were just there for the vibes.. says alot about all three men

[@pasha4bedrocrecords]

@@msatutude17 yes absolutely!!!

[@raphael9783]

That was dope. I was more impressed by t pain though.

[@pasha4bedrocrecords]

@@raphael9783 I enjoyed them both!

[@jesusantaya202]

Thanks for the reminder I wanted to see that 🙏🏽

[@wooskionehundred1788]

I’m 27, and Usher music hit different than Chris. I was alive when Confessions dropped and that’s the best r and b album in the last 2 decades. Even songs like Moving Mountains hit different! Even his songs with Bieber lol

[@younggodmoon]

I cried the first time I heard moving mountains

[@LuQaBras1]

Stop it moving mountains gyao

[@be.g5792]

Listen.... I'm sure a lot of people can testify that his music taught you what love is. His music just on another level. His songs make you reminisce of that time.....

[@SincerelyLexy]

Yeah I’m 26 and same. Usher music just takes me back to those car drives with my mom replaying the shit out of his Confessions album. I always go back to Usher. He reaches a different, wider audience-like I can jam out with my momma and my auntie 😂. CLASSIC and timeless. I know usher songs word for word, can’t say people really do that with Chris.

[@kidCashOnline]

@@be.g5792 chris and usher are in 2 different generations, chris has music that would make u feel the same

[@sperez3275]

“Usher has confessions…. That’s where the separation exists.” 😂😂😭

[@c.w.1925]

And it went 💎 CB doesn’t have any 💎 singles or albums.

[@GodsProphet23]

@@c.w.1925 lol ok

[@pumpkin19521]

It’s not far away from being double diamond 💎 💎

[@minfamous5841]

Facts literally everything is is comparable but Chris doesn’t have a confessions

[@albertgraham2250]

Usher is the music u sing when u really miss ya girl. There is oldies. Theres 90's. And there is Usher.

[@be.g5792]

Exactly.... hence why Chris Brown can't compete. Those songs brought back moments where you just had to hold your heart and sing as best as you can because it hits you that different.

[@LBreezy24]

@@be.g5792 sound stupid chris has those too

[@KingJusTee]

Yea you definitely play Usher when your thinking bout ya ex and you the one that messed up...

[@kidCashOnline]

@@be.g5792 what yall fail to realize is, chris brown has those songs as well, yall feel like that cauz yall grew up on usher

[@JD-ge9eb]

@@be.g5792 Chris has songs like that too you know that right lol. I understand Usher brings you back too. They both do R&B but still have their own styles and were in kinda different eras. Gotta think about that too

[@nolaflav3637]

We took 3 generations, aged 26-88, to see Usher at his Vegas residency 8/2021, and he was pure 🔥, talent, and a super entertainer! Amazing memory🙌🏽‼️

[@o.s.8750]

Usher would definitely win the versus, is the superior vocalist, & has more classics but the way people are discrediting/disrespecting CB in the comments is insane. 195mill plus records sold worldwide, surpassed Elvis in hot 100 entries, & has had a hit for almost every year since his debut and people are acting as if he’s Omarion. I hope Chris does an unplugged or more live band performances like his AOL sessions(2006) & 2015 performances to remind people he can still sing.

[@miked.336]

That crooked jaw ain't touching usher lol.

[@TheWutangclan1995]

Chris can sing for sure. However in the days of where sales and quantity of making hits surpasses quality, Usher is the last of it's kind, the last man standing. All of the hits Usher has created since the 90s to 2k are true definition of timeless classics. Not a big fan of some of Usher's new stuff and Chris can probably win against it, but nothing is coming close to anything from Confessions.

[@barbie.cienega807]

@@TheWutangclan1995 Chris can sing .But his voice is NOT better than Ushers......periodt

[@dthomas1400]

Chris deff has more range than usher ….and way too many hits that would eventually get the dub ! 20 hits ! CB taking it all day

[@o.s.8750]

@@miked.336 Some of y’all Usher fans kill me man. It’s like y’all are physically incapable of uplifting Usher without slandering or discrediting Chris. Smh🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cb4664]

I have watched Ushers Tiny Desk every day since it came out. Play it in my car on the way to work. It makes me happy. 🙂

[@onlyone23km]

Same! I put it on repeat!

[@mstea1105]

Usher diffently needs an Icon Award...

[@jegszilla]

Big facts

[@torreykirkland7243]

100,000,000% FACTS

[@Yungmula716]

Surprise he didn’t get one yet Rihanna got one before that’s insane

[@pumpkin19521]

Facts 💯💯

[@amab1853]

Exactly 💯 Usher is legendary at this point

[@BrandonLadelleTV]

If they did a Versuz, they would have to give the disclaimer: “we are not picking a winner, we just want the 2 artist to play and perform hit records” 😂

[@jimmyb4361]

Exactly cuz Chris has those Hittas

[@sunset2798]

@@jimmyb4361 he really doesn't though, these dudes know what they're talking about.

[@jimmyb4361]

@@sunset2798 go watch what timbland a producer he really knows what he talking about he actually does music n he said he has to many hits sum classics but more hits that usher n that’s a fact.

[@sunset2798]

@@jimmyb4361 He has more songs than Usher, but Ushers songs hit harder way harder and they're timeless. This performance alone is too much for CB to compete with, he's monotone and his vocal range is limited.

[@aconater]

@@jimmyb4361 stop 🛑 ✋🏾

[@lihlezamisa9461]

I just don't like that we can't talk about Usher without mentioning Chris and vice versa. Can we just let both these brothers be great.

[@BG33917]

Ppl mention both without mentioning the other all the time.

[@lamabeanz1447]

Where u get that from?...replying to Chris interview on Drink Champs n Usher tiny desk performance

[@georgettewhite7948]

Facts they both 🔥

[@younggodmoon]

USHER IS THAT NIGGA THATS WHY

[@e.double563]

Fam Criss can't do what a Usher did on tiny desk. It would be Mario vs O. All over again

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

No one wants that smoke with Usher in Versuz and that's a fact.

[@Kickinthescience]

R Kelly would mop him up

[@georgettewhite7948]

No usher don't want no smoke thats why he squashed it besides he and chris to good friends to waste their time on a versz they just gonna consider being great like they are

[@juswolf22]

R Kelly enters the chat

[@aceace7744]

@@juswolf22 hide ur kids

[@mincraftshow3087]

@@juswolf22 facts only r kelly

[@TAWNdidthat]

I’d love to see this Versus. It would be a celebration. Usher finds joy in everything. The man smiles while he’s grooving on the skate rink. Phenomenal talent. A legend.

[@NSoutherland_WellnessMD]

Real talk!

[@kyngkai3942]

Both are two of my favorites. Usher is just a more senior artist with more experience and being birthed into the 90s era which was less digital so he built his stock on being a live performer and vocalist. Chris is a generational talent that is an excellent performer as well but he's more new school digital era where live raw vocals aren't quite as paramount to his brand. Both greats but one has the edge in dancing and one has the edge in live vocals.

[@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

I’m not so sure it’d be a run away in dancing….Usher started where Michael Jackson left off and then Breezy took hold of the mantle. But don’t get Usher f-ked up though😃

[@ON34U]

@@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog naw you trippin..its a easy W in a dance off.

[@ABSVabeautifulsunsetvlog]

@@ON34U maybe a dub for sure, but not an “easy” dub😃

[@yomama3292]

Generational talent 🤣🤣🤣😂😭

[@funjukebox1324]

Chris Brown does the flipping, the robotics, waving, isolation etc...like he dance dances....its different from Usher. Usher can dance but it's not in depth, Chris can be on par with the professional dancers like the Les Twins etc

[@armontimuzic6785]

Not just confessions , you got it bad , nice n slow , you make me wanna , yeah ? Usher just has too many CLASSICS.

[@berlingray8058]

Exactly & regardless of how people feel about him now R.Kelly & Usher are the only ones who could go head to head in a Versus. Chris would get smoked. Usher has ALBUMS, Chris had Singles & hook Features. It’s different, Usher is 🐐’d on a different level. Same with R.Kelly, he has ALBUMS/Singles/Features/Hook Features etc. It’s different levels to being the 🐐

[@aceshouse3389]

U remind me, caught up, good kisser ,trading places, my boo man usher is dangerous

[@kenneth5064]

@@berlingray8058 Usher would DESTROY Rkelly that man has NINE number 1 hits on the BBH1

[@berlingray8058]

@@kenneth5064 🧢, Usher is a 🐐 but R.Kelly actually wrote his music & 500+ songs for other artists that were Top 100 hits. R.Kelly different bro. It’s people who wouldn’t have a career if it wasn’t for him. Confessions is a top 3 top 5 R&b album of all time but let’s not get it twisted, Jermaine Dupree wrote the entire album, Usher was just the voice and performer behind it. Don’t do that bro just bc he’s behind bars. RKelly is in the likes of Quincy Jones and Prince 🤷🏽‍♂️🐐

[@recoverywillcome5937]

@@kenneth5064 R Kelly is smoking Usher you know it and I know it… When a Woman’s Fed Up alone… R Kelly also wrote his rimless classics unlike Usher who didn’t write a thing!! Chris Brown is also a songwriter and wrote a a good amount of his hits also…

[@tanyaradzwamachinya5431]

Michael Jackson knew Usher,James Brown knew Usher.B.I.G met Usher,2 Pac,Luther Vandross,Whitney Houston knew this Boy.Usher is that level that doesn't release music,He just makes one album at a time with Timeless Classics thats in perfectionism

[@someperson7873]

he knew Chris Brown too...he called him on his birthday....but I can't say he knew him as well as Usher. Plus....Usher and Chris Tucker came out on Michael's set that one time

[@QueenGoat_Always_The_1]

When Usher's album My Way was released, I was nine years old. That was the first album I had ever listened to where I truly enjoyed each and every track. Last December, I also attended Usher's concert/residency in Vegas. He definitely still has it. "Real Bad" LOL Iykyn. Usher is the Goat, even though Chris has some bangers too! Usher has the ability to play Nice and Slow and effectively end the situation. The "it's 7 o'clock on the dot..." verse marks the end of this debate. And OMG! We won't even bring up the Confessions album ❤.

[@premium7182]

I tell people all he gotta do is play the confessions album and walk off

[@4mydaughtas]

Agreed!!!!

[@marlowstanfield6815]

Facts!

[@jayclearmen411]

@@stephpiley That’s Not respectful 🤣🤣🤣that’s disrespectful asf Mike would smoke Usher

[@cb4664]

No lies detected.

[@ikexbankai]

Usher has straight nuclear bombs that will be dropped in a versus!!! It’s not fair

[@torreykirkland7243]

LOL BIOWEAPONS BRO 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@lifeindetroit8616]

Only person they can really get them is R Kelly and MJ real shit let’s be honest confessions ,8701 and my way cmon na

[@reallife0728]

ABSOLUTELY THE TRUTH!!!!💯💯💯

[@thecontinent9192]

They’re both GOATs tho. The Tiny Desk was sick af of course, but the Verzuz is not about someone getting bodied or not, this has to be a celebration of R&B kings. Didn’t H.E.R. And Deangelo do like a special episode w/ friends?

[@younggodmoon]

OMARION GOT BODIED ⚰️

[@_IsrealPerez]

CB vs Usher would be an appreciation of great music. Omarion def got bodied though 🤣

[@JD-ge9eb]

Yea it should definitely be a celebration of R&B Kings but you know everyone’s natural reaction is to compare and make it a competition

[@thatway2249]

@@younggodmoon Omelon died lol...

[@jeannettewade3334]

D’Angelo was supposed to battle Maxwell - it fell through 😩

[@lDoxology]

The thing I dont like is chris doesn't promote the underrated r&b gems on his albums. He has many songs that are crazy that dont get enough promotion or recognition.

[@austins.1102]

Facts bruh, songs like “Matter”, “life itself”, “All back”, “Kae”, “Autumn Leaves”, & “The breakup” deserve way more shine & recognition. I hope “Sleep at night” blows up cause that song was Chris at his best.

[@JD-ge9eb]

@@austins.1102 Yea Sleep at Night was great but I also liked Harder a lot too on the new album as far as the slower R&B songs go. Don’t forget Warm Embrace too

[@JD-ge9eb]

Facts!

[@johnfullerton8865]

Say it louder for the people in the back to hear.

[@jordanyoung6385]

@@austins.1102 talk yo shit they don’t even know how deep his rnb bag is

[@JJRegal4]

No disrespect to Chris Brown, but he can't win against Usher, especially in a 20v20. Chris has made more music than him, but Usher has 3, arguably 4 classic albums under his belt. He can damn near win from playing Confessions front to back. And he's just a better vocalist than Chris. People are mistaking this for a fair match-up just because they're a similar TYPE of artist.

[@checkthis5980]

20 vs 20 will be great. It’s not a blowout just cause you’re old lol

[@masco2483]

Ushers a better vocalist than Chris?....Chris can dance and sing circles around Usher!

[@younggodmoon]

Usher Will Smoke Chris Brown and I’m a Chris Brown supporter

[@kstar1956]

@@masco2483 not in singing he can’t. CB is a studio made artist. His voice is nowhere near as strong as Usher LIVE!

[@masco2483]

@@kstar1956 We can't be talking bout the same 2 people, singing live even hurts Usher more, Chris one of the best at singing while dancing

[@rodneychawota1997]

Joe is on point. Confessions is unbeatable!!

[@enigmastewart9712]

Lol funny that albums not touching 8701 or my way only people who had trash ass relationships would pick confessions 🤣

[@rrogers2370]

@@enigmastewart9712 well? That’s pretty much everybody lol

[@rodneychawota1997]

@@enigmastewart9712 nah....Confessions is music perfection!!

[@virtuoso8642]

@@enigmastewart9712 wow, you make the second person I’ve heard actually prefer 8701 lmao. Comical. 8701 doesn’t even have a track that can beat “Can U Handle It” or “Throwback.” 8701 fans sit down.

[@rrogers2370]

@@virtuoso8642 you going too far now. U remind me U don’t have to call U got it bad Those are classics fam Edit: too

[@thaddeusnewton7370]

Chris Brown and Usher would be an incredible match up. Usher's Tiny Desk performance was incredible, never seen someone so comfortable and natural performing

[@MissionPossible85]

What up THAD!!!

[@wavy1041]

You obviously never watched a tiny disk performance before lol

[@chadbutler8634]

He will mop Chris easily. Very easy

[@MrShycity55]

Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Chris should battle Omarion lol

[@chadbutler8634]

@@MrShycity55 😂😂

[@jessicavarona8099]

I don’t understand why this was even an argument ever. People have short term memory. Also, let’s not forget who was actually invited to perform at Michael Jackson’s funeral. Many are compared to MJ, but they didn’t just call anyone to come sing LIVE with no gimmicks.

[@ivanivez7456]

Michael Jackson handpicked Chris Brown to do the Thriller tribute at the World Music Awards 2006🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sixfootleotriathlete4581]

@@ivanivez7456 that’s not the same thing😂😂

[@ivanivez7456]

@@sixfootleotriathlete4581 Chris was chosen to the MJ tribute at the 2010 BET awards🤷🏾‍♂️

[@rica5928]

Due to his dancing not singing ability.

[@Mr.Rollins27]

Usher was also picked for the tribute to Luther Vandross on Oprah a while back and also the tribute to Whitney Houston. I'm sure there are more.

[@CandyTre1]

Chris is amazing but USHER is phenomenal just a different level of perfection. Anyone that doubts it doesn’t understand MUSIC and a true discography.

[@certifiedchaos4643]

It’s more of a quality over quantity. Usher has more of grown man plays type music

[@huesmusic9526]

Delusional

[@createandmanifest]

Usher vs Chris Brown is like MJ vs LeBron. Two different ERA’S

[@jordanmcfoy97]

Exactly!

[@aaronthibodeaux3558]

More like MJ vs James Harden

[@jordanmcfoy97]

@@aaronthibodeaux3558 huh??? you good 🤨

[@CarlWeitzIII]

How fucking dare you. Don’t compare CB to Lebron. That’s nonsense. It’s more like MJ vs Russell Westbrook.

[@createandmanifest]

@@CarlWeitzIII 😂😂😂

[@monroe6455]

Usher been the king of r&b confession album is a major classic

[@krishnawainright15]

8701

[@lonelystoner3810]

yall need to put sum respect on R.Kelly name 🎉 .. Usher is number 2 respectfully

[@monroe6455]

@@lonelystoner3810 I would of said r Kelly but come on that man is nasty so it goes to usher people forget about joe though 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jayclearmen411]

@@lonelystoner3810 Negative! Chris Browns the unofficial Official King of that shit Kells said it himself! before he left an he was stamped by both Mike Jack & Prince sorry but he’s the future usher I love em but he is Not that guy! he’s an honorable mention! frfr Cuz when the conversation got brought up and Jacquees said he was King an running this shit (for the newer generation) they’re was Immediate Push back guess whose name got brought up & popped up to the forefront EVERYTIME! Consistently Breezy💯 an CB ain’t even respond to the shit No🧢🧢 That should let you know! Beside if there’s a Runner up it’s got to be the General of this shit Tank! Also What about Eric Bellinger he must be the President of this shit my guy has what 30 Albums!!! it’s either him or keith sweat.. respectfully

[@ldlhicks]

@@jayclearmen411 honestly because of the music cb makes...I would slide him to that king of pop since mj gone....until he passes...Kellz still king of rnb to me...but usher is def in the conversation...

[@ThEBookOfSwantEGawD]

it’s not even comparable it’s not even a age thing, usher is on a whole different level. he’d destroy him

[@90syungin51]

Usher is great but so is CB he wouldn’t destroy him but it would be good to watch

[@purplepheasant4776]

Chris Brown cannot sing a whole song. We know this. Please stop. Chris Brown would not show up to a verzuz because he doesn't sing well.

[@kaveedajackson6134]

@@purplepheasant4776 Y'all be the main ones that never heard of CB song because you're jealous of his age and versatility. Y'all old heads time been up. Both are great artists but CB is too talented to be a versus anyway. He's still relevant😂

[@purplepheasant4776]

@@kaveedajackson6134 Who's old? 😂 I know all his songs and have seen his concert. He can't sing well. That's just what I see.

[@kaveedajackson6134]

@@purplepheasant4776 You went to all of concerts and yet you continue to hate on the young man that you PAID for? Yeah it's believable....next.

[@jodyemclovin2607]

Usher is the greatest

[@e.double563]

Let's slow down. R. Kelly ain't dead.

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

@@e.double563 say it louder for the hard of hearing at the bank.

[@kenneth5064]

@@e.double563 usher has bigger hits ANDDD is a better performaner

[@e.double563]

@@kenneth5064 actually Usher doesn't have more number1 hits than R..Kelly. live vocals, i think R. Kelly has a WAY bigger voice too, he doesn't have to move that much but can also dance. it would be entertaining

[@leop849]

@@kenneth5064 thats a straight lie. Chris is the better

[@moringaottawa]

10/10 great points, literally changed my view. Ur damn right, usher has the timeless sentimental hits. If case had the catalogue, I'd put him more in the lane of ush. Even tyrese can't be in usher's lane, there's a level of vulnerability AND vocal range that combined puts usher's influence on grown folks rnb and the respectability of slow jamz next to Jodeci, Keith sweat, isley brothers, he who shall not be named cuz he's serving 30, and even oldheads Luther vandross. Listen, imma say it, usher and Toni Braxton for verzuz. Tell me that don't make sense. I'd say babyface but ursher but it's not a fair battle cuz face has the upper hand on production and playing instruments.

[@shatings5605]

Usher is a pop artist as well as an R&B artist. He is known for his dancing and singing and not just his smooth hits but his top 40 dance and Hip Hop influenced hits also. Hence the Chris Brown talk

[@LortsJailsus]

Case?

[@lakishaclyde8765]

Toni and Usher, I see where you're going and I love it. Wow didn't come to mind prior but this makes sense.

[@purplepheasant4776]

Tony Braxton doesn't perform the way Usher does. Really no one is touching him. You had me at all those name except Keith Sweat. Usher and Eric Bellinger. Usher and Kenny Lattimore. Idk, Donnell Jones...I am thinking about vocalist his equal. Idk who performs like him. Maybe the industry hadn't allowed vocalist performers of his caliber to reach the mainstream.

[@nflfangirl19]

@@shatings5605 this is why I say Usher. Vs Mary J. She has the nostalgia factor & many of her songs cross over just enough as well

[@Dkirk215]

Also Verzuz isn’t always meant to see who can destroy sometimes it’s just good for the culture and allows us to put together great artist and legends together and show us all the records we enjoy as fans

[@jeremiemangylo]

Chris is s great Artist but please don’t compare with Usher

[@ChrisSullins]

Usher’s Vegas show was damn good and this tiny desk performance was like smoking a fine cigar and sippin on the best single malt Scotch on the planet.

[@TishaPisha]

Very simple, for me! Usher for the win! Classic albums (press play with no skips), stronger vocals, longer career and vocals are still stronger... Chris dances better, but Usher is also a strong performer. Shows be lit! He walked so Chris could run! Usher is the prototype!

[@purplepheasant4776]

Chris Brown does not dance better. CB is a street dancer. Usher can do anything.

[@TishaPisha]

@@purplepheasant4776 eeeehhhhh, a matter of opinion. Chris is a beast! No limits. However, I'm not counting Usher out.

[@purplepheasant4776]

@@TishaPisha Then I hope you get to hear it so you know the truth. If Chris Brown was blowing ppl away vocally or in dance then he would take more opportunities to do so. He would perform live and acappella on many platforms. He also has serious issues with substance abuse. He would be a trainwreck against Usher, who is a professional.

[@TishaPisha]

@@purplepheasant4776 I'm not sure why you added this response when my original comment states that Usher is stronger, vocally. This isn't an argument. We agree that Usher is the better singer. We disagree on who is the better dancer and that won't be resolved with a back and forth. It's a matter of opinion. Agree to disagree.

[@nflfangirl19]

@@purplepheasant4776 delusional af

[@marlowstanfield6815]

Man I forgot about Seduction, I just went back and listened to it and damn! Still hits hard in 2022 and even more because I'm grown and can relate to it more than when I was a kid...Straight timeless!! Chris is amazing but he's kids bop compared to Usher..

[@briannaw716]

I used to have seduction on repeat when i was 13 ..im 31 now n still love that song

[@thetayoung3066]

I wouldn’t say he’s kid’s bop because his lyrics can be raunchy.

[@virtuoso8642]

“Kids bop” is actually a great description for CB, who I’ve been a fan of. I never felt like Chris made mature music. Is it fun, is it hip, is it current, yes. And as many “grown and sexy” songs as Chris tries to execute, he still cannot create his own “Seduction.”

[@erickaj7373]

@@virtuoso8642 That part! He always sound like a little boy just discovering sex when he sings about it to me 🤷🏽‍♀️ Like his songs are a dime a dozen. He gotta relax and get back in his groove.

[@andreamiller135]

Seduction definitely seduced erybody. My God.

[@kristopherdavis2715]

Usher murdered that desk performance!!! Monica did too!! 90s artists just hit different!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ahahahah9189]

I've made lists for both Usher and Chris Brown (I picked 20 songs each for the Versuz with a bunch of reserve songs to throw in too to show how many hits both have). Chris Brown has more hits to choose from but I think Usher would win the Versuz still (note, it's a hit battle and what songs are bigger hits/more influential/had greater impact etc etc.) Usher: 1) Burn 2) Yeah! (ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris) 3) My Boo (X Alicia Keys) 4) Confessions 5) Confessions Part II 6) I Need a Girl (Pt. 1) (Diddy ft. Usher & Loon) 7) Same Girl (R. Kelly ft. Usher) 8) Nice & Slow 9) U Remind Me 10) U Got It Bad 11) You Make Me Wanna… 12) U Don’t Have to Call 13) Lovers and Friends (Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz X Usher X Ludacris) 14) Superstar 15) Bad Girl 16) My Way 17) Climax 18) Love In This Club (ft. Young Jeezy) 19) Caught Up 20) OMG (X will.i.am) Reserves: 21) Can U Help Me 22) Love In This Club Part II (ft. Beyonce & Lil Wayne) 23) Without You (David Guetta ft. Usher) 24) I Don’t Mind (ft. Juicy J) 25) New Flame (Chris Brown ft. Usher & Rick Ross) 26) Trading Places 27) Moving Mountains 28) DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love (ft. Pitbull) 29) Slow Jam (ft. Monica) 30) Scream 31) Papers 32) Think Of You 33) There Goes My Baby 34) Don’t Look Down (Martin Garrix ft. Usher) 35) Numb 36) Can U Get Wit It 37) Party (Chris Brown ft. Usher & Gucci Mane) 38) No Limit (X Young Thug) 39) More 40) The Matrimony (Wale ft. Usher) 41) Come Thru (Summer Walker ft. Usher) 42) Pop Ya Collar 43) Body Language (Kid Ink ft. Usher & Tinashe) 44) Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) 45) Lemme See (ft. Rick Ross) Chris Brown 1) Loyal (ft. Lil Wayne & Tyga) 2) With You 3) Ayo (X Tyga) 4) Deuces (Original ft. Tyga & Kevin McCall or Remix ft. Drake, Kanye West) 5) Take You Down 6) No Air (Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown) 7) Shortie Like Mine (Bow Wow ft. Chris Brown & Johnta Austin) 8) Yo (Excuse Me Miss) 9) Kiss Kiss (ft. T-Pain) 10) Forever 11) Disturbia (Rihanna - Chris Brown as writer) 12) Go Crazy (X Young Thug) 13) No Guidance (ft. Drake) 14) Run It! (ft. Juelz Santana) 15) Look At Me Now (ft. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes) 16) Poppin’ 17) Back To Sleep 18) Show Me (Kid Ink ft. Chris Brown) 19) Waves (Kanye West ft. Chris Brown & Kid Cudi) 20) Say Goodbye Reserves: 21) Yeah 3x 22) Gimme That (Original or Remix ft. Lil Wayne) 23) Get Like Me (David Banner ft. Chris Brown & Young Joc) 24) Wall to Wall 25) New Flame (ft. Usher & Rick Ross) 26) Ya Man Ain’t Me 27) Bitches N Marijuana (X Tyga ft. Schoolboy Q) 28) Ain’t No Way (You Won’t Love Me) 29) No BS (ft. Kevin McCall) 30) International Love (Pitbull ft. Chris Brown) 31) Body 2 Body (Ace Hood ft. Chris Brown) 32) She Ain’t You 33) Five More Hours (Deorro X Chris Brown) 34) Beautiful People 35) Fine China 36) Ain’t Thinkin’ ‘Bout You (Bow Wow ft. Chris Brown) 37) Strip 38) I Wanna Be 39) Superhuman (ft. Keri Hilson) 40) Don’t Judge Me 41) Turn Up The Music 42) Pills & Automobiles (ft. Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie & Kodak Black) 43) Liquor 44) Wet The Bed (ft. Ludacris) 45) Zero 46) Heat (ft. Gunna) 47) Should’ve Kissed You 48) It Won’t Stop (Sevyn Streeter ft. Chris Brown) 49) Up To You 50) All Back 51) Autumn Leaves (ft. Kendrick Lamar) 52) Make A Movie (Twista ft. Chris Brown) 53) Beg For It 54) Don’t Wake Me Up 55) Privacy 56) Don’t Think They Know (ft. Aaliyah) 57) The Take (Tory Lanez ft. Chris Brown) 58) Wrist (ft. Solo Lucci) 59) Grass Ain’t Greener 60) Young Love 61) Another Round (Fat Joe ft. Chris Brown) 62) All Eyes on You (Meek Mill ft. Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj) 63) Best Love Song (T-Pain ft. Chris Brown) 64) Shawty Get Loose (Lil Mama ft. Chris Brown & T-Pain) 65) Stuck on Stupid 66) Drunk Texting (ft. Jhene Aiko) 67) Beat It (Sean Kingston ft. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa) 68) Hold You Down (DJ Khaled ft. Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih) 69) Do You Mind (DJ Khaled ft. Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, August Alsina, Jeremih, Future & Rick Ross) 70) Sorry (Rick Ross ft. Chris Brown) 71) Do It Again (Pia Mia ft. Chris Brown & Tyga) 72) How Many Times (DJ Khaled ft. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Big Sean) 73) Take It To The Head (DJ Khaled ft. Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne) 74) Gold Slugs (DJ Khaled ft. Chris Brown, August Alsina & Fetty Wap) 75) My Last (Big Sean ft. Chris Brown) 76) Play No Games (Big Sean ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla Sign) 77) Whatever You Need (Meek Mill ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla Sign) 78) 2012 79) Indigo 80) Under The Influence 81) To My Bed 82) Hope You Do 83) Crawl 84) Easy Remix (DaniLeigh ft. Chris Brown) 85) Love More (ft. Nicki Minaj) 86) You Changed Me (Jamie Foxx ft. Chris Brown) 87) So Cold 88) Sweet Love 89) Right By My Side (Nicki Minaj ft. Chris Brown) 90) Freaky Friday (Lil Dicky ft. Chris Brown) 91) I Can Transform Ya (ft. Swizz Beatz and Lil Wayne) 92) Freeze (T-Pain ft. Chris Brown) 93) Post to Be (Omarion ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko) 94) Party (ft. Usher & Gucci Mane) 95) Just Fine 96) Winner 97) Come Through (H.E.R ft. Chris Brown) 98) Undecided 99) Questions 100) Little More (Royalty)

[@iamshowtime8396]

This list alone proves chris has more hits, take out waves and disturbia sub it in for no BS and she aint you omg its so many to choose from

[@domk2993]

You missed so many of Chris Brown’s best songs lol

[@domk2993]

That looks like an a Apple Music playlist 😂 which doesn’t mean those are necessarily better than his other records . But nonetheless, that’s a good ass playlist for both usher n breezy 💯

[@iamshowtime8396]

@@domk2993 samething I was saying lol

[@domk2993]

@@iamshowtime8396 mannnnnn it’s crazy. Songs that mainstream have never even heard before are classics from Breezy and even if you just take some from his albums . So many missing that I would / could put in that 20 💯

[@IrvingTransplant]

Usher is in that class like Mary J where aint no point in them ever "Verzuzing" anyone. Their catalogs are made for Verzuz

[@nofacade100]

Beyoncé can definitely compete with Mary for 20 songs, easily. I love Mary, but Beyoncé’s vocals are on a whole other level

[@Calandr28]

@@nofacade100 But Mary has more hits. Mary J Blidge is R&B. Beyonce is Pop.

[@kuda6578]

@@Calandr28 I think you mean the other way around. Beyoncé has more hits.

[@reallife0728]

@@kuda6578 WHOA TAKE IT EASY!!!! MARY J GOT BANGERS FROM 94 TILL NOW!!!!!

[@IrvingTransplant]

@@nofacade100 True but think about the Verzuz environment and then picture Mary's collabs coming in to play. In that environment, Mary got that win.

[@superjay14]

Vocally on a versus stage. No dancing . No background vocals- ( not speaking about the ad libs) No pitch correction in the mics.( effects). Full songs… Chris better put the backwoods down and call Tank to help him practice…. Because Usher will crush Chris. Now if we are talking about , studio recorded songs that’s another convo.

[@thanim9724]

Chris can't sing live anymore. Not saying he can't recover his voice and make it like how it use to be but that'll probably take years. Too much vocal damage

[@2009kdizzle]

The thing is that some of these younger cats are forgetting is Ushers confessions not only one of the last SUPER albums for him but it was one of the last Super albums period. It actually marked the end of an era of Great R&B music. If anyone that deserves the title of king of modern R&B it’s Usher. the only reason a bring up Breezy in any kind of verses is because Chris is the ONLY one that has the skills vocally and performance wise would make a versus interesting. No body currently can touch Chris so they would have to get some one like Usher (who is still the bigger star).

[@GreyMann2]

King of Modern R&B? What about R. Kelly?

[@SomeOne-ok1bx]

@@GreyMann2 when was the last time he dropped and not to mention he’s going to prison until his 70’s.

[@phindulotshiangwana8060]

R kelly is the king of RnB but usher has his modern day title hands down

[@GreyMann2]

@@phindulotshiangwana8060 I got it but people making it seem like R. Kelly is ol school like Luther, Stevie or Marvin Gaye. He dominated the R&B of the 2000s and portions of the 2010s

[@GreyMann2]

@@SomeOne-ok1bx yes. He's going to jail but he dominated the 90s, 2000s, and parts of the 2010s. R. Kelly wrote, sang and produced music. R. Kelly even created hits for others. It was THAT long ago. Usher is the top dog of the current R&B cats.

[@Renaissance_Man1800]

There is 1 guy from Usher’s era that can go hit for hit, but he’s currently serving 30 years.

[@bherbo3943]

Usher can’t go against Kellz. He would do to Usher, what Usher would do to Chris lol

[@anayamccreary]

He definitely wouldn't sound better than Usher. R. Kelly sounds like a f'n Billy goat. But those songs tho...... Sheesh!

[@NOPENONAH]

And R Kelly would wash Usher

[@thatway2249]

@@anayamccreary u tweakin fam

[@jefferybarefield6372]

I agree

[@sammygulley7204]

Bedtime is still my jam almost 20yrs later! There's timeless joints in Ushers catalog that I'm not sure Chris has. He has bangers but I don't think he has the timeless music that Usher has. Usher has that music that's kind of comparable to MJ's. There's always going to be a song that when it comes on 40-50yrs after it's initial release you just vibe to. There isn't a Chris Brown song that takes me down memory lane or speaks to my life. Confessions spoke to my whole life at certain point and I think so many other men.

[@LortsJailsus]

Bedtime is the joint.

[@SherrellWrites]

You know he recorded a video with Rasario Dawson and the NEVER released it!!! I NEED to see this!

[@aidoomichael3739]

Cap

[@DawnNa_22]

Superstar is my one from him - he is standard for modern R&B as far as I’m concerned.

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

Usher is better than just about every male vocalist that was in his realm of fame and success as a solo artist. Everyone that can see him on talent either fell off before ever being a billboard #1 or was in a boy band, and as much as there were a few like Tevin Campbell that could hit harder notes, I can't think of anyone that could switch the pitch and still nail the note in an instant, repeatedly.

[@aceace7744]

U caint say that bro like give me era's like kells if not 4 the labels on him just on talent really cooking see we talking music right not how u feel morally speaking Robert hurting shit

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

@@aceace7744 no offense bro, but like I said in another thread, Robert has neither the vocal range or ability to nail let alone milk each octave alongside the real crooners. He was successful because he had the Bobbie Brown/Aaron Hall bad boy New Jack Swing vibe. He wrote his own songs, but the quality of the lyrics was mediocre. With Usher you can compare him to an icon of any niche or era and still give him his props. He can do the dancin' flexi lady killer thing with prime Ginuwine & CB. He can do sales stats will Kelly & CB. He can sing with MJ, Tevin, Johnny Gill, B McKnight, Jesse Powell, Ralph Trasvent etc. He did R&B, New Jack Swing, Crunk, Pop/Dance/Electro, Trap. Can you compare CB & Kellz with Musiq, Dwelle, Maxwell and co? Could the latter hang with the former in more up tempo compositions fit for the club? Usher is the last of a dying breed, that MJ cloth. Versatle falsetto with impeccable range and timing.

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

@@aceace7744 they all got pockets where they'd die, Usher been & ate at every table.

[@ImperialSportsMedia]

@@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518 wow

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

@@ImperialSportsMedia he sang better in Lil Freak & No Limit than other popular male artists did in their ballads. I dare them to do that spooky vampire vibrto at the end of Lil Freak while staying on key, they'd either choke or cough.

[@greg2797]

i'm 27. I love both artists. Confessions was actually the first CD I had for my CD player I got for one Christmas. (Crazy to think we were really carrying around those big ass things lol) I personally still like Chris Brown better. He has a wide range of types of R&B songs. I think the problem is he has so much it would be tough picking the right ones. And that is why I think Usher would win. Everyone pretty much knows what Usher should play which is pretty much anything from 8701 or Confessions. I feel like Chris has way too much music and too many different sounds that he could easily pick the wrong ones and lose. Personally I feel like if he picked his deep R&B songs (Chris has a deep bag of them) instead of dance hits he could win. Both are supreme vocalists and performers. I think people sleeping on Chirs' voice because he doesn't really use it as much outside of the studio other than his concerts and even then he's usually dancing his ass off while singing so it's not like he is sitting comfortably doing it. Anyways, I feel like Usher would have an easier win but if Chris chooses correctly he could win. Both my favorites tho

[@quincycuthbert5408]

Dang Chris Brown got like 6 RNB songs and one is with Usher

[@menage9136]

@@quincycuthbert5408 LOL. And Chris can't play Back To Sleep (remix) or New Flame bc Usher's verses were the highlights of both song

[@realspitter2727]

You’re three years too young to have a valid perception

[@greg2797]

@@realspitter2727 valid perception? Lol u buggin. Me listening to their music by itself gives me a valid perception. And especially when I grew up listening to them. If you don’t agree that’s cool

[@realspitter2727]

@@greg2797 you are not quite old enough to experience Usher’s career from the start

[@marmar247]

Usher gave me pure prince vibes, that “let my talent speak for itself” and how his sex appeal just command the crown. I loved it! ❤️

[@chrism7163]

One of my favorite songs by him samples prince. "Do it to me". I'm only 20 and I'm giving it to usher

[@KingUnique_]

That usher and zaytoven was nice too!

[@SherrellWrites]

YEESSSSSS!!!!

[@bundydachosen1]

Y’all last point was literally the point i heen tryna get across when it comes to Chris brown vs usher ! Chris brown got so many bombs that it’s hard to pick …. But usher has 17-18 atom bombs that we know are gonna be on that list ! So it will be hard for Chris not to mess up on some of his picks on his list because of the amount of music he releases !

[@Poundz978]

That’s what happened with snoop and DMX… everything snoop threw out was a banger and X had some tracks I would have swapped out .. but it was a great VZ

[@soonerlilsis]

@@Poundz978 still the best versus EVER!!!!!

[@DLT615]

Nah I saw somebody put a list together and it’s not 17-18 automatic wins on there against Chris Brown. Maybe some other artists but not Chris

[@JohnnyBlaze_616]

@@Poundz978 Ayyee, Poundz in here. Wass good, G? 🙌🏽💯

[@khalilwilliams1818]

well yeah if that put a list of 20 songs together that they both can perform of there best hits usher will win. his are way better. what's Chris brown biggest song I know usher's it's yeah nothing chris has is bigger than that chris has more quantity but not better quality. usher 20 best will beat chris 20 best

[@amab1853]

That's a good point. Usher has that one album that is iconic: Confessions. Where Chris doesn't have 1 signature album that stands out

[@mrbarco5435]

This all started with if they do a "vurzus battle" that ppl keep forgetting. All u need is 20. It's all in how u line ur 20 up. Remember it can be ANYTHING u was apart of

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

Usher always have vocals one of my favorite R&B superstars entertainment in my top five

[@postmastersgt1670]

"USHER" 1. Confession Pt II 2. My Way 3. My Boo 4. Caught Up 5. Nice & Slow 6. Yeahh 7. U Remind Me 8. U Dont Have To Call 9. Love In This Club 10. U Got It Bad 11. Burn 12. There Goes My Baby 13. Climax 14. Same Girl 15. Moving Mountains 16. OMG 17. Loverz & Friends 18. I Need A Girl Pt 1 19. Daddys Home 20. U Make Me Wanna VS "CHRIS BROWN" 1. Deuces 2. Run It 3. Loyal 4. Gimme That 5. Say Goodbye 6. Yo Excuse Me Miss 7. No Air 8. Poppin 8. Kiss Kiss 10. Wall to Wall 11. Forever 12. She Aint You 13. I Can Transform You 14. Turn Up the Music 15. Yeah 3x 16. Dont Wake Me Up 17. Look At Me Now 18. With You 19. Get Like Me 20. Take You Down

[@jmiles56]

Usher was on the Poetic Justice soundtrack was the earliest I remember hearing him. Song was called “Call me a Mack”. That song got a good bit of play on the radio back in the day.

[@DawnNa_22]

I used to love that song and “Think of You” as a kid. I even remember Taral Hicks being in the video

[@youareset2527]

Chris Brown is not messing with Usher. CB talking about going against Usher because that is the only person who he is prepared to lose to but he does not deserve to be in the ring with Usher. He needs to humble himself.

[@marleeglenn1945]

Usher is so original, he is a legend now. Give him his respect. He cannot and should not be compared to anyone. I have been a fan of Usher's since Call Me a Mac!!! You can see who Usher was inspired by musically, just like you can tell that Chris was inspired by Usher.

[@recoverywillcome5937]

Chris actually became a great songwriter and wrote a good amount of his hits.. Usher didn’t write and doesn’t write a thing

[@pumpkin19521]

Facts 💯💯

[@brodericksimpson6049]

Prime Usher was singing live for the entire show on tour while doing a ton of choreography. There was no backing vocals. If he wasn't singing, all you heard was his band or the beat playing. That mic was always on. Vocally, in the studio or live, Usher is a different animal. He's even better now as a vocalist because as he's gotten older, he doesn't dance as much. His voice sounds better than it ever has. That's what taking care of yourself does. Not smoking cigarettes or anything else. As for Chris, when the only people who think you've released a classic album are your hardcore fans who like everything you do, that says everything. There are people who aren't huge Usher fans who will tell you that both 8701 and Confessions are classic albums and My Way is pretty close. Chris has released a ton of good music, but not one album can be put on the same level as 8701 or Confessions. There are deep album cuts from both of those records that would take CB out. Usher could just play his ballads and go home early. Not one CB ballad is anywhere near as good as U Got it Bad, Nice and Slow or Burn.

[@Rubrick23.]

Bro stop the lies. We all were alive and video. Cb dances and sings better. Usher got a higher touch in singing nut not enough to say he's better. X and conffesion x is better

[@brodericksimpson6049]

@@Rubrick23. X isn't even nearly as good as 8701. CB is nowhere near Usher as a singer. He's a better dancer but his voice is weak compared to Usher especially on stage. There's a good reason why he sings over tracks on tour. He sounds like he's pushing out notes that aren't even tough to hit on stage. Usher makes it look effortless and sounds exactly like he did when he recorded the songs in the studio.

[@pumpkin19521]

@@Rubrick23. X 😂 gtfoh X compared to Confessions🤷🏻‍♀️ X is 🗑 you straight capping 🧢🧢have several 🪑🪑and he def can’t hold a candle to Usher when it comes to SANNNGGGN you delusional af if you think so, and don’t know what SANNNGGGN is, that boy will get embarrassed 💯💯

[@TheWutangclan1995]

@@Rubrick23. usher danced with MJ when he was still alive. End of discussion.

[@comeagyn]

Facts I have been to Usher concert and I have been to a Chris Brown concert both of them are talented both of them are legends in their own right both of them are Staples of our culture but the fact of the matter is the times that I saw Chris Brown sing a few bars of his verses stop and dance sing a few more lines and then by the time it's the hook in the background is carrying the hook if he not singing over backing track. . Everytime. Would you put on hell of a show and people always put the excuse out well he sings and dance as if it's not other people that sing and dance simultaneously and the vocals are not put on the back seat for Twinkle Toes... they do both equally well that's the point of singing and dancing to do both well.... I f*** with Chris and got mad respect for him but please drop a link of him singing one of his songs from beginning to end without a back and track in the background carrying him I'll wait I said the entire song. Not a snippet not a not a clip but him performing his song from beginning the end the way that we used to hearing it on record without being carried by backing track or background drop the link make me a liar

[@CookieDee11]

I’m 30 and I think Ushers records have been more impactful in my life than CB’s.

[@Silver_79]

We need a unplugged with Grown men R&B cats just celebrating music....Usher, Tank, Joe, Jaheim, Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton....dudes like that....It would be epic.

[@kidCashOnline]

Chris brown is 34... why u talkin like dude still 18

[@sam30296]

That would be dope

[@dewanewelch1744]

Music can't sings but makes great albums

[@raphaelpatino4217]

Too many egos and also someone is gonna end up doing too much and become a meme-able moment lol

[@Tish.H]

Yesssssss

[@CHEVYSART]

Usher's first album was amazing. Commercially I keep hearing that it didn't do well but, the songs and his vocals are amazing! They need to turn people onto "Can you get wit it" "Think of You" "Whispers" "Crazy" "The Many Ways" and more

[@clint8302]

“Think of you” is my favorite Usher song

[@jahariwilliams1296]

The many ways

[@everydayfefe]

I liked his first album too. I’ve always supported his projects

[@cheriel522]

I have always felt like Chris Brown as talented as he is…makes songs that won’t grow up with him and his fans. They will out grow that vibe as they get older. Mario, Tevin Campbell and Usher started out young but they have classics that still remain relevant. Tevin & Usher are around the same age as me and I still listen to their music as if it came out today. I only listen to Chris songs while they are at their biggest point. My younger nieces and nephews love Usher too. And the whole Confession album would kill Chris’s catalog alone.

[@tunisa7851]

This right here is accurate… when Chris really matures and makes timeless music he too will be undeniable

[@Yt_ShadowBannedme]

Wym???? People still sing With you, Forever, kiss kiss, take you down, look at me now and many others.

[@MsUchenna12]

@@Yt_ShadowBannedme thank u

[@JayceeRyder]

Usher had a song called Call me a mack in 1993.

[@jamesfulton564]

They forgot about him & Monica on the "Panther" movie soundtrack too

[@Moody1111Scorpio]

My man Usher came from Steph deep

[@ralphmack8590]

Wow pause ⏸️

[@M360-w6o]

Usher’s debut album is underrated

[@dctae]

They both been doing it since 15 tho respectfully lol

[@tony4534]

Chris Brown’s highest selling album is 4x platinum. Usher has 3 albums better than that and his best is 14x platinum.

[@dl9786]

Usher, really doesn’t get the due he deserves. I was 12 when nice and slow came out. Now, I’m 37 and this dude is still making hits. I’m sorry but I’m sitting here listening to this new CB album and it’s not there. I’m not saying that CB is declining but I’m saying he’s not Usher. Usher, drops fire records that don’t get acknowledged because of his previous success. It’s kinda like when MJ dropped all those albums after thriller. They were fire but thriller is so groundbreaking it diminishes the value of the new records. That’s what happened to Usher post confessions. However, If a new artist was to drop those songs, they would be the artist of the year. To me, there was never a debate between Usher and CB. Honestly, theres only one comparable r&b artist to usher and we all know that that will never be explored.

[@JD-ge9eb]

Usher is not making hits like he used to. Most of his hits are old from back in the day. CB been more consistent with it overtime to me.

[@dl9786]

@@JD-ge9eb I disagree but I feel you

[@latoyalee6940]

At one point Beyonce and Usher were the biggest thing out nothing could compete. Usher definitely is one of those once in a lifetime artists. Hell the new record with city girls is dope

[@louiseiverson5550]

Amen! I agree with everything u said🙌

[@maskgirlz9248]

@@JD-ge9eb Yes, he is Peace Sign was 🔥🔥🔥 CB is sticking to Party music, so like my daughter said he plays it safe. Usher puts his soul in his music and they shouldn’t compete. They are different generations. Usher is my generation and CB is my 25 yr old son generation. And that’s the biggest difference

[@charmmc9247]

Thank you all so much for this. They are very different 💗.

[@shannanmilligan8949]

Agreed. Ushers songs are impactful. Classics. He’ll beat Chris with confession album alone.

[@mimim6857]

Quality trumps quantity. My Way, 8701, Confessions and Raymond vs. Raymond are fantastic albums. Chris Brown has good singles not great albums.

[@nickfullen-collins7223]

I agree with the Usher point but Exclusive, FAME, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, Indigo and Breezy are all great albums!

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

And Usher is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more talented as a vocalist.

[@JJRegal4]

My Way, not Nice & Slow, but you are correct lol.

[@marcuswright4787]

Great point

[@lilkeenan]

Why t'f are you lying. Self-titled, Exclusive, F.A.M.E, X, HOAFM, Indigo, Breezy are all great albums. Stop acting like usher last 3 albums weren't misses

[@henryhudson4965]

Usher on a bad is taking out Chris Brown. Usher made some classics. Regardless it won't be like Omarion v. Mario. Omarion should've just sat down and let Mario do what he do.

[@watertantrums2000]

I hope Chris and Usher never do a verzuz. The public doesn’t deserve it. The just want an opportunity to keep disrespecting Chris

[@223ent]

“That’s what it’s made for” was a bop too💯

[@JYMBO]

Usher vs Chris Brown just doesn't makes sense to me, i don't think there is anyone out there that is truly suitable for either of them to go vs with and that just speaks to the caliber of artist they are, but the generational gap & the sound differences that come with that is too much in my eyes, plus CB would have to agree to only do a limited amount of his catalog & maybe cap it at 2015 or something so they can both get their "recent" dance stuff off... but to me if you have to make random rules like that then its already a mismatch

[@nezrani]

Usher has truly never disappointed me! Hard II Love was actually a great album. I bet if it had dropped after this Tiny Desk performance, everyone would have jumped on. Because : Rivals, No Limit, Tell me, Crash, etc!!! Y'all were sleeping! Wake tf up now 🙃

[@maskgirlz9248]

Peace Sign is a banger🔥🔥🔥

[@nezrani]

@@maskgirlz9248 yooo that Usher x Zaytoven "A"album is underrated as hell.

[@jenisejackson5408]

@Denz D. Agreed. Also people sleep on Good Kisser.

[@nezrani]

@@jenisejackson5408 facts!

[@Marshea81]

Downtime was my fav! Album was definitely slept on!

[@tylerallen5340]

man i was born in 98 i was bumping confessions album in kindergarten on the school bus in my CD player chris aint got no album to top that

[@lastfirst9101]

Based on how people reacting to a verzuz that hasn't and probably won't happen .. I don't wanna see it either

[@adaada073]

🔥🔥🔥Amazing Tiny Desk Urrrrsher❤️💯So happy to hear my Fav “ SuperStar” sounds sooo good live..shoutout to Eric and Vedo ❤❤ it’ll be on replay for a while

[@elprospersa]

breezy confessed on another interview this year saying he ain't got the voice anymore and i respect him for saying that

[@JD-ge9eb]

If they ever did a Verzuz they should play New Flame last with both of them in it at the end

[@whuryoboss]

Naw play new flame second to last the end It with Party

[@JD-ge9eb]

@@whuryoboss Oh yea! I forgot about Party with Chris, Usher, and Gucci Mane in there. Yea that’ll be lit if they ended with that for sure

[@mmcgaffie1]

Hella y’all slept in that Usher and Zaytoven album that dropped in 2018 man that shit so crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@torreykirkland7243]

BIG OLE TRUTH!!!!!

[@SherrellWrites]

BIG FACTS!!!

[@kritikztwk2212]

I’m so happy to see this, I’m not even 30 yet and I’m a Chris brown fan but I’m an even bigger Usher fan for a reason that man is the goat. And that 8701 - confessions period is just untouchable, I mean I know people love him but he needs the most respect on his name.

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

Can’t wait to see his tiny desk! Been stuck at work all week. Superstar live in 2022? Here for it

[@evanclayton100]

This is no knock on Chris, but musically, he’s not in the same universe as Usher. He’s got some cool records, but usher has some shit that will bang no matter what era you’re in.

[@arandomperson9591]

Singing Usher Preforming Chris

[@macxavier168]

Nah bro, Chris has some bangers. Don't undersell the man like he hasn't been puttin in work. They're both amazing.

[@leop849]

Did you say some? Kkkkk thats stupid

[@DartelJ]

Peace Signs is such an underrated Usher song.

[@everydayfefe]

That project was nice with Zaytoven

[@MrLewisjr]

I agree. Chris brown has more records. But he doesn’t have a Confessions. Chris’s can’t get passed the beat dropping on a lot of ushers songs.

[@dawb86]

They only get twenty apiece. Usher’s twenty best washing Breezy’s twenty best.....

[@juombe]

@@dawb86 That's a fucking CAP!

[@doms5755]

Take you down is up there with confessions bruh

[@lilkeenan]

Yall only bring up Confessions because yall no after Confessions ushers catalog isn't as strong.

[@Stonecoldalston]

He also don't have a 8701

[@harvezpierre1850]

I think they need to do the vs. It will be phenomenal.

[@johndoejohndoejohndoe1]

The main thing that separates usher music and Chris is ushers joints is more timeless, they travel across all generations backwards and forward. Chris has records for each generation he’s been around but those records are kinda stuck with that generation they came out in. Adaptation hurt Chris if you ask me, he shoulda kept it r&b throughout his whole career, but he a grown man he has the right to move how he pleases

[@Eightohh4tosevenfive7]

Different eras. Versuz has shown us nostalgia and performance matters A LOT in Versuz. Also Usher has Can U help me, Nice and Slow, Slow Jams, You Make Me Wanna, Climax, Love in this club plus the remix, Lovers and Friends, Daddy's Home, There Goes My baby, Think of You, Before I met You, Moving Mountains, Bedtime, U don't Have to Call, Same Girl, I need a girl.... And I haven't even listed a song off confessions. CB would have serious trouble with that tracklist confessions makes it unfair.

[@ItsYaBoi888]

Nahhh it's not that close, dude. CB is crazy dope as well

[@maskgirlz9248]

Usher music tells stories❤️❤️❤️ Real R&B is telling you what happened to them or their homeboys

[@maskgirlz9248]

@@ItsYaBoi888 CB has Deuces etc, but really party music is his genre. Usher music tells stories that relate to a person’s life

[@jegszilla]

The only reason why a conversation of versus between Chris Brown and Usher is because we don’t know who to compare Chris to. Both of these goats came from 2 different generations. No need for a versus, these 2 are incomparable.

[@trevsiobhan1303]

I love that ushers songs are so classic that some of those songs I havnt heard in decades and still knew the words💜

[@teelove4443]

Tried to tell people Breezy not ready for This sher frfr... Breezy my favorite artist right now because Usher will wash him with his catalog and vocals

[@BiggCope]

8:35 Dang Joe, I had forgot about Seduction! Man that was a hard record!

[@mimim6857]

Right! And Can U Handle It? was mentioned I had to do a double take. Lol

[@ibukayov]

That Tiny Desk was legendary

[@ArieParty]

I’m a 29 y/o and I’m here to tell y’all usher records are timeless. Chris brown records can’t touch usher. Usher got hit after hit that changed our lives and the way we experienced music. Usher is that nigga frfr.

[@LEFTY2GUNZ401twoGUNZ]

User had me dancing in the rain when I was a lil kid thinking I was doing some hot ishhh then my neighbor came out the window like I seen that lol 😂 I was out lol 90s good old days

[@louisstipe9917]

The durag with two earrings! 😂

[@NomiAmirahandMom]

Lol

[@WhoseIAm7]

and Confessions is a DIAMOND record, the biggest record since Thriller, with all those hit singles on it...Chris was the man, but Usher is the MAN.

[@joseratahi4692]

Damn Joe is right. 1 has a confessions

[@JordanReedYT]

You don’t have to call, My way, Can you handle it, Seduction, Confessions PT:II (remix), Super Star, Let me see, Red Light, You remind me,… ARE ENOUGH TO OWN A VERSUS❗️

[@BurnettSmithMusic]

I feel like this debate is solely to get them to do a Verzuz which is genius, but probably wont happen! I'm a fan of both, and that being said, both catalogs are to big to put up against one another, you would have to judge off performance and vocals being delivered in the moment and not the songs themselves. Neither would have a song going against each other that you would say lost... my opinion.

[@TheVibe24_7]

The fans decided who wins dude

[@BurnettSmithMusic]

@@TheVibe24_7 basic understanding...I know how verzuz works lol don't let my comment go over your head 😅 you can re-read it if you'd like 😉

[@starsoftheworld5150]

When I was 13 years old ago I used to play the confession album everyday after school usher was literally MJ to me when I was growing up and then when I get older I started listening to Chris brown around 2008 and 9 when he was popping back in tho days

[@2Tall2ActSmall]

Difference is CB could do 3 different verzuz and never play the same song twice but Usher’s 20 just hits you on a another level. Both are great but they’re different.

[@PIMPIN233]

BedTime is a classic and that was 97. 25 yrs ago!

[@REPINSTR8BAMA]

'95 baby here i remember playing that confessions on my cd player ,and a big shout out to Jermaine Dupri for production & writing on many classics