THE MAKING OF USHER'S GLU

THE MAKING OF USHER'S HIT SONG GLU
HERE IS STUDIO SESSION WHERE THE SONGS PRODUCTION AND SONG MELODY WERE CRAFTED BY LIL JON, AVILA BROTHERS, SEAN GARRETT AND DAWG!
ENJOY!!
🎥 by SHAWTY PUTT

[@qjt7]

The craziest part for this Prince based record is knowing Prince use to create all parts - writing, production, & playing all instruments. This is one of the BEST paying homage to Prince - DOPE!

[@NYourWill]

I wonder if Prince would have approved though. This track is 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrFox-fn8lp]

One of my favorite tracks of all time!!!

[@TommieGun71]

@@NYourWill ... Pretty sure he would have sued for royalties, Prince was not kind to those who sampled his music.

[@qjt7]

@@TommieGun71 LOL, I know right 😆

[@jenihardy09]

It has a melody like international lover.

[@ian_does_cool_things]

Anyone who thought Lil John wasn’t a “real producer” was clearly wrong. All that talent in the room, he kept things streamlined.

[@ricardocampbell8430]

Bobby Avila is a damn beast.

[@Jumbobeatz]

John is a beast. But everyone else in that room are all super producers. The Avila brothers came up under jimmy jam and terry lewis. And Sean garret executive produced summer walkers last album.

[@levimitchell2667]

after all these years i dunno who would think such a thing though

[@MIQVERSERNBCOMPOSER]

People underestimate Lil Jon for sure

[@i_am_gohan9232]

Yeah this showed his crunk era was just his fun era, that era in time where he was just making music one way purposely, this shows he knows how to produce Fr.

[@willellsworth]

I CANNOT believe what I just watched. This is the apex of songwriting and producing (too me). Literally seeing 3 masters of their craft's coming together to create something magical. And music aside, they listen to one another thoughts and perspective without ego. In pursuit of what's best for the art! This was an absolute master class to watch. And I'd like too thank everyone who was involved in making this video happen. The camera operators, video editor(s), and whoever uploaded this. THANK YOU!!! Please NEVER remove this video!

[@beatbuildersstudio]

A masterpiece in producing. This is an amazing video.

[@eman0828]

Yup. They are real Producer's rather than just a bunch a beat makers that calls themselves a Producer. A real Producer does way more than just make beats. They are directors, collaborators and visionaries in the studio seeing the whole production of a song from start to finish.

[@delight8888]

Wow… Thanks for Sharing… I’m on my way…….Tank God (Cuz) we coming… Thank you for giving us insight into your process Lil Jon… You shall be rewarded.. The Song is Fire… I filed it way back on wish I wrote that… but I got mine and we coming , pay our paths cross… Now who’s the Master on the Piano please?….

[@o.g.tommye7580]

Facts 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@lookupdee]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Phenomenal!

[@sashablade8228]

They deserve MULTIPLE Grammys for this! 🤩 Dream team right here. So grateful to witness the magic. 🙏

[@johncapo2843]

why for coping prince ?

[@KashmirOnSet]

Sean Garrett BEEN the TRUTH and 1 of the 1st writers out of Atlanta. Kudos to him and @LilJon LEGENDS!!

[@elijahchislom4649]

You must of never heard of Johnta Austin or Jermaine dupri huh😂

[@cassandraabston8311]

Or terius nash

[@KashmirOnSet]

@@cassandraabston8311 actually Dream os my homeboy. I said 1 of the 1st. Sean Garrett was 1 of the 1st to get placements as a writer here

[@KashmirOnSet]

@elijahchislom4649 JD is a producer, he writes but Sean is a writer. I'm giving HIM his props. JD always gets his

[@timothygeorge5106]

@kashmirOnSet No doubt and this track is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JayaVibe]

That man was playing that piano so beautifully that his bracelet couldn't even handle it!😂😂 This whole creation process is so fire man. 😭😍

[@records1990]

Thats bobby ross Avila one of the Avila brothers

[@205breed]

Bobby helped produced one of my favorite Usher songs, "Seduction".

[@BdotSteel_onthebeat]

I love seeing Studio footage and how the beat or the song was made and produced

[@EJSwavv]

Big facts!!!! I want more!!!! Just like this!!

[@MjYung23]

Trueeee

[@angieowens9319]

same!

[@trmwilliams658]

This footage is not showing how the song in fact came about. It’s melody and structure was taken from Prince’s 1999 album from the song International Lover

[@ampstudios]

@@trmwilliams658 look at the hater

[@regyoung9307]

Jon is PRODUCING. Sean is PRODUCING. Iz and BOBBY is PRODUCING. This is the process. I loved every minute of this, because this is PRODUCING.

[@jae6220]

This is what it looks and sounds like when everybody in the studio actually belongs there.

[@angelorayacting]

That boy Sean is a musical architect…truly understands story telling melodically with the write cadences and bounces in the right places. Had the pleasure of working with him with his artist Avery Wilson a few years back..had to just be a sponge and be apart of the magic! Lil Jon put his foot in the beat as always & I had no idea he produced this! The pianist was crazy too!!!

[@talkbox360]

Avila is insane.

[@toneg.7094]

Prince would definitely be proud this is nothing but INTERNATIONAL LOVER 💜

[@Weare1tv]

and love all over me by Monica

[@dionanthonymusic9279]

Glad u said it. I said the same thing that this is a somewhat stolen remix of international lover. Or homage but let's not say it's original lol but it jams. Just like international lover.

[@trc107]

Facts

[@jonesadew]

Definitely close to that old prince style

[@trmwilliams658]

Facts….my only issue is that they didn’t give the man his song writing credit

[@dexhenley1561]

When I first heard this record, I was initially in love with it, then shocked it was Usher, because the falsetto disguied his natural tone. Then I was completely floored! This record is simply amazing and I'm happy to see Usher reinvent himself into this real grown folks genre of music ..and to see it being constructed really put the cherry on top for me!!

[@candicesmith1708]

Same!!! I was blown when I found out Usher was singing 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheLunzDen]

Sean found that melody QUICK!!!!

[@jjbing3]

That’s how 🐐 work.

[@TapeDeckMedia]

He’s the “Pen”!

[@bigtrent2003]

The Pen is sooo underrated bro frfr..smh

[@ryandowtin3504]

LIKE A DAWG!

[@mkingadiffernce]

@@TapeDeckMediayep I was going to say the same thing that’s Sean Garrett the 🖊 pen!!!

[@Wesimm23]

Usher will always be surrounded by the best producers in the business ❤ 👊🏽 Shoutout to these legends Sean Garrett, Lil Jon and The Avila Bros 💯💯

[@YAH_ONLY]

Didn’t know Lil Jon produced this … A LOT OF TALENT IN THAT ROOM

[@BruceReacts]

Usher produces alot of Ushers music or atleast mixes it.

[@radialsound]

Had the privilage of mixing Usher live for a event a few weeks ago. He performed this song with his band and I was shocked at the register he was able to perform at. Such a unique, amazing sound and record. His team added a horn section as well, which just took it up a notch! This is one of those records that just hit different.... Congrats on another classic!

[@darrellwilliams1991]

Def isn't unique...that's prince all day long...but it is a great song.

[@eman0828]

I work closely with the original singers of one Gerald Leverts group known as Dark Blu that he developed and put together back in 1999. They were all on Soul Train back in 2001. One of the lead singers of the group Damon J. Parker worked with Usher back in 2016 as his backup vocalist on stage.

[@twotrips553]

​@@darrellwilliams1991everything in a high pitch and guitar isn't prince 😂 Sean gave him the key and cadence to reference from what he felt. Usher took and made it Usher.

[@focused4841]

Its one of my favorite usher songs. And it doesnt get enough play

[@darrellwilliams1991]

@@twotrips553 Just say you don't know princes music...lol...just listen to International Lover...and then tell me it doesn't sound like a Prince song....I am not saying they stole anything from Prince...I am just saying it sounds like a Prince song

[@Gmo504]

Dude on the keys brought it together. Talented dude. We already know about Jon and Garrett lol

[@Taljaw]

Yes. Avila brothers are legends.

[@Hazeypo]

@@TaljawAvila Brothers are it!!!! ❤

[@colsdebo9034]

This is the dream team! I swear that guy played his damned bracelet off at 4:58 and just kept on going. The creative vibes are unmatched! GLU is a smash, simply timeless perfection 🤌🏽💥

[@illuminousone]

I had no idea Sean Garrett could hit those falsettos! Genius!

[@stoneymack9029]

Tha day Prince and the Revolution touched Sean and Jons soul💯 Keep his music alive. .. Can you imagine The Dream in that studio too

[@deehara6187]

Yes and the song already "Fiyahhhh" in my Ying Yang Twins voice.

[@TedlaEKHAN]

This is amazing - I can watch this kind of stuff all day. I need a whole Usher album with this vibe. This is literally my favorite song at the moment. The fact that it is not a commercial smash is a testament to the poor sale through of R&B music. The genre needs more visibility. We need more love in the zeitgeist.

[@iamredvision.]

Love this. I want all the new people getting into music to know, that you can create just like this from home or wherever. You don’t need a huge studio just to create Magic. Don’t be discouraged by not having a million dollar studio! Just vibe out and create!

[@ampstudios]

say it louder for the people in the back, that is real talk, and it happens more often than not.

[@keishamartin659]

Yall DID THAT ❤🎉

[@iamredvision.]

@@dj5thlight amazing! Best of luck!

[@shawnjordan3030]

I was feeling like Prince was leading that session, Up until the end the conformation came. He was definitely in the building! Simply Beautiful …❤

[@trmwilliams658]

He was….it was HIS SONG!!!!! (Listen to International Lover)

[@bethanyberry-sennet3698]

I greatly enjoyed this! After watching the Avila Brothers on R&B Money and not knowing their contribution to music, I was tuned IN to this. Give us more Lil’ John, this was pure magic! Sean Garrett is fun to watch! 😂

[@msbrownsugaa]

Bobby Avila!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Such a talented brother. Do yall research on the Avila Brothers! The sound behind alot of Ushers hits. ❤❤❤❤❤ This is WONDERFUL thanks for sharing!

[@BN20O9]

Ike mob in the house!

[@smithtresmith]

Just learned about em on the R&B money pod!

[@msbrownsugaa]

@@smithtresmith Yeeeees! That was a GREAT episode!!! Shout out to Tank and J Valentine exposing all this brilliance!!!! MY FAVE PODCAST! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@JGiovanniR24]

Bobby Avila is such a beast man. that piano and guitar riff is craaaazy. The Pen did his thing with the Melody. I love how he wrote it for Ushers vocal range. It reminds me of the falsettos on can you handle it (confessionals album) or can you help me from 8701. This is what a dream team of super producers looks like.

[@pumpkin19521]

Best RNB track of 2023 , y’all created a masterpiece 🤩 This is so dope wow!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@shawnkeith2414]

HELL YEAH NO CAP 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@L8TLY_]

Yo!!! I got CHILLS right now! I absolutely love the creativity process. If people only understood how good it feels when you finish a song that started from nothing. PRICELESS 👌🏾🤲🏾

[@UncleRZO]

Real talk

[@user-qr2ck6qi2d]

It's not easy. From track to pen&pad to mic to mix to your ears

[@jwfoure]

Dear Mr. Lil Jon & team, Please keep uploading these. This is the content we want. 🙏

[@kia357]

WE NEEEEEEDDDDD MORE OF THIS ASAP!!! I love the visuals of the bts of music making!! Studio sessions are like THERAPY!!

[@OTKP]

Sean Garrett never got the credit he deserves honestly 🙏 and of course Lil Jon is a Legend respect to all of the incredible talent that work on an incredible song

[@Fmacayan]

My favorite record this year. Thank y’all for documenting this greatness, studio footage over errythang!🙏

[@hollaatroy]

If tracks like Glu, Good Good, and Boyfriend are just the lead up songs for the album….this album is gonna be a masterpiece

[@catinaservin10]

Sean Garrett, Bobby Avila, & Lil Jon all did a tremendous job. Some people you would of never known that Bobby Avila has been in the industry since the early 90's then The Avila Brothers went on to become big writers & producers just like Sean Garrett & Lil Jon.❤❤❤❤ GLU is the jaaammmmmm ❤❤❤❤

[@robbyburnette5667]

Please don’t sleep on Bobby Avila, RnB Hispanic 👑 ! Even in this video Bobby is putting in work! Respect to Sean & Lil Jon but put so respect on Bobby’s Name 😂❤

[@bangout1643]

That man’s twankle on them keys was so cold the watch melted off.

[@tevinbrown4300]

Man! I’m trynna figure out who he is bruh! Ha. No lie!

[@tayemchsband2]

Bobby Avila!

[@AWholeLifestyle]

It's very much giving International Lover vibes. #ripPrince

[@trmwilliams658]

It was a direct page from INTERNATIONAL LOVER! No one can come up with that melody all on their on without listening to that song

[@williamkeysjr7513]

Anvil brothers are legends in r&b industry. They all are legends in the game.

[@Signalman98]

It’s the Avila brothers

[@oholm09]

Those guys working with jimmy jam and terry lewis productions came from l.a

[@finally1111]

Two words: Baby Making. Glu is a cold piece of work!! Great job y’all. 💯

[@sajiste]

seeing people doing what they love to do is a great sight to see

[@roddp]

WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS, I THOUGHT IT WAS PRINCE, IT'S GOT THAT FEEL!!!

[@rommieyay4444]

International lover

[@ubettathanmeokay7569]

This is an incredible Record!!!! There is nothing out like it!!!!!! I hope it WINS A GRAMMY!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@trmwilliams658]

There is one EXACTLY like it….Prince’s 1999 album track “International Lover”

[@JNo-sk5mz]

This is for all the people making music in their basement by themselves, collaboration is where GREAT music comes from. Look at the great albums, Songs in The Key, Thriller, etc very few people can do GREAT all themselves.

[@younglevese]

The truth

[@BertieAndersonMusic]

"smash on the radio, bet i penned it" 🔥🔥🔥

[@reginaboone892]

I can already see the amount of Grammys this song is gonna get....it's just orchestrated so perfectly

[@sidneybarnes47]

It's not often that I hear a song on the radio for the first time and love it. First time I heard this...I LOVED IT! Didn't know Sean Garrett could sing! well DONE!

[@BGdev305]

Can anyone imagine when this is performed LIVE? Like at the Grammys with LIVE instruments and it's a must to have Avila LIVE on the guitar! Anybody else feeling that?

[@laqualaharris7963]

DEFINITELY... AIN'T NO OTHER WAY....

[@Jamusictv]

This is a GEM. Such talent in one room !!! ❤ I miss this level of soul in music nowadays.

[@cherylhickmon8573]

Omg, yes!! This creativity needs to come back now!

[@cw4578]

Two of the best music producers in the game and a lil Latino flavor thrown in the mix =🔥🔥🔥💥☄️✨🍾🥇🎆🎇🎉🎊❤️‍🔥💯🎵🎶🎶👏🏽

[@JustUdoro]

The Avila Brothers on R&B Money Podcast LED ME HERE!!🙌🏾❤️🔥

[@butterscotchcaramel25]

❤😊DOPE, DOPE & DOPE!!! Beautifully written, arranged, produced, mixed, selection of instruments & Usher's falsetto IS the icing on the cake! 🔥 📛 🔥 The first time I heard it, I thought it was an unreleased (posthumous) Prince song. ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗

[@trmwilliams658]

If you listen to Prince’s 1999 album track “International Lover”

[@Godstruestsoulja]

This song got a Prince feel to it.

[@pinkchiffonluv]

My dad says the same thing 😂

[@eman0828]

Now this is what you call a real Producer what a real Producer does in the studio that sees the whole production of a song from start to finish. Take note to all the beat makers that calls them selfs a Producer. Theres so much than just programming a beat if you are going to call yourself a Record Producer. Producer's are Directors, Visionaries and Collaboraters not much anything different than what Quincy Jones did. Lil Jon is Collaborating and giving his input on song ideas and directing the Engineer. Diddy Combs does the same thing and he don't make beats.

[@jjbing3]

Buddy earned those keys on his arm! 🙌🏾

[@camillialowe322]

One of my favorite songs right now and an instant R & B classic! No idea the Jon produced. All these guys are so talented! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@thaexception3406]

This might be one of the best behind the scenes I've seen and definitely the most I've seen with Sean Garrett! And I love having that feelin that Sean Garrett is having in there!! Everbody added to the vibe and I didn't think that player was going to move on from guitar to more!

[@JDaMonsta24]

They did this 🔥🔥🔥this is my song of the year so far

[@kennyray116C]

That shit reminds me of Itnl' Lover so much!!! I love it. Great... Just Great!

[@laqualaharris7963]

Man I miss being in the studio. I miss writing. I miss seeing my hubby produce!!! This video is touching my soul❤

[@jtterry2574]

This song has a prince feel to it.

[@chadvelour]

it took me 5 minutes but I ended up recognizing Sean Garrett !!! that man there kids, is what you can call a PEN GOAT !!!

[@Doramus726]

I’m about to go erase everything and start from scratch. This inspired me so much!

[@maleeka.8641]

DO THAT ISH!!!!!!!

[@CreatedbyZyaire]

Bob Avila! SoCal R&B legend!!!

[@callum.420_2]

Can’t wait for the new usher album word on road is it’s done just need album cover etc 💨💨🐐

[@lovelivelaugh4542]

the people that come together to make a song for 1 person is amazing

[@Loplante39]

A dope ass part 2 is Usher actually recording the record that would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mrbrubbs10]

Bobby Ross Avila has been a BEAST since he was youngster, glad to see him still kiilin sh$%!

[@NicolasBowling]

Idk why but I busted out laughing seeing Lil Jon grab a hand full of chips while the dude was recording 0:28 😂

[@littup7322]

This is by far the best studio session I've seen.. every aspiring producer & artist should watch this

[@Madefortrade-rx6um]

Guys, thank YOU so mush for that mesterpiece!❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@shawnkeith2414]

HELL YEAH

[@songbirdqueen_CEO]

This joint hot 🔥 thank you for sharing Lil Jon been had the song on heavy rotation. Cant wait to hear the full album!!!!

[@apoclypse]

As a creative you know you on to something when you start sweating for no reason. Your mind is overcharging your body, your whole soul is screaming trying to get your creativity out. Look at Sean, that brother is sweating buckets cause he knows he's got something. That smile on his face his whole aura is about that song in this video. People who have never been in that zone just don't understand.

[@dirtytalkvegas]

I love it all! Very well put together guys! I super got Prince Vibes! imagine his guitar on this! Lawd!!

[@85tolife25]

The way the music resonates through them, amazing.

[@NappiMusicVideos]

“Positive super energy!” Facts ! I had the honor to meet Bobby and he is pure positive super energy. Love seeing convos among 3 geniuses like This video sheeesh. Peace !!!

[@KamoBeatz]

Lil jon gotta be one of the most underrated producers ever. Definitely was ahead of his time when it came to production. .

[@djsilent01]

RnB needs more videos of this... So much more...

[@Tommy2Txmes]

I love seeing shit like this. I used to always watch ryan leslie in the studio. I wouldnt even think artists made music in the studios like this anymore. Just fire.

[@stlcat314]

This will make you appreciate good music even more

[@laqualaharris7963]

STRAIGHT UP!!!

[@timelesscoley]

WOW !!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 4 powerhouses in one session, wow and shout out to the engineer too!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #R&B4Life

[@gdeus1376]

Great footage. Had no idea they produced this joint.. It was such a collaborative effort as well….

[@stevenwalton3363]

Just recently learned about the Avila brothers! They are INSANE!

[@TRELL3132]

We need more of this. Behind the scenes rough draft shit I love this more than the finished product

[@SoftLoft]

Lil Jon is so talented, I cant wait until we give him his praises and flowers for being legendary and innovative. Same with S dot but we already know he's gonna get his. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@boogs718beats]

Every upcoming producer and artist should take notes. This is how hit records are made.

[@okeambriscoe]

gwaaarn lil jon! the singing is giving me life!

[@rlamont4251]

This song super 🔥🔥 thanks for sharing the making of it. Im going back to vegas to hear this live!! The guitar going crazy!!!

[@GrizzyPhotos]

i wish artist and producers make more videos like this. I am about to go home and make some music this is LIFE

[@b3a5t1n4ct1on]

Crazy how this came together. Plus anything the Avila's touch be 🔥🔥🔥🔥 lol

[@msshortcakgayles3574]

My 2 year old loves this song ...the beat is EVERYTHING GOOD JOB

[@Strong1up]

The coolest thing about true musicianship is knowing what works for who.

[@r.sadler323]

Dope! Sean Garrett’s a bad man. Plus the musician is magical. Amazing!

[@WesdenzelTV]

Incredible. Song of the year

[@philgoodframeworks]

Hearing this beat and the way that arrangement first came in scrunched my face up real hard the first time I heard it. Seeing this BTS was insane....I'd actually pay money to see ushers initial reaction when they first played it for him...cuz I'm sure he knew it was one of them ones. I stepped away from producing to focus on photography but this makes me want to load up a blank session and get BUSY! 🔥🔥🔥

[@sawlty-suite5131]

Sometimes all you need is inspiration

[@shakirthomas8998]

Super Dope process. These are clips of a possible 10 hour session. Sean Garrett is a legend.

[@officer4043]

Literally been playing this song over and over too much since it released .. excellent job boys👏🏻

[@itzjustjan]

When you work with Douglass High School - ATL, you get nothing but the best! Let’s go Lil John! #225certified

[@MzPeachy]

OMG!!!! This gave me chills!!!!

[@ratchetrenaesrendezvous6601]

In love with Sean Garrett’s voice and song writing ability and melodies omfg 🙀

[@SteffaniesJourney]

This song is so f’ing amazing….. I didn’t even know the words and was like the beats…..gave me a Prince vibe! Y’all DID THAT!!!!!!!