Usher Tells All: Career Ups-And-Downs, Eminem, Ex-Wife & Tour Secrets | Sway's Universe

Usher made a pit-stop to Shade 45 on his promo-tour and opened up to the Sway in the Morning crew on a whole array of topics. First up, he clarifies that although he has a Haitian name, he is indeed not Haitian. tear
The singer also revealed that the Confessions album's transparency was inspired by Eminem's honesty in his rhymes -- setting a new trend and tone in Hip-Hop and R&B.
Being in the game for nearly 2-decades, Usher opened up about his career ups-and-downs, and talked about how he doesn't really consider his lowest moments "low."
"Consistently inconsistent" is how he explains his UR Experience tour, which kicks off November 1. He elaborates and hints at guest-show appearances from Chris Brown, Juicy J, and... even Queen Bey? Plus, how does he really feel about ex-wife Tameka on Atlanta Exes?
Find out above & get a kick outta his answers to the mighty intimate questions from Sway's Mystery Sack.
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[@robg7843]

Usher really held down R&B for a longtime. "My Way" is my favorite album then "Confessions"

[@nuux1560]

8701 !!!

[@thelightseeker94]

Those 3 Were classics.

[@chyname]

100%

[@Unknown90010]

Confessions then my way then 8701

[@davinphou847]

8701 is my all time fav then confessions

[@Kellzbaby__93]

I still listen to Usher's album Confessions. Confessions is his best album in my opinion.

[@cic8399]

Usher seems like a chill dude. Regardless of how anyone feels about his latest music efforts, it can't be denied that he's one of the most talented performers of his generation, has been able to remain relevant for over 20 years and he's only 35 (he doesn't even look it). Looking at some of his younger counterparts who have come after him, it's quite hard to gauge who will be able to achieve that sort of longevity. I just did a quick search on his catalog and this man has quite the repertoire of hits! Even songs that weren't released as singles have become mini-classics in their own right (e.g. 'Bad Girl' and 'Can U Handle It' from 'Confessions'). Too bad his standing in the industry is not as strong as it once (songs charting low, ticket sales suffering etc) was because it seems like this upcoming tour is going to be a blast.

[@MisterFoxx]

Lovers and Friends is "the hit that never happened" in the words of Usher. Everyone loves that song and it didn't have promo or a video

[@cabalofdemons]

Much respect Chizoma. Usher is an artist. He sings, he dances, he's a businessman even. I remember watching him blow up in 1997 and he's been at the top ever since. He has a career based on albums not just singles which is something these new artists don't do. Kids today are more concerned about KZbin views than making good records. But it's whatever.

[@sanim03]

D. Foxx So is Climax and any newer Usher track lol. It's like nigga don't care anymore and its kinda sad because the quality of his music hasn't dropped, just the popularity.

[@EvesGonnaEve]

Just cuz he's not charting here dnt mean he's not overseas. Usher will be fine and as you already mentioned has such a long catalog of classics that he'll be able to tour for yrs to come.

[@MisterFoxx]

sanim03 Climax had a video and he's performed it on SNL and the today show....Usher, Lil Jon and Luda went nowhere to promote Lovers and Friends, because it wasn't even a single. Climax was a single. And it's not really Usher. It's Usher's label and management's fault, RCA. Chris Brown is under the same label and that's why Chris' previous album Fortune had little to no promotion, which is why it sold less than Usher's last album.

[@Luther730]

Sway always gives the best interviews

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Yes he does, I love how everyone let the artist talk and then ask their questions.

[@romelgonzales2754]

Better then vlad

[@DavidGreen-li7gs]

His introductions are always legendary too.

[@DG-ej5nz]

Nope not better then vlad.

[@brianhood1044]

And intros

[@radar0202]

USHERS MY FAVORITE ARTIST PERIOD! I STILL ROCK WITH THE SONGS HE DROPPED IN THE 90s LIKE IT WAS RELEASED YESTERDAY! UNBELIEVABLE TALENT/ARTIST AND HIS LONGEVITY IS SOMETHING THAT TRULY NEEDS TO BE APPLAUDED. USHER = THE KING OF RNB - SALUTE

[@ELBStr8Cash]

@18:50 props to Usher for giving Bone props for changing the game! Legends respect legends.

[@DeItoy]

if you want to hear him talk about Eminem skip to 18:00

[@Recklessclause]

swag. thanks

[@AntiRiku]

Recklessclause yolo.

[@Myyoutubechannel30004]

your my hero

[@AntiRiku]

john bby pls shh.

[@carlosmonticello5424]

I now praise you lmaooooo

[@Unitycollc]

"If you can see it in your mind, it can happen...." Real shit

[@MisterFoxx]

I feel like Usher was really considering putting that Sway intro on the album. He looked like he was in deep thought for a minute haha

[@MisterFoxx]

***** haha right!

[@EvesGonnaEve]

Sway wants him to consider it too lol. You see how he told the dj to send usher that intro with the mix he asked for. Smart move sway lol

[@MisterFoxx]

Yeah that is smart on his part haha

[@boundlessKC]

Usher is that niggga!!!!!

[@angelatinker4274]

Yes He IS!

[@leaundraG]

Kyle Clarke yesss bruhh and Chris Brown

[@MrWorq]

Usher Raymond IV! God Blessed this dude. I hope he keeps God in his life. I been rocking Usher since Call Me A Mack.

[@Unknown90010]

Same

[@shyshotcaller27]

I like this interview. Usher is super cool.

[@susansusan138]

Usher is the Godson of Soul....crowned by James Brown! What an Honor! ❤🌅🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@tattoosbychrisg]

Usher is the best! And never will fall off

[@CHICOIZPAIN]

LMAO YO SWAY IS ALWAYS SICK WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF HIS GUEST!!! SUPERMAN MUSIC! LOL CLASSIC!

[@sweetlikez]

i love that he explained his lowest moment and Puffy took him under his wing... I liked that first Usher album... now he in his 8th album., hollywood walk of fame star, a movie is out.. he's always succeeding.

[@bink2187]

giving props to Bone Thugs, that's what's up. 💯

[@lateshiachilds3640]

That's my group

[@ebiyejombo]

Sway in a league of his own!

[@nexxlevel4590]

A lot of people call themselves Usher fans but don't know Call Me a Mack. It was his very first release when he was 14

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I'm a huge Usher fan I remember Call me a mack, I still have the video recorded on tape.

[@Unknown90010]

@@lateshiachilds3640 I remember my dad brought that album called usher so yea he was on rotation back in the day

[@YanniB01]

Usher seems more comfortable with Sway than the members of the Breakfast Club. Great interview. I like seeing this side of Usher.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Can you blame him?

[@garrettevans8796]

Usher seems a lot more personable and less guarded than he has in a long time.great interview

[@FaZaFurhod]

who's here after the Superbowl performance?!

[@kyshac81]

Usher is my favorite Usher Album.

[@cantguard26]

Usher My way 8701 Confessions Here I stand Raymond vs Raymond Looking 4 Myself UR

[@CaapriceTube1]

My Way, 8701, and Confessions are the 3 Classics tho!!!

[@Youboob99]

I remember really loving "U remind me" in 2000, damn...

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I have all of his CDs except for the last two. I need the last two.

[@bmitchell6]

Sway make you feel like you the greatest!

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I'm a huge Usher fan I been a fan since hearing "call me a mack", but in 1994 I brought Usher first CD and I became a true fan. I have most of all of Usher CDs.

[@smnx127]

Usher is a really good performer. Specially live. He sings and dances very well live. I've seen Chris Brown live also. He sings over the songs that is blasting through the speakers not live

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I cant wait to see Usher in concert and meet him

[@nellygt54]

sway gives the best intros ever

[@Wavyslim]

That intro was epic lol

[@EvesGonnaEve]

Sway gives the best intros! Lol love the way he big ups his guests

[@sharondajarrett2278]

Usher control the interview and I like how he knew what he wanted at a young age and how important it is to touch all audience and the generation to come and staying r relevant in the R&B game.

[@sharondajarrett2278]

You gotta be able to handle the omg lol the song Kisser does says it all. I feel you Usher 👍✊✊👈

[@mrspeaker89]

Still waiting on that new Usher album...

[@fukque2007]

the face that girl made in the background got me weak!!!!!!!!! 9:43

[@RowlexEnterprise]

My favorite hip hop verse: "Out on bail…fresh outta jail…California dreaming….soon as I step on the scene…Im hearing hooch's screaming"

[@smainbenhaddou9614]

Him thanking Eminem just shows the level Em is is at and the influence he has on big artist. I still feel that Eminem is underrated for his craft.. He is the best MC of all time, no one in his league..

[@krizthawizard2546]

anyone saying he underrated is stupid, the man has been one of the bestselling artist in history for a long time and appreciated by both youth and older generations, he's influenced millions of people so no wonder, he not underrated, some people just don't appreciate his craft because he white, but still anyone who thinks that is racist ass shit smh

[@CoachTC23]

krizthawizard Damn great comment and now today people are legit asking if he’s had any impact or influence on the game at all 🤦‍♂️

[@GeorgiaPride1978]

Usher one of the G.O.A.T!

[@detroitMC313]

How are people comparing Chris Brown to Usher?? Usher is much better. Chris Brown is so mainstream. Listen to Usher's old singles. They're wayy realer than any Chris Brown singles.

[@jamalb7101]

detroitMC313 they are talking about dancing

[@ivanivez7456]

detroitMC313 In terms of career Usher is better. In terms of dancing Chris Brown is better

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I truly agree

[@desmondred6460]

@@ivanivez7456 in terms of career cb is better and wayyyyy more consistent and had wayyy more hits and is a better performer

[@ivanivez7456]

@@desmondred6460 I agree. Currently right now Chris surpassed Usher

[@kirag50]

True Legend! I need those UR tour tickets.

[@blancap32]

Go Usher you have come a long way baby boy. You go boy! 👍💋

[@no213]

Now thats how you leave a radio interview...

[@schonnyb1660]

i just realized usher when he talks he sounds like a clean snoop dogg

[@rickellewilliams7762]

Schonny B ♎♎♎♎👑

[@Rob8041289]

The women behind sway Taki get selfies trying to get usher in the pic lmfaoo

[@KeeLonely6]

i can't believe that yall didn't know that the song @ 14:10 was ain't no fun by snoop dogg classic man ...

[@mgmthegrand]

I still remember that song: "Jus' call me a mack Coz I got it like dat You gotta play by the ruuuules Jus' call me a mack" Haha! Still remember the video too...

[@jennyalexis1738]

Usher is so handsome

[@bankyooguns7222]

Usher: Can i take you everywhere on tour with me😂 That was the BEST intro in this lifetime 👏👌Sway. Usher is hilarious i will jump through hoops to make it happeni i didnt say brooms 🤣🤣😂

[@alite3928]

@sway straight g on the intro you're one of the best interviewers in the game!! Citizen fa life

[@reneeyoung4211]

Did he really say ling-ga-ray??? (Lingerie) loll

[@krizthawizard2546]

came for em, listened to usher

[@TheoryTheOnlyWay]

Big Up's to Sway !

[@OTKP]

LOL Sway Intro was some great stuff and I agree, damn can't believe it has been 20 Years but I remember the "Call Me A Mack" "Think Of You" years when he was like 15-16 years old. Remember seeing that video on BET Video Soul back in the day...DAMN I FEEL OLD HAHAHA But Respect To Usher!

[@amaroyall]

HEY, Great context here. Mother does indeed share the same name.... *Mari, as does Grandmother 6:11 official product of environment and out of love.

[@InternetSenation]

Stop wearing sunglasses indoors people, it's called SUNglasses for a reason.

[@ReneeDreams]

I agree...it is annoying.

[@dequntezjuniel3709]

Some people just have hella sensitive eyes .. Lol

[@Barz320]

***** lool

[@rsprags8]

So irrelevant and pre-school level of communication!!

[@EvesGonnaEve]

Really doesn't bother me when ppl do that. I'm more interested in what they're saying.

[@PhatGirlLuvr68Comix]

Epic intro Swayzee!

[@iWillyMoU]

the intro was siiiiiiicccck!!!

[@Alexistalkstv]

Usher NOT HAITIAN ? Always thought he was , he fine either way?

[@Quize23]

Nice to see him at end answer Chris Brown dancing challenge. Idc who wins. I'm just glad it's happening.

[@PrincessRedeemed7]

Good interview!! Much love to sway and continued success. Man I just want him to keep winning!

[@acc6273]

I cant with Usher. He's funny

[@Ladidodi1]

I really liked his first album. It was too mature for his age, but it was good.

[@sulaimankavuma]

Hi Sways, men pliz deploy another camera in the studio, it sucks when the camera man rotates the only camera left to right for and back in order to focus of the person talking. But that said, thanks for this great interview with an RnB heavyweight. Usherrrrrrrrrr Raymond

[@MariahWyattBraxton]

Usher is STILL the hubby! ♡♡

[@ReedMySole]

Here i stand was realllllyyy good trading places

[@anthonyca5623]

simple things on confessions is a classic

[@LAMONTWILLIAMS21]

Sway is the homie

[@atonementatonement1886]

Only the guest he likes he introduces that way big up sway

[@bellaw2510]

This was a dope Interview. Sway and Usher👍

[@genesisnkaidence8519]

Dude was heated with that booger question lmfao.. nigga walked off hard as hell and I knew he was pissed off lmao

[@LAMONTWILLIAMS21]

Shout out to usher

[@Decovia79]

There goes my baby

[@bookman12281985]

Live interview from a legend U R

[@kimberlydill8059]

He said that he was supposed to be the one to sing " Can we talk for a minute" TEVIN Campbell.

[@2lemonades]

I love Usher and Eminem and all that but... I just seen a recipe for a CORNBREAD MILKSHAKE and that right there required all caps. I know that some seniors would take cornbread and a cup of warm milk and create a meal with that but this recipe consist of a blender, ice cream and cornbread. Im going to try it.

[@TheSupra1991]

Usher is a cool as dude

[@mbi.9699]

"This ain't no beef" lol (spectac from pretty Ricky)

[@V59971]

Sisqo and Usher can out dance and out sing Chris Brown

[@nahomandemariam9183]

Dreaming lol😂😂

[@yahboylilsin6829]

When that happens, jarls will be better than eminem and tupac

[@ecuaking87]

now i have a total different question where are the interviews of the people you see in the intro ?snoop,cedric,kardinall,dj drama etc etc ? i've wondering that for a long time

[@jonoquendo6130]

the mystery sack intro... rofl

[@traceleebraxton9613]

In all his interviews he is cool😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@RussellMills1877]

This man has had hits and I think that Confessions album was his best work of his career. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017

[@ElysianFeilds93]

"Aint nothing like a good nose dig>>>" I lost ittttt!! WEE ALL DO IT! ..Don't even look at me like that. hahahahahahaha!

[@MartinAston00]

hahaha... when Sway says "talk about it" referencing LeBron... I couldn't help but think of the Kid Ink song... "lets talk about it!, (bout it), talk about it! (bout it)" hahaha.... "like" if you were thinkin' the same shit.

[@amari8329]

People immediately assume that I hey you share the name but I'm not hate sharing.... He's sharing the fact that the host shares same name as Madre

[@jennyalexis1738]

Omg usher is so hot

[@gillmaster96]

usher my nigga but i think chris will bust his ass in a dance off.lol

[@Barz320]

When i checked out new flame that wasnt what i saw lol

[@Ty33Budd]

Marc G Chris got some of his moves from Usher, like Jordan from Dr. J

[@detroitMC313]

They're professional R&B singers, not professional dancers. Whoever is the better song writer/singer is the winner. Dancing cool and all, but I don't care how the person whose song I'm listening to dances.

[@MBfishboy13]

^^^ if that's how you felt, you should have just ignored the comment. And Chris brown would Bust Dat ass in dancing.

[@IMTHATN1NJA]

True chris can break dance to i forgot what movie he was in, but he was getting down flipping and shit lol

[@islamtimberlake]

im a justin timberlake big fan and i like usher too it wood be legendry if they mak a a song together

[@DPEART6475]

The song on the 8701 album just ended up being only Usher.

[@mariancil2419]

There's SUM things that. Take place and Lifer

[@regvibe835]

Dope interview and shades i wonder what kind they are?

[@walkercosmas4600]

USHER NICE STUFFFFF

[@Thatswhatshesaid3100]

Anyone know the song at 28:44? Edit: Found it, It's called I Don't Mind by Usher

[@UsernameJones]

Usher's more like the Allen Iverson of R&B

[@cantguard26]

Nah my dude actually won awards like Grammy, AMA, Billboards

[@TheLionaaa]

I agree

[@TheLionaaa]

Zaya Watson So what? Iverson has also plenty of awards...multiple mvp's, multiple scoring champions...

[@cantguard26]

But a grammy is supposed to be the highest honor in music

[@UsernameJones]

Zaya Watson no way in the world you really believe that

[@ruhtieduthie]

"keep it real like Em"

[@michelle4ever29]

Screaming ❤️

[@jacksonmichael7512]

Joseph Jackson millionnaire plein aux as business 🌻🌻🌻

[@amari8329]

There. Sum things. Take place. And lifer.....

[@uriellesimo3439]

He sounds so much like Snoop😳

[@ieshahamilton5766]

love me some usher

[@wandabryant1275]

I believe it is My Way

[@kahronchism-smith4158]

9:43 her face

[@TDashKells]

+Kahron Chism-Smith Hahaha Exactly

[@KaizerNYC]

Real shit.

[@dovebak9538]

the question men calling the station asking a next man smh crazy