Confessions - Usher

Usher's fourth studio album, Confessions, is his fourth studio album. Arista Records published the album on March 23, 2004. The album was recorded between 2003 and 2004, with production handled by his longtime partner Jermaine Dupri, as well as Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Lil Jon, among others. Confessions is mostly an R&B album that shows Usher's crooning abilities through a combination of ballads and up-tempos that incorporate musical styles such as dance-pop, hip hop, and crunk. The album's themes sparked debate concerning Usher's personal connections; however, Jermaine Dupri, the album's major producer, asserted that the album mirrors Dupri's own personal experience.

The album sold 1.1 million copies in its first week in the United States. The album's special edition, which features the tune "My Boo," a duet with Alicia Keys, was released to bolster sales amid worries of bootlegging. Usher won multiple prizes with Confessions, including the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.

Worldwide sales (in millions): 15.0