Here I Stand (Usher album)
Here I Stand is the fifth studio album by the American singer Usher, released on May 13, 2008, by LaFace Records. Inspired by love for his then-wife—Tameka Foster—and son, Usher recorded many ballads for the album. Prior to the album's recording, Usher split with his mother, Jonnetta Patton, as manager and hired Benny Medina. Usher's estranged father died months before the release of Here I Stand; this also influenced themes of the album. It was originally to be titled Measure of a Man, but the singer named it Here I Stand to mark "a new chapter in life".
Promotional poster for the tour
"Dat Girl Right There", which features Ludacris (pictured), was leaked in November 2007; however it was not included on Here I Stand
Jay-Z contributed vocals to "Best Thing"
Usher signing copies of Here I Stand aboard the USS Kearsarge on Fleet Week
Usher Raymond IV is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. Usher first released his self-titled debut album (1994) at the age of 15, and rose to fame in the late 1990s following the release of his second album, My Way (1997). It spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Nice & Slow", and the top-two singles "You Make Me Wanna..." and the title track. His third album, 8701 (2001) saw continued success and contained two number-one singles, "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad", as well as the top-three single "U Don't Have to Call". It sold eight million copies worldwide and won his first two Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance consecutively in 2002 and 2003.
Usher at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Usher arriving in Miami, Florida, to attend the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards
Usher performing at the We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in 2009
Usher on the OMG Tour in 2010