Fan mail address
Usher
RCA Records
25 Madison Avenue
23rd Floor
New York, NY 10010-8601
USA
Address information
RCA Records
(Record Label)
25 Madison Avenue
23rd Floor
New York, NY 10010-8601
USA
Usher Raymond IV, known professionally as Usher, was born on October 14, 1978, in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. From a young age, Usher showed remarkable talent for music and dance, eventually becoming one of the most successful R&B artists of all time. With a career spanning nearly three decades, he has gained worldwide acclaim for his smooth vocals, electrifying stage presence, and versatility. Usher has sold millions of albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and established himself as a cultural icon known for pushing the boundaries of R&B, pop, and hip-hop.
Usher’s path to stardom began in his early teens when his mother, recognizing his talent, moved with him to Atlanta to support his career. At age 13, he competed on the television show Star Search, where he caught the attention of music executive L.A. Reid. Soon after, Usher signed a recording contract with LaFace Records, and his self-titled debut album, produced by the legendary Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, was released in 1994. Although the album received moderate success, it introduced him as a promising young artist in the R&B world.
In 1997, Usher’s career took off with his sophomore album, My Way, which showcased his growth as both a vocalist and a performer. With hits like “You Make Me Wanna…” and “Nice & Slow,” the album went multi-platinum and solidified Usher as a rising star. His smooth falsetto, catchy hooks, and polished dance moves earned him fans worldwide, and the album’s success helped usher in a new era for R&B. My Way established Usher’s signature style—a mix of seductive slow jams, upbeat anthems, and a hint of hip-hop edge that appealed to a wide audience.
