usher does it again

Here i stand

I had a chance to listen to Usher's new album and overall I would say that it's a 9/10. His last album, "Confessions", definitely is one of my top 5, I think I loved every song. He has a couple of great songs on "Here I Stand" that stood out for me. Some of my favorites and why were:

"Best Thing" featuring Jay-Z - It automatically gets the thumbs up b/c it has Jay on it but the up tempo beat and vocals by Usher are great. Of course, as a woman the lyrics touched a spot because he admits that he had no business running the streets and as a result the girl left and took the best thing that happened to him. (But ladies, we knew that was going to happen)

"This Ain't Sex" - Great up tempo beat, vocals and the quote of the summer "We ain't having sex, we're making moments that will outlast the world". Well, that just about says it now doesn't it.

"What's Your Name" featuring Will I AM - This will definitely be the next club song. It isn't too original but the beat is cool.

Songs like "Something Special" and "Love You Gently" are classic Usher songs that will put the ladies in their feelings. You knew Usher had to give us those, married or not, he had to take care of the ladies.

But then there are songs like "Appetite" that seemed so real to me. Usher explains how he is happy being married and loves his wife but sometimes gets those urges to be with other women. Then he encourages all men to "fight that appetite for the ladies" and fellas, he also lets you know that you need to put your "BS to rest". Kudos to Usher for admitting this urge that most men use as an excuse. Yes fellas, an excuse. Usher proves that you can keep it in your pants, especially if your girl is special enough to be faithful to.

I could honestly comment on each song, but I encourage you to get it for yourself. Definitely the album of the summer. Album in stores this Tuesday, May 27th.