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Usher

Usher

Date: Jun 28 2010

Themes: Music

Grammar: Adverbs

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Most artists who were popular in 1997 aren’t still topping the charts in 2010. Usher is one of the exceptions. His latest album, Raymond vs. Raymond, recently debuted at number one. That’s not bad for an artist who first broke into the scene 13 years ago with My Way, an album that went platinum six times.

Now Usher is breaking into new ventures. As a record producer, he helped make Justin Bieber famous. He’s also started acting and appears in the new movie Killers alongside Ashton Kutcher. Find out what Beren and Dale think of this star with staying power.

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Beren

Beren

Dale

Dale

Beren:  So, Usher has a new album out, Raymond vs. Raymond.

Dale:  Usher.

Beren:  I know, I haven’t thought about Usher...well, I guess he had a song a couple years ago, “Yeah.”

Dale:  That wasn’t a couple years ago, that was like 2005.

Beren:  Really?

Dale:  Yeah, he was a very strong R&B artist. He was very popular, you know, pretty much everywhere. And he mimicked Michael Jackson’s dance moves. And he actually performed with hits, like it’s timeless, I don’t know.

Dale:  Yeah, and I think he was trying to do quite a few new ones but it just never clicked, and I think he was working with other artists as well. But now he’s acting, so I don’t know.

Beren:  Really, acting? Is he good? I haven’t seen anything he’s been in.

Dale:  I haven’t seen him act.

Beren:  I like his music though, like I’d say it’s timeless. I wouldn’t have thought that he’d still be around. But I guess he started pretty young. And he still seems very young.

Dale:  Yep, and I think he’ll be doing extremely fine as a singer, but as an actor? We’ll see.

 

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Beren is surprised to hear that Usher has a new album out. The 31-year-old artist has been around for a long time. His early hits are still popular, in addition to his new songs.

Dale thinks Usher is a classic R&B artist. Beren agrees that his music has a timeless quality. But neither she nor Dale is sure if the singer would make a good actor.

Are you a fan of Usher’s music or acting? Back in 1997, did you ever think he’d still be topping the charts in 2010?

 

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fabiojulix

fabiojulix

Brazil

i haven't seen ushe's before!!

11:27 AM Jun 28 2010 |

julywidiawati

Indonesia

I'm not a fan of Usher's music or acting, I just tuned in two or three hits of him, armed with those hits at previous, I think he might back to the top this year..

10:14 AM Jun 28 2010 |

B-girl Sah

Japan

I dont like Ushe's music

08:58 AM Jun 28 2010 |

flashmemory

Jordan

I think Usher is an ambitious and creative artist.

08:55 AM Jun 28 2010 |

lomi_baby

lomi_baby

Saudi Arabia

I like Usher so much the song & music  is very unique

I looooooooooooooove u

07:33 AM Jun 28 2010 |

branden

branden

South Korea

pass this subject, I've never thought of it.

Usher? well, around  the world he's been popular but, I don't care

 

06:23 AM Jun 28 2010 |

Steven_etc

Steven_etc

Peru

I don't like Usher's music

02:38 AM Jun 28 2010 |

Dolly87

Dolly87

Egypt

well guys…i think Usher is a petty good, cool, WoW singer and i like his music and the kind of personality he shows…..... by the way, our neiboughr's son is soooooo look alike him Kiss

01:00 AM Jun 28 2010 |

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