There was definitely a sensual overtone to the show, as expected by Usher, who is known as a sex symbol in the world of R&B. In many moments of the show, Usher skewed more for the fun side-including some time on wheels! He performed the songs “Don’t Waste My Time” and “Good Love” all on rollerskates, with the help of colorful neon lights, a glowing disco ball, and 80s-inspired remixes of the songs. This transitioned quickly into a bass-and-brass-filled version of his 2001 song “Caught Up,” paired with an elaborate, Broadway-esque flash dance. Usher opened the show with a bang, with a sultry tango dance and a slowed-down, smooth jazz version of his 1997 hit “My Way,” complete with dramatic flashing blue and gold lights. “And everyone who’s been has told me it’s the best show you’ll ever see, so I’m excited.”
“He’s been my favorite R&B artist for the last 15 years,” Marcus, a longtime Usher fan, said when asked if he was excited for the show. And when Usher hit the stage, everyone started screaming back the lyrics to him, in spite of their age. The sold-out, fourth show of Usher’s “My Way” residency was a gathering of all ages, from the “Grown and Sexy” crowd to excited-looking college students. Usher Raymond has entered the chat.Usher, eight-time Grammy-winning R&B singer, made the crowd say “Yeah!” on the Las Vegas Dolby Live stage. Recently, we've heard plenty of hot takes, wild battles and social media fodder about who sits at the mountaintop in the world of R&B. This loose and playful set touches on his many career phases the crooning, the deeply personal, the club bangers and even the Tik Tok challenges indicate that he could just be reaching his prime. The stage is where he's continued to shine as he prepares for the second leg of his Las Vegas residency. What he's done in the vocal booth is only half of his claim to fame. Between 20, there was no debate whatsoever, with his string of records that included the biggest R&B album of the 21st century, Confessions. They keep that groove going right into a reworked version of his 1997 breakout single, "You Make Me Wanna." Twenty-five years later, Usher sits arguably as the king of R&B. Usher and his band, all dipped in black, set it off with an introduction over a funky horn-laced instrumental reminiscent of a Blaxploitation flick. After an early morning rehearsal for his set at the Something in the Water Festival in Washington, D.C., he made his way over to deliver an unforgettable performance. It's been over two years since NPR headquarters was abuzz with chatter of a legend in the building. This has been Black magic." Truer words may have never been spoken behind the Tiny Desk as R&B goliath Usher caps off our month-long celebration of Black music, highlighting a catalog chock-full of hits spanning 25 years. This month of carefully curated shows is a celebration of Black artists expressing themselves in ways we've never seen before, and of the Tiny Desk's unique way of showcasing that talent. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black music. This year, NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts - both from home and from behind our beloved Desk.
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