Usher Gets Ripped To Pieces For “A” Album By Fans: Mid-Life Crisis & Other Jokes
His age is part of the equation. Usher’s pushing 40 has some people wondering why he is still trying to rock with the youngins on his Zaytoven-produced record.
According to some, the singer lost his “musical identity.” The songs themselves might be good, but the essence fans fell in love with is missing. The day-one stans insist that all they want is a classic r&b album, instead of the kind of sing-rapping bangers that new artists have brought to the forefront of mainstream music.
If the record came from a new artist, A might not be getting such harsh criticism. Since Usher has been rocking the game for over 20 years, starting with his self-titled debut of 1994, expectations are bound to be attached to any material he releases.
Artist’s and their craft are likely to evolve over time. It’s a process. Those who aren’t rocking with this album can wait for the next one. Usher might be middle-aged, but he doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.