synffUsher reigns as a cornerstone of contemporary R&B, blending soulful seduction, crunk-fueled club bangers, and dance-pop swagger into era-defining anthems like "Yeah!," "Confessions Pt.
II," and "Climax." Emerging from Atlanta's gospel roots, he channeled the smooth showmanship of Michael Jackson and…
25 roots·45 legacies
Roots trace the artists and scenes that shaped Usher; legacies follow the artists carrying those ideas forward. The names below are the most-mentioned direct connections in the graph.
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2016
