Usher and the Ladies of R&B
He has a surprisingly strong roster of female R&B duet partners, with his latest collaboration on ‘Kehlani’ being one of the project’s standout tracks. Monica has the distinction of being his first-ever duet partner, appearing on ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ from her 1995 debut album. Two years later, she returned the favor by appearing on ‘Slow Jam’ from My Way. Monica, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and Summer Walker have all collaborated with him twice. So, what are your favorite Usher duets with female R&B artists? Which collaborations had the strongest chemistry? And who do you think he should work with in the future? Swipe through to see the full list.
Note: I am aware of his appearance on the Who Is She 2 U Remix with Brandy. Unfortunately, that was never officially released so it’s not on my list of songs.