Released on February 9, 2024, Coming Home is Usher's ninth studio album and his first solo project since 2016's Hard II Love. The album coincided with his performance at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, marking a significant return to the spotlight.
Coming Home explores Usher's personal journey from being married to becoming single, delving into themes of love, self-discovery, and personal growth.
The album features collaborations with artists such as Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, Latto, The-Dream, H.E.R., Pheelz, and Jungkook, blending R&B and pop elements to create a contemporary yet classic sound.
Critically, the album received generally favorable reviews, with Pitchfork noting, "Usher’s ninth album is another impressive display of his endless charm and vocal chops. Thirty years into his career, the R&B icon still knows how to keep it light and throw a great party."
Commercially, Coming Home debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, earning 91,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The lead single, "Good Good," reached the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was also nominated for Best R&B Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and for Album of the Year at the 2024 BET Awards.
Coming Home signifies a creative reunion between Usher and L.A. Reid, who last collaborated on the 2004 diamond-certified album Confessions. Recorded primarily in Atlanta, the album features contributions from prominent producers, including Sean Garrett, Lil Jon, The Avila Brothers, Mel & Mus, Tricky Stewart, Rico Love, The-Dream, Jermaine Dupri, and D'Mile.
Overall, Coming Home is a testament to Usher's enduring talent and ability to evolve with the times while staying true to his R&B roots.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Over & Over
A2. The Ledge
A3. Think About Me
A4. Save Me a Place
A5. Sara
Side B:
B1. What Makes You Think You're the One
B2. Storms
B3. That's All for Everyone
B4. Not That Funny
B5. Sisters of the Moon
Side C:
C1. Angel
C2. That's Enough for Me
C3. Brown Eyes
C4. Never Make Me Cry
C5. I Know I'm Not Wrong
Side D:
D1. Honey Hi
D2. Beautiful Child
D3. Walk a Thin Line
D4. Tusk
D5. Never Forget
Gamma
2024
2LP
Blue and Black Sky
617513929553
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