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Contents. Burn (Usher song) " Burn " is a song by American R&B singer Usher, which he wrote with American songwriters Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox. The song was produced by Dupri and Cox for Usher's fourth studio album, Confessions (2004). A downtempo track about the breakup of a relationship, it was originally planned as the album's ...
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Welcome to another episode of Black Time Capsule! In today's video, we're taking you back to 2004 to explore the captivating story behind Usher's iconic hit,...
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In this song, Usher bites the bullet and breaks up with his girl even though he knows it's going to hurt. They could stay together and try to work it out, but he knows it's no use. Best to deal with it and let it burn. Usher was coming off a two-year relationship with Chilli from TLC when this song was released, leading to speculation that the ...
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- Dupri Talks About Usher’s Inspiration Behind “Burn”
- Charts
- Grammy Award Nominations
- Covers of “Burn”
“Burn” was released as the second single on 21st March, 2004 from Usher’s fourth album, “Confessions”. “Confessions” was released two days later, on 23rdMarch, 2004. The entire project was sponsored by Arista Records, Inc.
Together with Usher, the following writers were credited as official writers of “Burn”: 1. American rapper and songwriter, Jermaine Dupri. He has worked with famous names such as Destiny’s Child and Mariah Carey. 2. American record-producer and songwriter, Bryan-Michael Cox. He has been noted to work alongside artists such as Toni Braxton and Mary ...
In 2006 article on MTV, Dupri shared that Usher’s dying relationship with Chilli from TLC was the inspiration behind the song. According to Dupri, during his conversation with Usher, he told him (Usher) “to…let it ‘Burn’”. The phrase was so profound that it gave birth to this song.
“Burn” was #1 in the United States and three other relevant music markets. In addition to clinching a number 1 status in the above countries, this single also attained a top-10 status in at least 9 more countries.
“Burn” was nominated for two awards at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The first was for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance”. The second was for “Best R&B Song”. It lost the latter award to Prince’s “Call My Name”. As for the former, it lost it to Alicia Keys’ “You Don’t Know My Name”.
“Burn” has been covered by the likes of: 1. Australian singer-songwriter Sarah De Bono. The cover was part of her first album “No Shame”. 2. Taiwanese-American pop singer Jason Chen. 3. YouTuber Bitner Brown(ft. MYKEL W$TRN)
Mar 21, 2004 · Let it burn (Yeah), let it burn (Ooh), gotta let it burn. Deep down, you know it's best for yourself, but you. Hate the thought of her bein' with someone else. But you know that it's over, we knew ...
Jan 15, 2024 · Usher's 'Burn' is far from just another breakup track; it's a poignant narrative wrapped in a sleek R&B package. Released in 2004, 'Burn' quickly ascended the charts, resonating with anyone who's felt the paradox of loving and leaving. The song's enduring power comes from its raw honesty and the universality of its message – the necessity of ending a relationship that does more harm than good.
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Apr 27, 2024 · Burn by Usher: A Retrospective Look Into The Meaning Behind The Song. When we think of music, we seldom think about the meaning behind the lyrics. Often, we enjoy the tune, beat, melody, and the rhythm, but not the words that we sing along to. However, there are exceptional songs in the music industry whose lyrics speak to us. Burn by Usher is ...
