Beatboxes and bass lines, messed-up love life and eloquent chronicler of it, he keeps his cool as singer and co-writer. Then, the 80’s gated drum break happens, and Usher flies back up, hovering in front of the sun, as gorgeous as ever.Īlfred Soto: Lither than at any point since his heyday, Usher releases another solid 2020 single. Nortey Dowuona: The spirited synth grooves gather up every single cowbell hit, then drop it on the bass drum chart with the bass synths sliding up alongside them, Usher atop, smiling, sliding right down at your feet on his velvety voice. The production doesn’t interfere a lot until the bridge, when suddenly the fun and kind of bouncy beat turns into more classic drums and Usher’s vocal melody changes completely, leading to a passionate final chorus.
The fast flow captures both intimacy and sensuality. Juana Giaimo: In an age when so many artists are turning to R&B, Usher shows that he really knows the genre. Yet the spark is gone - Lxrd Rossi and Pierre Medor’s generically upbeat production doesn’t offer a counterpoint to Usher’s anguish so much as serve as wallpaper, and Usher sounds like he’s recorded this song too many times to really feel it anymore. On “Bad Habits” he revisits a classic Usher songform: the “I fucked up romantically” admission that doubles as a dance track. Jacob Sujin Kuppermann: This year, Usher has proven that he can still do it all - from smooth, retro R&B to EDM crossover. I’m not sure if I want to keep hearing about Usher’s struggles with commitment, though. Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa: A serviceable melody and a solid vocal from one of the all-time greats, but the prize goes to that prominent synth bass and the drum variations of the bridge, courtesy of Pierre Medor and Lxrd Rossi, who seem to be wearing their 80s hats tight. And the way Usher sings it, you believe every word - or at least, I do. From his silky vocal to the all-too-brief sample of Zapp’s “Computer Love” (the second single from male R&B stars this year to utilize it, after Ne-Yo and Jeremih’s “U 2 Luv”) to those perfectly tinny-sounding 808 accents, this has it all. “Bad Habits” is another entry in his catalog of “I can’t stop messin’ around but I love you” songs, and it’s superlative. Thomas Inskeep: Oh, Usher sounds so good when he’s being bad. Just when we thought he’d said all he could say…
#USHER BAD HABITS FULL#
Robinson's catalog includes major videos like like Jay-Z and Beyonce's "03 Bonnie & Clyde," Snoop Dogg and Pharrell's "Beautiful," Usher and Alicia Keys' "My Boo," and many more.įans in need of a full Usher project are in luck, as he is reportedly in the process of recording his ninth studio album, which is untitled as of now. "I love love," he wrote on Instagram, "but I'm just bad at it." The track follows a familiar theme, as Usher and a lover attempt to work through conflict and his struggles with commitment.Ĭhris Robinson's cinematography highlights Usher's dance moves, as well as visual depictions of the mental struggles explored throughout the song. Chris Robinson handled directorial duties. On Wednesday night, the Grammy-winning singer dropped the video for "Bad Habits," his fourth single of the year. Usher has slowly been making his way back into the spotlight. Usher drops the video for his fourth official single of 2020.
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