Artist profile

Usher

Usher is an R&B singer and dancer known for his smooth vocal style and choreographed performances. His career spans multiple decades and includes numerous hit singles and albums that have established him as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B and pop music.

10 tracksR&BPopDanceTrap / Future Bass· 1997–2023

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Usher is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 87–164 BPM with a median of 125 · predominantly minor keys (50% minor) · most common key: 7B (F Major) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
85–89
1
95–99
1
110–114
1
120–124
2
125–129
2
140–144
1
150–154
1
160–164
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

10 total · sortable
My Boo
My Boo
Usher, Alicia Keys
877B
R&B
Burn
Burn
Usher
1203B
R&B
You Make Me Wanna...
You Make Me Wanna...
Usher
1645A
R&B
Caught Up
Caught Up
Usher
1106B
R&B
Nice & Slow - Radio Version
Nice & Slow - Radio Version
Usher
1224A
R&B
Without You (feat. Usher)
Without You (feat. Usher)
Usher, David Guetta - Usher
12810B
Pop
Body Language
Body Language
Usher, Tinashe, Kid Ink
994A
Dance
Bad Habits
Bad Habits
Usher
1537B
Trap / Future Bass
Scream - Project 46 Extended Remix
Scream - Project 46 Extended Remix
Usher
1286A
Progressive House
Good Good (Jax Jones Midnight Snacks Remix)
Good Good (Jax Jones Midnight Snacks Remix)
Usher, Jax Jones, 21 Savage, Summer Walker
1416A
Electronica

Sound profile evolution

How Usher’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal
1997–2010·5 tracks
2011–2023·5 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across Usher's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~129 to ~147 BPM; warmth has receded; energy has lifted.

Release volume by decade

2
1990s
3
2000s
3
2010s
2
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Usher’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Usher and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Mario
100%
1 track in catalog · Deep House · no artist page yet
Ne-Yo
94%
7 tracks in catalog · R&B
Trey Songz
91%
2 tracks in catalog · Jersey Club · no artist page yet
Chris Brown
80%
35 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Joe
76%
3 tracks in catalog · Electronica
112
69%
1 track in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet
Jagged Edge
69%
Not in our catalog yet
Monica
66%
1 track in catalog · Pop · no artist page yet
Tyrese
64%
Not in our catalog yet
Ashanti
62%
6 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Omarion
62%
Not in our catalog yet
Avant
61%
Not in our catalog yet
Donell Jones
59%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Mary J. Blige
59%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Ciara
59%
5 tracks in catalog · R&B

FAQ

What BPM does Usher play at?

Usher's tracks in our catalog range from 87 to 164 BPM, with a median of 125 BPM. Across 10 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.

What key are Usher's tracks in?

Usher's tracks are mostly in minor keys (50% minor across 10 tracks). The most common single key is 7B (F Major) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Usher?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Usher pairs well with Mario, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Usher most active?

Our catalog has Usher releases spanning 1997 to 2023, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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