Multi-million selling R&B superstar Usher returns with the follow up to 2004's 'Confessions'. 'Here I Stand' contains a range of diverse sounds, from club hits to slower paced love songs. Usher is certainly one of the brightest talents of his genre and is backed up here with production duties from the likes of Timbaland, Polow Da Don, Jermaine Dupri And T-Pain. Singles include 'Love In This Club'.

After a hiatus from the music scene, R&B superstar Usher blasts back with a brand new album. HERE I STAND has been heralded by the first single "Love In This Club" which has been a gigantic hit all over the world. including here in South Africa. The track features Young Jeezy, was co-written by Usher and produced by Polow Da Don (hit maker for Fergie, Kelly Rowland and Chris Brown).

In a foreshadow of the reviews for HERE I STAND, the song has been extremely well-received by music critics. High-profile guests add their weight to HERE I STAND. Among the latter are Beyonce who turns up on "Love In This Club Part II" and her husband Jay-Z who makes an appearance on "Best Thing" along with Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and Will.I.Am.

Other highlights including the ballad "Moving Mountains" and "His Mistakes" while "Prayer For You" is a tribute to Usher's newborn son. Over the span of his 14-year career, Usher Raymond has achieved what few other contemporary entertainers have ever accomplished. He has has three number one singles and nine top ten hits in the UK alone. Despite the efforts of numerous pretenders to the crown HERE I STAND is one of the most anticipated albums of 2008 and marks the return of the King of R&B.

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