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Usher is getting divorced and I guess that means that he can record new music now lol. This song isn’t even close to my favorite song of his but it is something new so I had to give it a shot. It sounds like it isn’t even finished but I can see where this would be a hit. The Neptunes give us a beat heavy on the funk sounding loop which is anchored by the bass line. I actually like Pharrell on the hook but it did leave me wondering why Usher would need anyone singing hooks for him? It is Usher, possibly the best voice and one of the best entertainers of our generation, he doesn’t need much help. Either way check it out, it definitely is worth the listen if not solely because it is the newest thing I have heard from Usher in a long time.

Download: Usher ft. Pharrell – “Certified” (Prod. Neptunes)