'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' was released as the first single from the EP Versus which was considered an extension of the album Raymond v. His dance routines received strong praise and earned comparisons to Michael Jackson. Usher performed 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' along with 'OMG' at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. It sold over three million digital copies and became a top 10 pop hit around the world including in the UK. 'DJ Got Us Falling In Love' became Usher's 16th top 10 pop hit. Rapper Pitbull is featured on the record. The song was originally offered to Rihanna, but she turned it down. Songwriting and production are handled by pop mastermind Max Martin and his team. 'DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love' found Usher venturing strongly into Eurodance territory. It earned two nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards for Best Male Video and Best R&B Video. Chilli of TLC plays Usher's girlfriend in the clip. The music video for 'U Got It Bad' was directed by Little X.

Shortly after, they began talking on the phone prompting Jermaine Dupri to say, 'You got it completely too bad right now.' While he was attempting to work with Usher in the studio, Usher was continually distracted by a girl he brought with him. It reached #5 on the UK pop singles chart.Īccording to co-writer and co-producer Jermaine Dupri, the lyrics of 'U Got It Bad' were based on a true story. U Remind me Usher See the thing about you that caught my eye Is the same thing that makes me change my mind Its kinda hard to explain But girl Ill try you need to sit down this may take a while See this girl she sorta looks just like u (you, you, you) She even smiles just the way u do (You, you, you) So innocent she seemed But I was fooled I. 'U Got It Bad' spent six weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Reportedly, the song 'I Don't Know' produced by the Neptunes was in line to be the second single from 8701, and Usher himself decided to release 'U Got It Bad' claiming it demonstrated his unique sound better. It is a slow R&B jam and features some of Usher's most exposed and beautiful vocals. 'U Got It Bad' was the second single and second #1 hit from Usher's album 8701.

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