I think Usher is a bonafide superstar because he's very honest in his songs, and people can relate to that, especially in the feelings and textures of his voice. He is one of the best.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Usher is amazing. He's perfection to me as a performer. He gets down.
Usher is definitely somebody I came up listening to.
I'm not gonna say that I hate it, because I really respect Usher and I was influenced by him. But so many people compare me to him, and I don't think it'll ever stop. I just want to be my own artist.
I love sending stuff to Usher because it always sounds better than me.
I listen to Mark Chestnutt and think he's a great singer - and he really does good material.
I'm coming from a Ginuwine and Usher background: slow and smooth songs. And that's why I really connected to Sam Cooke, because he was just very smooth. It's not like the James Brown types, which is all great stuff, but he was totally set apart from those guys.
I love Nelly. He's such a great performer. He's so hyper and so am I.
I think I can beat Usher on the dance floor.
I think Bruno Mars is a great example of a great voice and classic songwriting with a twist that makes it contemporary. I think he's done a great job of it. I think Katy Perry has undeniable songs for what she does, for that pop market. And, if we're talking in the truly pop market, I would say those two.
Usher and Shakira are so humble and easy to get along with.