Top 10 Best Songs by Usher

The absolute pop monument of the 2000s that defined 'crunk&B'. Lil Jon's hypnotic synth riff, the explosive beats and Usher's smooth choreography made Yeah! one of the most-played and iconic dance floor tracks in music history.

His triumphant crossover into dance-pop, co-produced by Max Martin. The driving synths and wildly singalong chorus made this song a nightlife staple with over a billion streams.

A heartbreaking ballad about the painful decision to end a relationship you know no longer works ('Let it burn'). Usher's emotional runs and sparse piano accompaniment made this a monster hit that held the number-one spot for weeks.

The dramatic centerpiece of his historic album Confessions. Usher confesses, sweat on his brow, that he's expecting a child with another woman; a masterpiece of vocal dynamics and narrative tension.

The ultimate slow jam about the moment love turns your whole life upside down. The weeping acoustic guitar licks and Usher's passionate ad-libs still give generations of R&B lovers goosebumps.

One of the most iconic R&B duets of this century. The incredible chemistry between Usher and Alicia Keys over a warm Jermaine Dupri beat tells the bittersweet story of two childhood sweethearts who never truly let go of each other.

A colossal electro-pop stomper that sealed his dominance in the early 2010s. The stadium-sized handclaps and pumping synth beats sent packed clubs and festivals around the world into ecstasy.

His acclaimed collaboration with producer Diplo. Over an icy, minimalist electronic soundscape, Usher delivers one of his most breathtaking vocal performances ever, sung almost entirely in a crystal-clear falsetto.

A futuristic synth-pop R&B track produced by Polow da Don. The pulsing synthesizers and Usher's hypnotic vocal lines made this a worldwide dance floor smash that topped the charts for weeks.

His first Grammy-winning single, from the album 8701. Over a sparkling R&B groove, Usher sings with vocal agility about the dilemma of turning down a wonderful woman because she reminds him too much of a toxic ex.