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The song became his ninth number one in the United States, making him the first 2010s artist to collect number one singles in three consecutive decades, and only the fourth artist of all-time to achieve the feat. Usher also became the third artist to have at least one number one song from five consecutive studio albums. The song's choreography and dance-heavy accompanying music video has been compared to that of "Yeah!". "There Goes My Baby" was released to airplay as the album's fourth single in the United States on June 15, 2010.[1] The song reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number-one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming Usher's eleventh number-one hit on that chart. All of the album's singles received incredible air play. On April 7, 2010, Raymond v. Raymond debuted at number No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, becoming his third consecutive No. 1 album and selling an impressive 329,107 copies in its first week of release,[2] making him the first male artist since Eminem to have three consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. After one month of release the album was certified Gold by the RIAA.[3] On June 17, 2010, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA.[4]
Raymond v. Raymond also dominated the International Charts. Debuting inside the top 10 in Canada, the United Kingdom, Holland, Australia, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Due to the huge international success of Ushers newest single "OMG" and the good first week sales for Raymond v. Raymond Usher is considered to have repaired his mainstream image and to have made a good comeback.[5] The album reached number-two in Australia and the album has been certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).[6] The album debuted at number four in Canada[7] and has been certified Gold by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA).[8] Raymond v. Raymond debuted at number-two in the United Kingdom.[9]
Usher announced on July 8, 2010,[10] a follow-up extended play to his sixth studio album Raymond v. Raymond called Versus, and a deluxe edition of Raymond v. Raymond, both to be released on August 24, 2010.[11] Usher described Versus as "the last chapter of Raymond v. Raymond", and that it would explore the subjects of being newly single and a father.[10] The album included 9 tracks, including 7 new tracks, Raymond v. Raymond single "There Goes My Baby", and Justin Bieber single "Somebody to Love (Remix)". The tracks would be included on a deluxe edition of Raymond v. Raymond. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart and is preceded by the singles "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" featuring Pitbull, for mainstream audiences, and "Hot Tottie" featuring Jay-Z, for urban circuits.[փա՞ստ]
The first single from the album, "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love", was released to iTunes on July 13, 2010, and sent to radio on July 20, 2010. Due to strong digital sales the song debuted at number nineteen on the Billboard Hot 100.[12] The song became the fourth highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 of his career, behind 1997's "Nice & Slow" at number nine, 1998's "My Way" at eight, and 2010's "OMG" at number fourteen. Since its release, it has gained international success, peaking in the top 5 in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It reached the top 10 in Canada, and Europe. It reached number-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in its third week of release, and became the first time Usher has had two top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time since his album Confessions.[13] It also became Ushers sixteenth Billboard Hot 100 top-ten hit of his career. The second single, Hot Tottie has reached number thirteen on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number twenty-five on the Billboard Hot 100.[փա՞ստ]
Usher appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs on September 12, 2010.[14] He then performed at the 2010 American Music Awards on November 21, 2010, and also won the awards for Male Soul/R&B artist and Favorite Soul/R&B album for his album, Raymond v. Raymond.[15] The OMG Tour began in November 2010[փա՞ստ] and ended on June 1, 2011, it made $70 million worldwide.[փա՞ստ]
Usher also made a an appearance at the Super Bowl XLV to sing his song, "OMG" with The Black Eyed Peas' singer will.i.am.[16]
- ↑ «Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!». FMQB. Վերցված է July 11, 2010-ին.
- ↑ Քաղվածելու սխալ՝ Սխալ
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- ↑ «Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - July 12, 2015». RIAA. Վերցված է 2015-07-12-ին.
- ↑ «Comeback king Usher». The Sun. London. April 19, 2010.
- ↑ «Australian Record Industry Association». Ariacharts.com.au. August 23, 2010. Վերցված է August 27, 2010-ին.
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- ↑ «Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum – January 2005». Cria.ca. Վերցված է August 27, 2010-ին.
- ↑ «Music Charts – Official Music Chart». Theofficialcharts.com. Վերցված է May 7, 2010-ին.
- ↑ 10,0 10,1 «Usher announces 'Raymond v. Raymond' follow-up for August release – Music, Arts & Entertainment». The Independent. UK. July 11, 2010. Վերցված է September 19, 2010-ին.
- ↑ «New Music: Usher f/ Pitbull – 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love'». Rap-Up. Վերցված է July 8, 2010-ին.
- ↑ «Eminem and Rihanna Replace Katy Perry Atop Hot 100». Billboard. September 14, 2009. Վերցված է September 19, 2010-ին.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/430708/usher/chart?f=379
- ↑ «Usher». TV Guide. September 9, 2010.
- ↑ Fleeman, Mike (2010-11-21). «Justin Bieber Dominates American Music Awards - American Music Awards, Justin Bieber». People.com. Վերցված է 2015-07-12-ին.
- ↑ Lyons, Margaret (2011-02-03). «Usher, Slash join Super Bowl halftime show | EW.com». Music-mix.ew.com. Վերցված է 2015-07-12-ին.