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"Burn" is a song by American R&B singer Usher, which he wrote with American songwriters Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox. The song was produced by Dupri and Cox for Usher's fourth studio album, Confessions (2004).
Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He is recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music.In 1994, Usher first released his self-titled debut album at the age of 15 and rose to fame in the late 1990s following the release of his second album, My Way (1997).
Confessions is the fourth studio album by American singer Usher.It was released on March 23, 2004, by Arista Records.Recording sessions for the album took place from 2003 to 2004, with its production on the album being handled by his longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, along with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Lil Jon, among others.
Usher's professional rise began at 15 with his self-titled debut album and continued with 1997's "My Way," which revolutionized the R&B slow jam with "Nice & Slow" and "You Make Me Wanna ...
The song follows the chord progression of D ♭ maj 7-E ♭-Fm 7, and Usher's voice spans from the low note of E ♭ 4 to the high note of F 6. [13] The lyrics are constructed in the inverted chorus-verse form. There are four choruses and two verses, and then a break between the third and final chorus which Usher speaks the lyrics.
Usher still opted to go with "Burn" as the lead single as a music video was already planned, [8] however, the responses to "Yeah!" were overwhelmingly favorable, [7] and "Yeah!" was released as the first single with "Burn" becoming the second single from the album.
An official music video premiered on August 23, 2023. It pays tribute to the videos of Usher's songs "You Make Me Wanna..." and "Burn". [8] Directed by Warren Fu, it is mainly set on the Jackson Street Bridge, [8] [9] where the three artists stand on in the opening scene, [10] and also features shots of other landmarks in Atlanta.
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