(People.com) -- When life hands you divorce ... turn it into a hit song?
That seems to be Usher's strategy with his still untitled new album. He's taking an equally adversarial tone in his lilting first single, "Papers," in which the R&B star sings that he's ready to move on.
The tune, which premiered online Monday, references pivotal moments in Usher's personal life, including his decision to fire his mother as his manager. "I gave my heart and turned my back against the world 'cuz you were my girl," he sings, continuing, "I done damn near lost my mama/I done been through so much drama/I done turned into the man I never thought I'd be/I'm ready to sign them papers."
The singer filed his divorce petition in June after weeks of rumors, though sources told PEOPLE at the time that Usher, 30, and Tameka Foster Raymond had been living separate lives for months. The couple have two sons, Usher Raymond V, 22 months, and Naviyd, 9 months.
The couple's marriage was filled with drama from the start. The couple canceled their July 2007 wedding on the morning of the big day. At the time, sources blamed their differing ideas for the event, as well as family matters: Usher's mother, Jonetta Patton, did not approve of Foster Raymond (who was pregnant at the time), said a source.(People.com) -- When life hands you divorce ... turn it into a hit song?
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I like the new Sufjan Stevens. I sure hope this is the sound he is going to pursue on his upcoming album. A great mixture of his trademark grandiose arrangements resting on a solid drum and bass groove. The trumpet solo is just wicked!
No computer speakers allowed, put on your headphones and enjoy the ride!I like the new Sufjan Stevens. I sure hope this is the sound he is going to pursue on... more
Appears on Logan Lynn: "Blood In The Water" Remix EP Collection, Volume 1
2009 The Dandy Warhols' Beat The World Records.
Remix by Daniel Cartier.
Artwork by Logan Lynn.
Original version of "Feed Me To The Wolves" appears on Logan Lynn: "From Pillar To Post" (2009)
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Appears on Logan Lynn: "Blood In The Water" Remix Ep Collection (Volume 4) coming December '09 from The Dandy Warhols' Beat The World Records.
Remix by Strobe Party!
Artwork by Logan Lynn.
Original version of "Burning Your Glory" appears on Logan Lynn: "From Pillar To Post" (2009)
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