LEAD SINGLE “CLIMAX” VIDEO VIEWED OVER 1 MILLION TIMES WITHIN JUST A FEW DAYS OF PREMIERE

Seven–time Grammy Award winner Usher will release his eagerly anticipated new album LOOKING 4 MYSELF on June 11th (RCA Records). His seventh studio album, LOOKING 4 MYSELF will be available in both standard and deluxe editions, available for preorder now at select retailers.

The genre-defying lead single from LOOKING 4 MYSELF entitled “Climax,” was written by Usher Raymond along with co-writers Redd Stylez, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Diplo, who also produced the single. “Climax,” a genre defying track, is receiving exceptional critical response: NME calls is “…as subtle as it is unbelievable” and Pitchfork declares “Climax” “an exercise in the power of restraint, as Usher sings the woes of a romance stuck in limbo, alternating whispery falsettos and earnestly pained howls….Diplo shows uncharacteristic subtlety behind Usher’s sentiment, with a beat that seems to hang suspended in midair.”

The video for “Climax” which premiered March 9th on VEVO with already over 5.8 million views was directed by Sam Pilling and is a dramatic, highly-suspenseful and attention-gripping visual stunner.

Usher is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on LOOKING 4 MYSELF, working with a host of top-notch collaborators including Salaam Remi, Diplo, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, and Max Martin, among others.

LOOKING 4 MYSELF comes on the heels of his multi-platinum chart-topping collaboration “Without You” by David Guetta.

Usher has been ranked by the RIAA as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 43 million albums worldwide. He has won numerous awards including seven Grammy Awards and was recently named the number one Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. Billboard named him the second most successful artist of the 2000s decade, with his career-propelling 2004 album Confessions being ranked as the top solo album of the 2000s decade. Usher has attained nine Hot 100 number-one hits (all as a lead artist) and has attained seventeen Hot 100 top-ten singles.

LOOKING 4 MYSELF TRACK LISTING
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Scream
Climax
I Care For U
Show Me
Lemme See (feat. Rick Ross)
Twisted (feat. Pharrell)
Dive
What Happened To U
Looking 4 Myself (feat. Luke Steele)
Numb
Lessons For The Lover
Sins Of My Father
Euphoria

DELUXE EDITION ALSO INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING FOUR TRACKS:
I.F.U.
Say The Words
2nd Round
Hot Thing

Usher is set to release a brand new single entitled “Climax” on April 15th from his forthcoming album set for release later this spring. Click here to listen to “Climax.”

Written by Usher Raymond along with co-writers Redd Stylez, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Diplo, who also produced the single, “Climax” is a genre-defying track and his first release since his recent chart-topping collaborations– “Without You” by David Guetta and of course ‘OMG’.

His seventh studio album will be released later this spring on RCA Records.

Usher has been ranked by the RIAA as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 43 million albums worldwide. He has won numerous awards including seven Grammy Awards and was recently named the number one Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. Billboard named him the second most successful artist of the 2000s decade, with his career-propelling 2004 album Confessions being ranked as the top solo album of the 2000s decade. Usher has attained nine Hot 100 number-one hits (all as a lead artist) and has attained seventeen Hot 100 top-ten singles.

Usher’s considerable achievements begin with over 5 million records sold and a stable of five Grammy awards. The singer, composer, producer, actor, businessman, designer and philanthropist is the quintessential contemporary icon, celebrated for nearly two decades.

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London Teens Learn How To Use Creative Talents to Become Leaders In Their Communities

Usher’s New Look Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by pop superstar Usher Raymond IV designed to mentor youth from impoverished areas, hosted a workshop in London at The Brunswick Club on Saturday, February 19th with a surprise talk from the mega star.

The day consisted of team-building, speakers and classroom break-out sessions where students learnt how to tackle community problems, the basic skill-set of becoming leaders and how to create a service project in their community.

Usher’s talk highlighted the importance of pursuing passions and cultivating hard work in order to become a future leader. “Not everyone will be a star”, said the ‘OMG’ singer, “You may not all be footballers but it’s about applying business acumen and using your skills to succeed and give back to your community”.

The Brunswick Club works to strengthen young people’s talents and encourage involvement in service and civic engagement, two main pillars that make up the New Look Foundation.

The New Look Foundation empowers, motivates and inspires young people to create change while offering them the tools and resources they need to succeed as leaders. The Foundation has provided over 150,000 hours of leadership training and has worked with more than 8,700 youth around the world.

For more information about Usher’s New Look Foundation, please visit www.ushersnewlook.org.

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About Usher’s New Look Foundation:

Usher’s New Look Foundation (New Look), a 501c3, was established in 1999 to support young people as they use their creativity and talents to become global corporate and community leaders. The New Look model supports and certifies young people as leaders through a four pronged approach. Through both short and long-term programs youth gain expertise and experience in talent, education, business skills, and service.

Outside Organisation CEO Alan Edwards and Shoshanna Stone – head of brand new division Outside Edge – pose with US superstar Usher backstage at the first London date of his 2011 OMG tour. Usher’s sold-out 12 date tour visits the likes of Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool and Sheffield. The world renowned performer will now be represented by the Outside Organisation following Shoshanna Stone’s arrival at the company.