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I’m not usually one to get into gossip, but Usher’s divorce may be the best thing that could happen for his career. On his last album Here I Stand he was a happily married father, and frankly kind of boring. But before he can get back to his old drama-filled ways he’ll have to sign the divorce Papers. Papers might be the only ode to a legal document in R&B history, but leave it to producer Zaytoven and Usher to turn a divorce proceeding into an anthem, even going so far as to put together a classic call and response consisting of: “All my ladies if you’re sick and tired and you’re ready to sign…” Will Usher be able to reclaim his single man swagger on his upcoming album Monster
Raymond vs. Raymond, set to drop December 8? Frankly, the evidence on Papers is inconclusive. Stay tuned to DJBooth.net for all the latest tracks.
This song first appeared on the
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on October 19, 2009
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Happy to hear from Usher, especially on a personal level like this track. I really liked the way this one sounded, I just don't anticipate this one being the lead single. A little too personal for radio success, but a solid lead track to create a buzz for the album.
Lyrics were deep on here, and that beat was made for an artist like Usher. I thought I was almost POSITIVE that Sean Garret had a big hand in this, but I must be wrong. |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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I've heard everything now. I agree with Nathan that Usher is a better R&B artist (for our benefit) when he is going through misery in his life, but a song about filing divorce papers? Really? There is no way that mainstream radio is going to embrace a song about divorce. No way. If I am wrong, then I will forever ignore the radio (more than I already do now).
Good to hear him back, but he belongs in the club. "Papers" simply won't cut it. 
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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I agree with CB. This is a good song for what its intended for, but this serves more as a buzz track, not a lead single. But don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but it's not really my style. I like his club hits better.
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Agreeing with Z, Usher belongs in the clubs and 'papers' wont get him any spins from club DJ's.
2.5 |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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cb and everyone else said it best,
Good buzz track, but not good for a lead.. I actually loved the production on this alot, Usher fits it well, and this is definitely goin on the ipod anyway. |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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this will create some buzz
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Basically what everyone's been saying. The song is boring, he needs to call Jermaine Dupri...fast!
Whoever came up with the idea of having him sing about the headace of divorce papers, is a idiot. |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Its okay, its not really that strong of a lead single.....and yes it will be interesting if this will be picked up by radio
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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I like Usher n i'm glad he'z still doin hiz thing bt i think he should've gotten a diff. producer 4 diz...cuz Gorilla Zoe already used diz beat "So Sick"...n besidez ion't think Usher fit diz beat...bt it'z still a good track
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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hmm still lookin forward for the old Usher back... Here I Stand wasnt as good...
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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CB - cosign - Sean Garrett wrote this for Usher and its him in the very beginning singin papers in his annoying high pitched terrible voice, the man should lose his pipe dream of singin and stick to the PEN.... usher is a monster, guarantee he'll have a huge single off this album cause he knows he fell off with his last jaun
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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I was not expecting this hot instrumental...I mean...Zaytoven? But the theme is kinda boring, sorry Usher, this is not a hit.
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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To those who say Usher belonged in the club, remember what songs got him all that buzz from his third album.... "Burn" and "Confessions." With that being said, he's taking a step back by trying to follow that formula and talking about his divorce may backfire. He goes from defending marrying Tameka to not signing about filing papers. Terrible
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Man, I've got so much to say about this. First, it's my goal in life to have that whispered "Nathan, Nathan" appear on any track like "Usher, Usher" does here. Second, it's hard to believe Usher actually wrote a song about a legal document. Not even R. Kelly would go there. Last but not least, what if you were in the crowd of a concert while he was performing this song and your significant other sang along to the "ready, ready" part? Worst...break-up...ever.
Let's be real: Usher is at his best when he's talking about f-ing (or how he's sorry cause he f-ed this other girl and got her pregnant). Less "Papers" and more "Confessions" Usher. We miss you, come back.
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Nas should add a hot 16 to this !!!!
I enjoyed the lyrics in the song, very different from the other arrangements that we are used to hearing but just not too fond of the way it sounds. I believe this is just a leak to get people’s attention. |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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this is def one of the lamest Usher songs I've ever heard. It's just boring, the hook is retarded. Some of the production sounds too candy-ish.
As for legal docs, I just find it hard to except a year ago he was singing about how much he loved his woman, now this. I know things change, but damn, he JUST seemed so happy and satisfied. I think Here I Stand is underrated. Peeps should take another look at it. |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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This is better than anything I have heard from Usher in a while. Certainly better than his last single (or his last album for that matter). Usher always was one of the first in his generation to come with some personal details in his songs so really this is no surprise to me. If he wasn't the first he certainly was one of the best. This won't be a lead single but i will certainly be a follow up with plenty of video play. Guarantee that.
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Zaytoven & Usher...That's a unique combo!! Usually Zay work wit' southern rappers(Gucci & OJ), not R&B singers. But this works.....
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Finally!! Some new material from Usher!! I really like this one...Production is on point & Usher is....well...Usher
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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I like it U can call me a hater all U want but I think he was better off with chilli
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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this song is good
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Good vocals as usual but I don't like this song at all. it's boring, boring and boring. What's the melody? I can't remember it even after 5 listens
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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ok, who cares about what the song is about. The production is amazing. If you think about it this song is a bit hilarious, and if it is realeased as a single I can bet it will be a top twenty hit in America.
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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nope not feelin this, especially since he jacked the beat from gorilla zoe's song "so sick" on his album. somebody explain how this same beat can be an official track on zoe's album AND usher can buy it for a single? the gorilla zoe version is much better
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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No thank you booth going to look for others now.
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Usher always sounds great...but you just can't help forgot about this song the second it ends...which means it's just not good enough. Too bad
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2009 |
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Isn't this the same beat from "So Sick" by Gorilla Zoe?
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2009 |
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not upto burn and confessions!!! but LOVING THIS SONG!!!!! hope he comes back really strong because his last album was a flop (by his standards not by most singers)!!!
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2009 |
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First, Usher does not belong in the club like some said. He has always excelled on the slow and mid-tempo jams (Think About You, Nice and Slow, You Remind Me, U Got It Bad, Burn, etc....).
Second as far as the theme of the song, it is not about papers, it is about ending a relationship, and papers is the tool used to say it in a unique manner (Was Rihanna's Unbrella about actually about an unbrella, no). There are plenty of songs about break-ups that have been hits, and this should be no different. |
| Posted on Oct 07, 2009 |
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Hey!! U know sumthin I jus realized...This beat is almost the exact same beat that's on Gorilla zoe's album!! Gorilla Zoe-So Sick.....That is why it sounded so familiar!
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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Fresh from Usher. Good vocals but theme?
Overall its NOT bad. |
| Posted on Oct 08, 2009 |
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it does not not matterwhrehe got the beat from, everybody jack others beats. the song is out of this world. I just hope that at the end that h can move on with his life and take care of his sons. they are sooo cute.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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PRETTY
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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WeLCoME 2 THe WHoLE WiDE WoRLD a NiCE =) .. CRiSP PRoDuCTioN .. ALL Y'aLL 2 STaRs & uNDeR HEaDs MuSTa BiN LiSTNiN' THRu HEaDPHoNEs oR DeSKToP TWeETeRs =P .. uPGRaDE Yo SYSTeM KNuCKaaAaZ ...
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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@White Kix - Ill rephrase my statement, Usher's first single should always be a club track, because thats what the mainstream public want from him & it is the easiest way for him to create buzz for his new projects.
I agree that he can sing some great slow jamz ('Burn' is in my top 10 most played songs on my ipod), so I agree with you there, though this track dosnt compare with any of those classic tracks you alluded to. |
| Posted on Oct 11, 2009 |
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Ive got to go against the grain on this one...this is a real record...Im sure he doesnt go thru the drama that brings out his best work but shit Im sure its therapy for him to release it....this shit is a banger in my eyes...burn and confessions werent really club records so this will serve its purpose and I gaurantee hes got some fire coming for the clubs...you cant release a album called Monster(Im assuming he means like Im a beast at this...and not Im a horrible monster) and not have fire...if he doesnt Im cancelling my membership to his fanclub(not really a fan club member but you get what Im saying)
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2009 |
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Ive got to go against the grain on this one...this is a real record...Im sure he doesnt go thru the drama that brings out his best work ****on purpose but shit Im sure its therapy for him to release it....this shit is a banger in my eyes...burn and confessions werent really club records so this will serve its purpose and I gaurantee hes got some fire coming for the clubs...you cant release a album called Monster(Im assuming he means like Im a beast at this...and not Im a horrible monster) and not have fire...if he doesnt Im cancelling my membership to his fanclub(not really a fan club member but you get what Im saying)
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2009 |
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This is some good shit from Usher and it sounds similar to "Love in this Club"
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2009 |
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I absolutely Luv this song and Usher!!!! Not sorry to say that I was totally against that whole marrying Tameka thing.....
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2009 |
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THE HOTTESS SINCE THE CONFESSIONS ALBUM!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2009 |
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Unfortunately, this song will probly be a hit. I HOPE I'M WRONG!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2009 |
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Re-using the production from Gorilla Zoe's "So Sick" just brings this rating even farther down than I was originally going to give.
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2009 |
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gotta agree with jonjon, probably one of the weakest Usher songs. Also Here I Stand is a nice album, it got slept on because he got a little too grown and drama free for his fan base.
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2009 |
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Deep ass song... from the heart...nothing else to be said...
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2009 |
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Its an admirable quality when an artist attacks a track on a personal level. However this is nothing special and as such somewhat underwhelming.
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2009 |
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this not bad. measurin on my standards of Usher this would normally be a 2, but his voice sounds great here... and the beat is pretty sick.
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| Posted on Oct 20, 2009 |
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