Here I Stand is the fifth studio album by Usher, released in May 2008 on LaFace Records and produced by Jermaine Dupri, Polow da Don, Bryan-Michael Cox, and will.i.am. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, driven by the love-centric single 'Love in This Club,' which also topped the Hot 100. Written largely in response to Usher's marriage to Tameka Foster, Here I Stand takes a more mature and introspective approach than Confessions, with lyrics centered on commitment, fatherhood, and emotional depth. Collaborations with Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and Beyoncé demonstrated Usher's ability to work across hip-hop and R&B subgenres. The album sold over two million copies in the U.S., though critics noted it lacked the broad thematic appeal of his previous work.
Track Listing & Credits
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
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| 1 | Here I Stand | Usher, Jermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri |
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| 2 | Love in This Club | Polow da Don, will.i.am | Polow da Don, will.i.am | Polow da Don |
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| 3 | Moving Mountains | Usher, Bryan-Michael Cox | Bryan-Michael Cox | Bryan-Michael Cox |
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| 4 | Something Special | Usher, Jermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri |
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| 5 | What's a Man to Do | Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox | Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox | Jermaine Dupri |
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| 6 | Trading Places | Usher, Polow da Don | Polow da Don | Polow da Don |
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| 7 | Best Thing | Usher, Jermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri |
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| 8 | His Mistakes | Usher, Bryan-Michael Cox | Bryan-Michael Cox | Bryan-Michael Cox |
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| 9 | Appetite | Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox | Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox | Jermaine Dupri |
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| 10 | Prayer for You | Usher, will.i.am | will.i.am | will.i.am |
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Data note: Track credits compiled from Wikipedia and Discogs; should be verified against original liner notes.