Here I Stand Songwriting Credits by Usher

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.