Studio Album · No. 7
Looking 4 Myself Songwriting Credits by Usher
Produced by will.i.am, Martin Karl Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Diplo, Danja, Swedish House Mafia, Rico Love, Salaam Remi
Holds writing credit on 10 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Usher carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Looking 4 Myself is Usher's most producer-driven album: working with Diplo, Skrillex, Max Martin, and Swedish House Mafia, he ceded significant creative control to electronic and pop specialists. Usher co-wrote 'Climax' with Diplo and contributed to 'Scream,' but the album's EDM-heavy tracks were shaped primarily by their producers, placing this record at the low end of Usher's authorship range.
Looking 4 Myself is the seventh studio album by Usher, released in June 2012 on LaFace Records and produced by Diplo, Skrillex, Max Martin, and Shellback. The album was a bold stylistic pivot, embracing EDM-influenced production at the height of the electronic dance music boom, collaborating with prominent club producers for a more club-oriented sound. 'Scream' became a top-five hit and demonstrated Usher's willingness to experiment beyond his R&B comfort zone. While commercially successful, the record received mixed reviews from critics who felt the electronic direction pulled him away from his vocal strengths. Looking 4 Myself nonetheless showed Usher's adaptability and his desire to stay relevant as music tastes shifted toward the dance floor.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Can't Stop Won't Stop
|
William AdamsKeith HarrisBilly Joel | William AdamsKeith HarrisBilly Joel | will.i.amKeith Harris | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Scream
#9
|
Martin Karl SandbergKarl Johan SchusterSavan KotechaUsher Raymond IV | Martin Karl SandbergKarl Johan SchusterSavan KotechaUsher Raymond IV | Max MartinShellback | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Climax
#17
|
Usher Raymond IVThomas PentzAriel RechtshaidSean 'Redd Stylez' Fenton | Usher Raymond IVThomas PentzAriel RechtshaidSean 'Redd Stylez' Fenton | DiploNatural | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
I Care for U
|
Nathaniel HillsUsher Raymond IVEric BellingerJuan NajeraKevin CossomMarcella Araica | Nathaniel HillsUsher Raymond IVEric BellingerJuan NajeraKevin CossomMarcella Araica | DanjaNatural | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Show Me
|
Nathaniel HillsKevin CossomUsher Raymond IVMarcella Araica | Nathaniel HillsKevin CossomUsher Raymond IVMarcella Araica | DanjaNaturalKevin Cossom | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Lemme See
|
James SchefferDaniel MorrisNickolas MarzoucaUsher Raymond IVEric BellingerLundon KnightenWilliam Roberts II | James SchefferDaniel MorrisNickolas MarzoucaUsher Raymond IVEric BellingerLundon KnightenWilliam Roberts II | Jim JonsinMr. MorrisNatural | Usher (Lead Vocals)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Twisted
|
Usher Raymond IVPharrell Williams | Usher Raymond IVPharrell Williams | PharrellNatural | Usher (Lead Vocals)Pharrell Williams (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Dive
|
Richard Butler Jr.James SchefferDaniel MorrisFrank Romano | Richard Butler Jr.James SchefferDaniel MorrisFrank Romano | Jim JonsinRico LoveFrank RomanoMr. Morris | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
What Happened to U
|
Usher Raymond IVEric BellingerNoah ShebibSidney BrownSean CombsReginald EllisNorman GloverCarl ThompsonChristopher Wallace | Usher Raymond IVEric BellingerNoah ShebibSidney BrownSean CombsReginald EllisNorman GloverCarl ThompsonChristopher Wallace | Noah '40' ShebibOmenNatural | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Looking 4 Myself
|
Richard Butler Jr.Pierre MedorEarl HoodEric Goudy II | Richard Butler Jr.Pierre MedorEarl HoodEric Goudy II | Rico LovePierre MedorEarl & E | Usher (Lead Vocals)Luke Steele (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Numb
|
Usher Raymond IVKlas ÅhlundSteve AngelloSebastian IngrossoAxel HedforsAlessandro LindbladRyon LovettTerry Lewis | Usher Raymond IVKlas ÅhlundSteve AngelloSebastian IngrossoAxel HedforsAlessandro LindbladRyon LovettTerry Lewis | Swedish House MafiaAlessoKlas ÅhlundNatural | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Lessons for the Lover
|
Richard Butler Jr.Pierre MedorEarl HoodEric Goudy II | Richard Butler Jr.Pierre MedorEarl HoodEric Goudy II | Rico LovePierre MedorEarl & E | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Sins of My Father
|
Salaam RemiRichard Butler Jr.Usher Raymond IVTerry Lewis | Salaam RemiRichard Butler Jr.Usher Raymond IVTerry Lewis | Salaam RemiRico Love | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Euphoria
|
Usher Raymond IVKlas ÅhlundSteve AngelloSebastian IngrossoAxel HedforsRyon LovettTerry LewisJuan Najera | Usher Raymond IVKlas ÅhlundSteve AngelloSebastian IngrossoAxel HedforsRyon LovettTerry LewisJuan Najera | Swedish House MafiaNatural | Usher (Lead Vocals) |