Studio Album · No. 2
My Way Songwriting Credits by Usher
Produced by Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, Babyface
Holds writing credit on 6 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Usher carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Usher co-wrote a small number of tracks on My Way, most notably contributing to 'You Make Me Wanna...' alongside Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal. The album's biggest hits were largely penned by Dupri and his collaborators, with Usher maintaining a primarily interpretive vocal role on material written by outside contributors.
My Way is the second studio album by Usher, released in September 1997 on LaFace Records and produced by Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, and Daryl Simmons. The album was a massive commercial breakthrough, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 and eventually selling over eight million copies in the United States. The singles 'You Make Me Wanna...' and 'Nice & Slow' both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, establishing Usher as a dominant force in late-1990s R&B. The record showcased a more mature vocal performance than his debut, with Jermaine Dupri's production providing a sleek, polished backdrop that balanced hip-hop rhythms with classic soul influences. My Way remains one of the defining R&B albums of its era.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Make Me Wanna...
#2
|
Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IV | Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IV | Jermaine DupriManuel Seal | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Just Like Me
|
Jermaine DupriManuel SealKimberly Jones | Jermaine DupriManuel SealKimberly Jones | Jermaine DupriManuel Seal | Usher (Lead Vocals)Lil' Kim (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
Nice & Slow
#1
|
Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IVBrian Casey | Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IVBrian Casey | Jermaine DupriManuel Seal | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Slow Jam
|
Kenneth EdmondsBoaz WatsonBelinda LipscombSidney Johnson | Kenneth EdmondsBoaz WatsonBelinda LipscombSidney Johnson | Babyface | Usher (Lead Vocals)Monica (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
My Way
|
Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IV | Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IV | Jermaine DupriManuel Seal | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Come Back
|
Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IVJoe CockerChris Stainton | Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IVJoe CockerChris Stainton | Jermaine DupriManuel Seal | Usher (Lead Vocals)Jermaine Dupri (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
I Will
|
Sprague 'Doogie' WilliamsChauncey HannibalSherri BlairEric Williams | Sprague 'Doogie' WilliamsChauncey HannibalSherri BlairEric Williams | Eric Williams | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Bedtime
|
Kenneth Edmonds | Kenneth Edmonds | Babyface | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
One Day You'll Be Mine
|
Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IVRonald IsleyO'Kelly Isley Jr.Rudolph Isley | Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IVRonald IsleyO'Kelly Isley Jr.Rudolph Isley | Jermaine DupriManuel Seal | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
You Make Me Wanna... (Extended Version)
|
Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IV | Jermaine DupriManuel SealUsher Raymond IV | Jermaine DupriManuel Seal | Usher (Lead Vocals) |