Studio Album · No. 6
Raymond v. Raymond Songwriting Credits by Usher
Produced by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, The Runners, Rico Love, Polow da Don, will.i.am, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Zaytoven
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 2
Raymond v. Raymond shows Usher in a mixed authorship position: he co-wrote 'There Goes My Baby' with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and contributed to several personal cuts, but 'OMG' was built primarily by will.i.am, and 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' was written by Ryan Tedder. Usher's co-writing rate sits around 30-40% on this record, with authorship concentrated on tracks tied to the album's emotional narrative.
Raymond v. Raymond is the sixth studio album by Usher, released in March 2010 on LaFace Records and produced by Jermaine Dupri, Polow da Don, Ryan Tedder, and Tricky Stewart. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became one of the top-selling albums of the year, anchored by the chart-topping singles 'OMG' and 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love.' Its title references the real-life custody battle Usher was engaged in at the time, and the record reflects that emotional tension through songs about love, loss, and personal redemption. The production blends electropop influences with classic R&B, reflecting the shifting sonic landscape of the late 2000s. Raymond v. Raymond earned a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Monstar
|
Usher Raymond IVJames Harris IIITerry LewisBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. AvilaMiguel PimentelJuan Najera | Usher Raymond IVJames Harris IIITerry LewisBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. AvilaMiguel PimentelJuan Najera | Jimmy JamTerry Lewis | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
#24
|
Usher Raymond IVRichard P. Butler Jr.Andrew HarrJermaine JacksonAlgernod Washington | Usher Raymond IVRichard P. Butler Jr.Andrew HarrJermaine JacksonAlgernod Washington | The RunnersRico Love | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
There Goes My Baby
#25
|
Richard P. Butler Jr.James SchefferFrank RomanoDanny Morris | Richard P. Butler Jr.James SchefferFrank RomanoDanny Morris | Jim JonsinRico Love | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Lil Freak
#40
|
Usher Raymond IVElvis WilliamsJamal JonesEsther DeanOnika MarajStevland Morris | Usher Raymond IVElvis WilliamsJamal JonesEsther DeanOnika MarajStevland Morris | Polow da Don | Usher (Lead Vocals)Nicki Minaj (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
She Don't Know
|
Usher Raymond IVSean GarrettShondrae CrawfordChristopher BridgesEbo Taylor | Usher Raymond IVSean GarrettShondrae CrawfordChristopher BridgesEbo Taylor | BangladeshSean Garrett | Usher (Lead Vocals)Ludacris (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
OMG
#1
|
William Adams | William Adams | will.i.am | Usher (Lead Vocals)will.i.am (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Mars vs. Venus
|
Usher Raymond IVJames Harris IIITerry LewisBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. Avila | Usher Raymond IVJames Harris IIITerry LewisBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. Avila | Jimmy JamTerry Lewis | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Pro Lover
|
Usher Raymond IVJames Harris IIITerry LewisBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. AvilaMiguel Pimentel | Usher Raymond IVJames Harris IIITerry LewisBobby Ross AvilaIssiah J. AvilaMiguel Pimentel | Jimmy JamTerry Lewis | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Foolin' Around
|
Usher Raymond IVJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxJohntá Austin | Usher Raymond IVJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxJohntá Austin | Bryan-Michael CoxJermaine Dupri | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Papers
|
Usher Raymond IVSean GarrettXavier DotsonAlonzo Mathis | Usher Raymond IVSean GarrettXavier DotsonAlonzo Mathis | ZaytovenSean Garrett | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
So Many Girls
|
Usher Raymond IVRichard P. Butler Jr.Nathaniel HillsMarcella Araica | Usher Raymond IVRichard P. Butler Jr.Nathaniel HillsMarcella Araica | Danja | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Guilty
|
Usher Raymond IVAlexander Parhm Jr.Kasseem DeanKeith ThomasClifford Harris Jr. | Usher Raymond IVAlexander Parhm Jr.Kasseem DeanKeith ThomasClifford Harris Jr. | Prettyboifresh | Usher (Lead Vocals)T.I. (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Okay
|
James LackeyRyon Lovett | James LackeyRyon Lovett | JLack | Usher (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Making Love (Into the Night)
|
Richard P. Butler Jr.James SchefferDaniel MorrisBenny MardonesRobert Tepper | Richard P. Butler Jr.James SchefferDaniel MorrisBenny MardonesRobert Tepper | Jim JonsinRico Love | Usher (Lead Vocals) |