My Way: 10 Artists Usher Has Influenced

R&B sensations inspired by Mr. Raymond.

You Make Me Wanna - Usher has sold over 30 million records and his talents were recognized as this year’s BET Honors. Be sure to tune in on Feb. 23 as the dancing and singing sensation will be presented with the Musical Arts Award, but until then, check out a few of your favorite stars confessing about the impact Mr. Raymond has had on their careers. –– Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA) (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
Justin Bieber - Justin Bieber studied his mentor’s résumé and belted out a few of his hits on the YouTube circuit. Bieb even sang “U Got It Bad” during his audition performance for the R&B king. He told ABC back in 2012, "Usher is super-super talented and a great guy.  He was at my video set for 'As Long As You Love Me' saying, ‘Breathe. You need to take it here and smile for that camera.  He’s always giving me positive feedback and stuff.”(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
The New Face of R&B - August Alsina moves the crowd with his smooth crooning at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.(Photo: Scott Legato/Getty Images)Chris Brown on his current relationship with Rihanna: - “Me and her are friends. We have a great understanding. There’s no issues… We’ve been friends. We’ve known each other for almost 10 years, the same amount of time I’ve been doing music. I don’t think that’s ever gonna change… We’re friends.”(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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You Make Me Wanna - Usher has sold over 30 million records and his talents were recognized as this year’s BET Honors. Be sure to tune in on Feb. 23 as the dancing and singing sensation will be presented with the Musical Arts Award, but until then, check out a few of your favorite stars confessing about the impact Mr. Raymond has had on their careers. –– Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA) (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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