Usher
Confessions (Arista)
Detroit-born singer-songwriter Ebony Riley told us about her love for an Usher gem...
Ebony Riley: My favorite album would have to be Confessions by Usher. I love music that can transport me into a whole different world and make me feel like I’m part of the story. He gave us drama, he pleaded for love, he made us feel heartbreak, and he gave us something to dance to, all while keeping the entire project sonically cohesive.
Every song had its own identity, but they all felt like pieces of one bigger story. That’s what I love most about a great album—when the music, the storytelling, and the emotion all work together to create an experience. I feel like that’s sometimes a lost art in music today. It’s not just about making a collection of good songs; it’s about creating a body of work that takes people on a journey and leaves them feeling something long after the music stops.
Ebony Riley's "Sick Of Me" is out now.
Photo by Max Papendieck
