Track 3 "Throwback" on this release features an uncredited verse from rapper Jadakiss. 23.Confessions Special Edition features 3 all new tracks, a remix of "Confessions Part II", all new photos and a bonus fold-out poster.In December 2009, "Confessions" was ranked as the best solo album and second best overall album of the 2000–2009 decade. At the 2004 Billboard Music Awards, Usher received eleven awards, including Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Hot 100 Song of the Year for "Yeah!".
At the 2004 American Music Awards, he won four, including Favorite Soul/R&B Album and Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist. Usher racked up four wins at the 2005 Soul Train Music Awards: R&B/Soul Album, Male (for Confessions) R&B/Soul Single, Male for ("Confessions Part II") R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo (for "My Boo") and R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut (for "Yeah!"). According to Billboard, it is the second best-selling album of the 2000s decade in the US and has been regarded by music writers as Usher's greatest work.Īt the 47th Grammy Awards, Usher was nominated for eight categories and won three: Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (for "My Boo") and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (for "Yeah!"). The album has sold over 10 million copies in the US and has been certified diamond in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its continued success was bolstered by its four chart-topping singles. The album was an instant commercial success in the United States, selling 1.1 million copies in its first week. The album's themes generated controversy about Usher's personal relationship however, the album's primary producer Jermaine Dupri claimed the record reflects his personal story.
Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004 with production by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Lil Jon. Confessions is the fourth studio album by American R&B recording artist Usher, released March 23, 2004, on Arista-imprint label LaFace Records.
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