Singer, dancer, actor, philanthropist — Usher is a man of many talents, and he's been in the business for over two decades. He got his start as a teenager, landing a music deal with LaFace Records thanks to music executive L.A. Reid and was soon mentored by Sean "Diddy" Combs.
He released his self-titled debut album in 1994 and has since dropped seven studio albums, five of which reaching multiplatinum status, making him one of the most successful artists across three decades. Not only has he been praised by legends such as James Brown and Michael Jackson, but he's also helped groom newer artists including Miguel, Trey Songz and Justin Bieber.
To celebrate Usher's 40th birthday, let's take a look back at 20 of his greatest hit songs over the years.
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