NuBeginnings, but his mother pulled him out because it wasn't a good experience for him. After his appearance on Star Search, he caught the eye of Leface Records, who signed him to a contract.
* His first album was selfcd'>Usher was released in 1994 and produced by P. Diddy. The album has sold half a million copies, so it was a moderate success.
* Fame had to wait until 1997, when Usher really made it big with My Way. Hit maker Jermaine Dupri cowrote and produced the album.
* Usher released 4 more full-length albums over the next 13 years, each becoming very successful.
* In 2010 Usher released an EP, Raymond v. Raymond.
* He also has a little acting career going, having parts in In The Mix.