Confessions is the fourth studio album by American R&B and pop singer-songwriter Usher, released March 23, 2004 on Arista Records. Recording sessions for the album took place from 2003 to 2004 and featured production by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Lil Jon. Confessions showcases the vocals of Usher as a crooner. A R&B-centered album, it also encompasses musical genres such as hip hop and crunk. 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. Confessions was an instant commercial success in the United Read more on Last.fm.