As a strategy to boost its sales amid threats of bootlegging, a special edition was issued with the hit single 'My Boo'. 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. Primarily an R&B album, Confessions showcases Usher as a crooner and incorporates musical elements of hip hop and crunk. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2003 to 2004 with production by Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Lil Jon. Usher - Confessions TNT VillageĬonfessions is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Usher, released March 23, 2004, on Arista-imprint label LaFace Records.