Usher Raymond
Usher Raymond has been a popular 
R&B/pop musician since the early 
1990s.  He is most recognized for his hit singles from his second album, including "My Way," "Nice N Slow," and "You Make Me Wanna," as well as several hits from 
8701 (
2001, 
2001 in music), like "U Got It Bad," "U Remind Me," and "U Don't Have To Call".  In addition to being the date of the album's release (
August 7, 2001), the title 
8701 also symbolizes the years that Usher had been a singer up until the point of the album's release: 1987 through 2001.
Usher is also widely known for being the boyfriend of TLC singer, Chilli.