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8701 (album)

8701
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Studio album by Usher
Released August 7, 2001 (2001-08-07)
Recorded 2000–01
Genre R&B
Length 57:19
Label Arista
Producer
Usher chronology
Live
(1999)
8701
(2001)
Confessions
(2004)
Singles from 8701
  1. "U Remind Me"
    Released: May 19, 2001
  2. "U Got It Bad"
    Released: September 4, 2001
  3. "U Don't Have to Call"
    Released: January 12, 2002
  4. "U-Turn"
    Released: April 30, 2002
  5. "Can U Help Me"
    Released: August 20, 2002
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
Source Rating
Metacritic 67/100
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 3/5 stars
Blender 4/5 stars
Entertainment Weekly B−
NME 8/10
Q 2/5 stars
Rolling Stone 3/5 stars
Slant Magazine 3/5 stars
Vibe 3/5

8701 is the third studio album by American singer Usher; it was first released on August 7, 2001, by Arista Records. Recording was handled by several producers including The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Mike City, Bryan Michael Cox, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. It was intended for an October 31, 2000 release under the title All About U, the album was delayed numerous times, following the leak of several tracks onto the online music store Napster. Usher subsequently recorded new tracks and released the album under the new title, 8701, which is derived from Usher singing for the first time in his local church in 1987 and the album's release date of 2001.

8701 takes inspiration from multiple artists, including Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson. It follows the theme of Usher's relationship experience, along with the emotions of love and heartache. Usher promoted the album by embarking on the supporting tour, Evolution 8701 Tour in 2002, to which it he performed in forty-four shows across North America. He also made appearances in television shows, including Live! with Kelly and Total Request Live. 8701 produced two Billboard Hot 100 number one singles – "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad" stayed on top for four and five weeks, respectively.


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