Pop superstar USHER crafted his catchiest hits by taking cues from the soul, funk and R&B legends of bygone eras. The singer's jiggy beats and energy-packed choruses nod to both pop-star supreme Michael Jackson and streetwise new jack swinger Bobby Brown, while sultry songs for lovers like “Nice & Slow” echo the smoky grooves and soulful voices of Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and Prince.