Pharrell Interviews Usher For ARTST TLK

Usher and Pharrell Williams sit down to talk about everything from the beginnings of his career to what makes him a magnetic performer and now his continuing roll as mentor to Justin Bieber. Then Pharrell introduces his protégée, Leah LaBelle, and they discuss the intuition that artists and producers must have to make great music.

Usher Surprises Fans During The Afghan Whigs Cover Of ‘Climax’ (SXSW)

Can’t find working footage, but Usher apparently also sent Check out more footage below, including a clip of Usher sending out prayers for Lil’ Wayne on his recovery. I think this is also proof that SXSW is no longer the indie draw that it used to be:

SXSW 2013: Usher puts an end to the rumors that were going around all week at SXSW Austin. Surprising fans with his first SXSW Usher joins The Afghan Whigs to perform his hit single “Climax” at the Fader Fort stage in Austin, TX. – Skee TV


BEHIND THE SCENES: @Ludacris Feat. @UsherRaymondIV & @DavidGuetta – Rest Of My Life

Ludacris has revealed some behind the scenes footage for the single that I know I probably won’t be listening to. Sorry.

So much goes into making a video, it takes even more to bring a record to life with three phenomenal superstars on it. Now you have the chance to see newly released behind the scenes footage for “Rest Of My Life,” Ludacris featuring Usher and David Guetta. Here vision met creativity, and magic was made. Watch and see how it happened. Video will be premiering during the 2012 MTV EMA Red Carpet Show Sunday November 11th & in the U.S. On MTV Jams, MTVu, MTV Hits at 3PM EST

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Usher (@UsherRaymondIV) Had Planned On Collaborating With Amy Winehouse

From MTV:

Usher said he sought out producer Salaam Remi because he was very interested in doing a song with Remi protege, Amy Winehouse,
 before the singer died unexpectedly died at age 27 in July 2011. “We met and we talked about it for a moment when I saw her,” Usher said of a brief sit-down with the troubled crooner to discuss the potential soul summit.