Shot on iPhone | USHER | Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show | Apple
Apple
10 min, 39 sec
Usher reflects on his talent, work ethic, and the evolution of his music and performances.
Summary
- Usher shares his belief that talent combined with hard work garners respect.
- Rehearsal footage shows Usher and his team refining the performance with attention to detail.
- Usher discusses the physical and mental challenges of performing at forty-five years old.
- He emphasizes the importance of adapting and evolving to achieve new goals.
- The Las Vegas setting allows Usher to explore new dimensions of his performance.
Chapter 1
Usher performs the opening lyrics of 'Caught Up' and discusses his philosophy on talent and hard work.
- The video opens with Usher singing the lyrics of 'Caught Up'.
- Usher shares his belief that everyone is blessed with talent and their moment comes with hard work.
Chapter 2
Usher and his team work through a rehearsal, focusing on details to perfect the performance.
- Usher and vocal coach Nick Cooper discuss enunciation of consonants.
- Usher addresses the need to meet fans' expectations during performance.
- The team practices, discusses, and laughs through the rehearsal process.
Chapter 3
Usher talks about the physical and mental challenges he faces while performing at the age of forty-five.
- Usher acknowledges the different aches and mental challenges that come with age.
- He views these challenges as additional obstacles to work through in his career.
Chapter 4
Usher explores his creative process and the importance of collaboration in building his artistic identity.
- Usher discusses putting songs together like puzzle pieces to represent his unique sound.
- He expresses gratitude for the people who have helped him become the artist he is today.
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Usher discusses how his Las Vegas residency allowed him to express his artistry in new ways.
- Usher explains that Las Vegas was the perfect place to develop a new feeling in his music.
- He enjoys the freedom to imagine and present himself in innovative ways on stage.
Chapter 7
The show aims to incorporate and celebrate a variety of cultural influences.
- The performance includes elements from HBCU, Hip Hop, Modern Pop, and the classic MGM era.
- Usher's music brings together these diverse influences, aiming to offer a quality show for all.
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Usher reflects on his journey, connecting with the audience and his younger self's dreams.
- Usher occasionally looks up to the top row, connecting with the dream of his younger self.
- He reminisces about his aspirations to perform on a big stage, achieving his dreams.