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An 87-Year Old Man Recreated Usher’s “Yeah” Video And Killed It

Author Vonyetta
An 87-Year Old Man Recreated Usher's "Yeah" Video And Killed It(Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)

I have seen some great content in my life, but an 87-year-old man recreating a music video and killing it just might be at the top of my epic things to watch list.

As I was scrolling social media, I came across a video of an elderly man doing what seemed to be dancing. I turned the sound on and was instantly intrigued. This was content I really wanted to watch. When I heard Usher’s “Yeah”, I had to not only watch this, but to go back to Usher’s original video, and the similarities were on point.  They even went as far as to have his leading lady in the video and when I say she killed it, she KILLED it. From the dancing to the free flow of movement, she had it down-packed.

As a DJ, it’s very important that I stay up to date on new, yet trending music. I frequently check Shazam charts by not just cities, but also by genre. Shortly after Usher’s halftime performance, I’m going through my normal routine. I check Shazam charts starting by city. Not realizing the timing of it all, Usher’s “Yeah” was literally number one across the country on the Shazam charts. It made me wonder if it could really be that either people forgot about this song, or if there were indeed a lot of people that did not know the song.

Usher: Artists He Should Bring Out At The 2024 Super Bowl

R&B legend Usher will be playing the Halftime show at next year’s Super Bowl! It was announced on Sunday (Sept. 24), that Usher will be performing at the 2024 Super Bowl, something that the superstar has wanted for quite some time.

“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher said in a statement on Sunday, adding, “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.”

Jay-Z, who signed a multi-year partnership with the NFL through his label Roc Nation, praised Usher’s longstanding legacy in the music industry.

“Usher is the ultimate artist and showman. Ever since his debut at the age of 15, he’s been charting his own unique course. Beyond his flawless singing and exceptional choreography, Usher bares his soul,” said JAY-Z. “His remarkable journey has propelled him to one of the grandest stages in the world. I can’t wait to see the magic.”

What’s Next For Usher?

The 2024 Super Bowl will be in Las Vegas where Usher has performed for over a year. He extended his performances one last time. Twelve new shows have been added: Nov. 3-4, 7-8, 10-11, 22, 24-25, 29 and Dec. 1-2. Additionally, he will take his show to Paris from the end of September through early October.

In addition to the Super Bowl announcement, Usher will release his new album Coming Home. The LP will be released on the same day as the Super Bowl, Feb. 11, 2024.

This year Rihanna took the stage and made history as the most-watched Super Bowl performance Rihanna’s total views during her performance were 121 million, which beat the record held by Katy Perry in 2015 with 118 million views. Perry brought out Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott during her performance, while Rihanna did the show solo.

While Usher is known for his solo efforts, we wouldn’t be upset if he brought out some of his celebrity friends on stage with him. Take a look below at some artists we believe would make great additions to the show:

  • Beyoncé

    After Usher played an April Fool’s joke during his Dreamvile concert performance, he certainly owes his fans to bring Beyoncé out. The superstars only have one song together which is “Love In This Club Part II.” However, they had very memorable performance for Usher’s Live From Puerto Rico concert special back in 2005. Beyoncé stayed on stage for Usher’s performance of “Bad Girl” and fans would not mind if they decided to have a repeat performance. Take a look at the throwback moment here. She headlined one of the best Halftime shows ever, in 2013. In 2016, she stole the show when she guested with Coldplay.

  • Alicia Keys

    Alicia Keys and Usher did not beat dating allegations after they dropped “My Boo.” While they didn’t date in real life, it is definitely fans’ top features for both artists. The duet by the R&B powerhouses was released in 2004 and served as the fourth single on Usher’s Confessions album. We hope that Alicia’s invitation to the Super Bowl stage is already out there.

  • Ludacris & Lil Jon

    We’d love if Usher, Jon, and Luda could do it again — and this time at the Super Bowl. Usher has two hits with both artists including “Lovers and Friends” and “Yeah.” Both songs are high energy compared to Usher’s soulful R&B tunes which would be a great overall vibe to his show.

  • will.i.am

    If Usher really wants everybody up and out of their seats he definitely needs to send an invite over to Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am. The two made “OMG” in 2010 which served as the fourth single on Usher’s album Raymond v. Raymond. The song is a part of Usher’s “EDM era” which was a popular sound in the 2010s. Fans responded well to Usher’s “OMG” which gave the legend his ninth No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

  • 21 Savage & Summer Walker

    To “usher” in his new era, the singer should invite 21 Savage and Summer Walker on stage. Both artists are on his song “Good Good” which will be on his new album Coming Home. The LP will be released on the same day as the Super Bowl which is February 11.

Either way it goes this was pretty dope to watch. I’ll include Usher’s original video to watch first and the recreation second. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did. They nailed this all the way down to the outfits! Way to go!

 

Whether it's radio or TV, there is someone needed who can add the bang for the buck! Vonyetta is double that bang. Having held the spot as the #1 midday personality in the Charlotte market landed her awards for “Favorite Midday Personality” in 2014 and “Best Midday Show” in 2016 for the “Best In The City Awards.” Besides spending time with family, Vonyetta enjoys writing about things happening in the black community of Charlotte. From things going on in your neighborhoods to HBCU news, she keeps listeners engaged and informed.

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