Two former band members who broke off to become the biggest names in pop R&B, there’s no denying the power of Usher or Justin Timberlake. But who’s the best super star? Make your choice in today’s Thursday Throwdown!
Justin Timberlake’s professional career has taken him everywhere from fronting a boy band, to the big screen, to sold out shows on his new 20/20 Experience World Tour. The only thing that has been consistent with Timberlake is his forward momentum– whatever this artist does, he does 100%. Timberlake rose to fame when he was a member of ‘N Sync, but he came into his own as a solo artist, releasing three albums each selling over 7 million copies. He’s also become a big box office draw, thanks to great supporting roles in movies like Bad Teacher and The Social Network, as well as headlining flicks like In Time. But even with so many other passions and projects, Timberlake proved he didn’t miss a beat musically with the release of his 20/20 Experience albums in 2013.
After a stint as part of the R&B group NuBeginnings, Usher rose to fame in the late 90s, coming out of the gate strong with his self titled debut album before scoring major attention with his second release My Way. In the years since, Usher has released a total of seven studio albums which established him as one of the best selling artists of all time, and a string of hit songs. His music has awarded him eight GRAMMY awards, eighteen Hot 100 top-ten hits on Billboard, and a huge worldwide fan following. Usher has also branched off into acting and television, most notably as a coach on NBC’s hit series The Voice.
From humble beginnings to long and increasingly successful careers, it’s hard to find bigger names in the game than Usher and Justin Timberlake. But who’s number one when it comes to pop R&B super stars? Make your vote below!
