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''Versus'' is the first extended play by American R&B recording artist Usher. It was released on July 20, 2010 on LaFace Records and Jive Records in conjunction with the deluxe edition of his sixth studio album ''Raymond v. Raymond''. Several producers contributed to the production of the EP, including Polow da Don, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Drumma Boy, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Max Martin. ''Versus'' is marked as "the last chapter of ''Raymond v. Raymond''", and follows the theme of Usher exploring around the subjects of being newly single and a father. Preceding the EP's release was the lead single "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love", which achieved international success. The song peaked at number four on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and peaked inside the top-ten in several other countries singles charts. "Hot Tottie" and "Lay You Down" were released as the second and third singles, respectively, with the former becoming a US top-thirty hit. To promote the album, Usher appeared in several award and television shows, including ''Good Morning America'', ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' and ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!''. ''Versus'' debuted at number four on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 46,000 copies in its first week. It became Usher's sixth top-ten album in the United States, and has since, sold 302,000 copies in the country. Despite some criticism towards its pop-oriented material, the EP received generally positive reviews from most music critics. It earned Usher several nominations, including a ''Billboard'' Music Award, an International Dance Music Award and a NRJ Music Award. ==Background== In 2009, in an interview with ''People Magazine'', Usher, whose private life has been highly documented after filing for divorce from wife Tameka Foster, told that his sixth studio album will be, "racy, risky and edgy, and sometimes about personal experiences." In March, 2010, he released the album under the title ''Raymond v. Raymond''.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Raymond v. Raymond by Usher )〕 Upon its release, ''Raymond v. Raymond'' received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who were ambivalent towards its songwriting and themes.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Raymond v. Raymond (2010): Reviews )〕〔Kellman, Andy. (Review: ''Raymond v. Raymond'' ). Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved on July 3, 2012.〕 However, the album was a commercial success and peaked at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with sales of 329,000 for its first week; it became Usher's third consecutive US number one album. On July 8, 2010, ''Versus'' was announced as a follow-up to ''Raymond v. Raymond'', and is Usher's first extended play.〔〔 Described during a press release as "the last chapter of ''Raymond v. Raymond''", he stated that the EP will explore the subjects of being newly single and a father.〔 It would include ''Raymond v. Raymond'' single "There Goes My Baby", as well as 8 new tracks.〔 Several producers from the latter album contributed to the production of the EP, including Polow da Don, Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, Drumma Boy, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Tha Cornaboyz and Max Martin.〔name="independent.co.uk">〕 ''Versus track listing and album cover was revealed on July 21, 2010.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Usher’s ‘Versus’ Cover and Tracklisting Revealed )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Versus (EP)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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