CNN The 2000s January 1, 2022 23:37:00
>> usher's "confessions" was deeply personal and relatable. he just laid it all out there. ♪ i got to tell it all ♪ >> he has the moves and the style, and i think that he is a big hope for people at that time, that like here's a brother that's really doing it. ♪ i think that you should let it burn ♪ >> we had trey songz and chris brown, usher. but the superstars of r&b are the women. absolutely. ♪ i keep on falling in and out of love with you ♪ >> alicia keys, uber talent. oh my god. sings, composes, and plays. she's the total package. ♪ no one no one no one can get in the way of...