He opened the encore with bright neon lights and an electrifying mix of “DJ Got Us Falling In Love.” He transitioned into a chopped and screwed mix of “OMG” and “Scream.” Finally, we transitioned into his most iconic hit, “Yeah!” which he performed on a stage adorned with green lasers. The encore of the show gave the crowd upbeat, lively performances of Usher’s biggest hits.
Usher also spent time making the crowd feel special, from singing “There Goes My Baby” directly to a birthday girl in the audience, to giving interludes to thank his fans and giving words of motivation. II,” in which he also recreated the iconic “Watch This” moment. To start, the crowd of 5,200 spent most of the night dancing and screaming every word along with Usher, from classic romantic songs like “My Boo” to upbeat hits like “Confessions Pt. Usher had great fan interaction during the duration of the concert.
Usher sat us down for some of his slower songs including “Can you Handle it” and “Seduction,” showing off some of his raw vocal ability, his awesome high notes and vocal runs, and giving the crowd a moment to croon along as well. Of course, Usher is known for his rich, smooth vocals, which he delivered much of during the performance. On songs like “Nice & Slow,” Usher made sure all eyes were on him by removing his shirt and performing sensually for the crowd. Usher performed songs like “I Don’t Mind” and “Bad Girl” in front of a gigantic contraption complete with stripper poles, on which scantily-clad dancers performed elaborate tricks on. There was definitely a sensual overtone to the show, as expected by Usher, who is known as a sex symbol in the world of R&B. In many moments of the show, Usher skewed more for the fun side-including some time on wheels! He performed the songs “Don’t Waste My Time” and “Good Love” all on rollerskates, with the help of colorful neon lights, a glowing disco ball, and 80s-inspired remixes of the songs. This transitioned quickly into a bass-and-brass-filled version of his 2001 song “Caught Up,” paired with an elaborate, Broadway-esque flash dance. Usher opened the show with a bang, with a sultry tango dance and a slowed-down, smooth jazz version of his 1997 hit “My Way,” complete with dramatic flashing blue and gold lights. “And everyone who’s been has told me it’s the best show you’ll ever see, so I’m excited.” “He’s been my favorite R&B artist for the last 15 years,” Marcus, a longtime Usher fan, said when asked if he was excited for the show. And when Usher hit the stage, everyone started screaming back the lyrics to him, in spite of their age. The sold-out, fourth show of Usher’s “My Way” residency was a gathering of all ages, from the “Grown and Sexy” crowd to excited-looking college students. General ticket prices begin at $79, and a limited number of VIP meet & greet packages also are available for each show.Usher, eight-time Grammy-winning R&B singer, made the crowd say “Yeah!” on the Las Vegas Dolby Live stage. UNL’s peer-to-peer program model and curriculum provide access, awareness, and empowerment to youth in underserved communities, in order to guide them on a pathway to leadership and help them make educational and career choices that match their passions,” as described in a statement. Founded in 1999 by Usher, UNL is on “a mission to transform the lives of underserved youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion-driven, global leaders. $1 from every ticket purchased for Usher’s 2023 residency will support his foundation, Usher’s New Look, Inc. Meanwhile, MGM Rewards will gain access to their presale during the Live Nation and Ticketmaster presale on Thursday, August 25, from 10 a.m.
Citi card members will have access to their presale on Tuesday, August 23 at 10 a.m. Fans can text (404) 737-1821 to gain access to the pre-sale code. Presale for the 2023 shows begins on Wednesday, August 24 at 10 a.m. Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Dolby Live at Park MGM
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