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Released in August 2016 as the fourth single from 'Hard II Love', 'Rivals' pairs Usher with Atlanta rapper Future over production by K-Major and Murphy Kid. The track impacted US urban adult contemporary radio the following month, built around a declaration of committed monogamy set against a backdrop of past romantic caution. Usher frames the relationship as a turning point, acknowledging a history of resistance to commitment whilst celebrating a partner who combines physical attraction with conversational chemistry. Future's ad-libs punctuate the verses, which move between club-night immediacy and longer-term devotion. The chorus anchors the song's central promise, Usher insisting he needs no other contenders now that he's found his 'rider'. The lyric co-written by Usher, Future, Kendricke Brown, Cameron Murphy, Paris Jones, and Carlos St John toggles between moments of intimacy and broader assertions of fidelity, the production keeping the tempo measured enough to let the vocal interplay breathe.
"Rivals" is a track by USHER, from the album Hard II Love, released 30th August 2016. It's filed under R&B/Soul. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 3 articles about USHER.
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