Jay-Z Beyond the Standard Model: His 21st Birthday, His Eight-Year-Old Self-titled Album “Confessions”

The Halftime Show with one of the world’s greatest performers is something we are proud of and we’re looking forward to even more this year,” Oliver said.

“Confessions” sold more than ten million units in the U.S. and earned him eight nominations at the 2005GRAMMYs, winning him three. Ray Charles’ “Genius Loves Company” was released two months after the legend died, which is when he lost album of the year.

“Confessions” ranks among one of the best-selling music projects of all time and launched No. 1 hits such as “Yeah!” “Burn” and “Confessions Part II” were included. His special edition version included the smooth hit “My Boo,” a duet with Alicia Keys. The epic album will be 20 years old next year.

The “Usher: My Way” residency in Las Vegas has sold-out shows and received rave reviews. On Sunday he’s starting an eight-night block of performances in Paris. Usher is expected to wrap up his Las Vegas residency in early December before he makes his Super Bowl halftime appearance a couple months later.

“Ever since his debut at the age of 15, he’s been charting his own unique course,” he said of Usher, who released his debut self-titled album in 1994. In total, he’s released eight studio projects that were filled with hits including “U Got It Bad,” “U Remind Me,” “You Make Me Wanna,” “Nice & Slow” and “Love In This Club” with Jeezy.

“Beyond his flawless singing and exceptional choreography, Usher bares his soul,” Jay-Z continued. “His remarkable journey has propelled him to one of the grandest stages in the world. I can’t wait to see it.