During the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, it was R&B/pop artist Usher’s turn to perform. Many artists have performed at intermission of the biggest sporting event in the world.
Iconic figures like Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Beyonce have all graced the stage of the Super Bowl halftime show. The halftime show at the Super Bowl has been an exciting performance to look forward to outside of the game itself.
Each year there is a lot of anticipation for the Super Bowl. That could be true for the artist picked to perform as well. Usher has been performing for years at a very high level, leaving his mark in pop music.
With megahits like “My Boo,” “Yeah!,” “U Got It Bad,” “Burn,” and “You Make Me Wanna…,” Usher has sold millions of albums. Usher (Usher Raymond) has performed on many world tours and has a large fan base worldwide.
Usher’s performance at the Super Bowl LVIII was exciting to watch. The multitalented artist mixed in a lot of his hit songs in 13 minutes for the highly anticipated show. Usher was able to throw in songs from his previous records, dropped some fan favorites, and came out to perform in front of everyone in a very colorful fashion.
Usher has always been an admirable figure for male fashion. His performance at the Super Bowl included many strong reflective colors that complemented his singing, dancing, and overall performance.
In addition to his singing and dancing, Usher brought in a slew of choreographed dancers and backup singers. And let’s not forget about the Jackson State Marching Band that Usher added to his performance.
The Jackson State Marching Band did their thing and covered the field with an arrangement of instruments horns and drums. The music was amazing, explosive even. It was electric.
Adding to his sizzling Super Bowl performance, Usher dropped “Coming Home,” his ninth recording studio album. has a new record to be available this year with a popular single circulating. It’s Usher’s first album release in almost a decade (2016).
Due to his monumental success as a performing and recording artist, Usher has generated many top singles on the Billboard charts and has been able to keep his fans, supporters, many spectators, and even critics entertained with consistent charm and graceful music.
Dancing has been one of the highlights of an Usher performance throughout his career. He does it pretty well, too. Dancing has been one of those trademarks that fans have come to know Usher through.
Some of the most popular music videos Usher has made include both choreographed and free-style dancing that the Atlanta alum has included in his act. Usher’s dancing skills have always set him apart from other artists who occupied the same genre in which he dominated.
.@Usher keeps stacking wins. The #AppleMusicHalftime Show was the most-watched Super Bowl Halftime performance in history with an average of 129.3 million viewers. Relive this special performance now. https://t.co/Vh4qVbj7ZC pic.twitter.com/opIJ5PviIX
— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) February 14, 2024
Judging his Super Bowl performance, it doesn’t appear Usher is slowing down any in that regard. The Super Bowl has had many skillful and talented artists perform. Typically, these artists don’t disappoint.
It’s fun watching the Super Bowl halftime show. It’s an event that you don’t want to miss out on. That means don’t step away from the television screen if you’re watching the game at home or at one of the local sports bars or restaurants.
And if you’re one of the more fortunate individuals to be at the game itself, you might consider sticking around instead of rushing out to get something to eat.
The Super Bowl halftime show is good to watch. It certainly allows for water cooler talk in the office. Usher’s performance during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show was the most watched with over 123 million viewers checking in, according to Billboard.
So, there’s a lot of buzz going around about his performance. At the very least, Usher grabbed a lot of attention that will help album sales of his latest project. That’s entertainment.
Dennis Freeman Jr. is a photojournalist and a contributing writer. His portfolio includes shooting images for Sacramento City College and writing sports commentary. Dennis is a native of the Bay Area and resides currently in San Francisco, California.