My Boo songwriter reveals singer Usher was originally supposed to duet with instead of Alicia Keys

Beyoncé was certainly busy the year “My Boo” came out. In 2004, she won five Grammy Awards for her debut solo album, ...

Songwriter Makes Shocking Reveal that Usher’s “My Boo” Was Written for Beyoncé

During a podcast interview, songwriter Adonis Shropshire reveals “My Boo” was made for Usher and Beyoncé originally, not Alicia Keys.
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The Number Ones: Usher & Alicia Keys’ “My Boo”

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Everyone loves a ...
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The Meaning Behind “My Boo” by Usher and Alicia Keys

Usher is performing at the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. While the Internet predicts and wishes for a dream setlist, one song making most of these playlists is his hit single, “My Boo,” ...