The song "Yeah!" by R&B singer Usher was released on January 27, 2004 featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris. This song was categorized into the "crunk" and R&B genre. Later Usher made his own category labeled "Crunk&B."
Classic Jam: Usher - Yeah!
Let's go back to 04' with this classic.
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Singer-songwriter Usher performs on stage at the Samsung Pay New Year's Eve Party at The Fonda Theatre on December 31, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Samsung)
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The song was released as the lead single on Usher's fourth studio album Confessions. When the song went commecial, it topped the Hot 100 Billboard chart at number one and stayed there for twelve weeks straight. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the song platinum selling over 600,000 copies.