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Rob examines the crossroads of Usher’s pop star persona and Lil Jon’s unique vocal and musical genius this week when taking a look back at the smash hit “Yeah!” (1:00). Then, he is joined by Clover Hope to talk about the construction of Usher’s career, the imagery and storytelling that went into making him more interesting to audiences, his staying power, and more (59:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Clover Hope
Producers: Jonathan Kermah, Justin Sayles, and Bobby Wagner
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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