Jermaine Dupri lately shared why teaming up with Chris Brown could possibly be a dangerous transfer, particularly due to his lengthy historical past with Usher.
Whereas talking on The Joe Budden Podcast, Dupri was requested a couple of potential Verzuz battle between Usher and Chris Brown. He mentioned he’s undoubtedly inquisitive about seeing it occur, but when it does, he’s 100% Group Usher. “I’m by no means gonna say Chris Brown,” Dupri mentioned. “I f*ck with Chris Brown, however I wrote half of the Usher songs. Y’all need me to go towards myself?” He made it clear that he couldn’t root for another person when he helped create so a lot of Usher’s greatest hits.
JD additionally talked about how vital it’s for each Usher and Breezy to remain true to themselves. He doesn’t need to see both of them copying the opposite’s fashion. “Be who you gotta be,” he mentioned. “Don’t do his dance.” He in contrast it to how bizarre it might be to see Prince making an attempt to repeat Michael Jackson’s strikes. To him, each artist ought to keep on with what makes them particular.
When requested if he’d ever make music with Chris Brown, Dupri mentioned he’d must assume twice. “It’s harmful at this level,” he admitted. “I’d fiddle and make Thriller, Usher will hate me eternally.” In different phrases, he’s nervous he might create one thing so good with Chris that it might trigger issues with Usher. General, Dupri made it clear that he has a variety of respect for each artists—however his connection to Usher runs deep.
Working with Chris Brown might result in stress, not simply due to competitors, however due to the loyalty he feels to somebody he’s been making hits with for years.
