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flag Usher’s 2004 hit "My Boo" was nearly scrapped but became a Grammy-winning R&B classic after Alicia Keys recorded the vocals.

flag Songwriter Adonis Shropshire revealed that Usher’s 2004 hit "My Boo" nearly didn’t make it to release, originally facing rejection during a late-night recording session. flag Though initially unimpressed, Usher later embraced the track, which was intended to feature Beyoncé before scheduling conflicts led to Alicia Keys recording the female vocals. flag The song’s emotional resonance and chemistry between the artists helped transform it into a chart-topping success, earning a Grammy and becoming a defining R&B anthem.

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