In anticipation of Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, Erika and Steven talk about their favorite Usher collaborations with the producers, friends, and artists in his circle and whom they think he might bring out to perform with him. Then Erika is joined by her longtime friends and music journalists Julianne Escobedo Shepherd and Clover Hope to talk about what makes Usher and his collaborations so special.

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Hosts: Erika Ramirez and Steven Othello

Guests: Julianne Escobedo Shepherd and Clover Hope

Producer: Sasha Ashall

Theme Music: Devon Renaldo

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