In short
The artists most similar to Usher are Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Beyoncé and Sia, from the same contemporary r&b, soul and hip hop circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Usher?
The artists most similar to Usher are Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Beyoncé and Sia, from the same contemporary r&b, soul and hip hop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Usher?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Maroon 5 have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Usher" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Usher?
Usher is usually associated with contemporary r&b, soul, hip hop and pop (artist · US · born 1978), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 28 October 2026.