


The song was released as the third single from the album, following the success of " Burn". "Confessions Part II" received mixed reviews from critics. Its personal content evoked rumors and early responses from the public even before its release, believing that Usher was asserting the truth however, Dupri divulged that the story behind the album is about himself. This is a continuation of "Confessions Part I" which relates to a man's infidelity. Written by Usher, Dupri and Cox, the song is a confession of a man to his woman about his impregnated mistress.

On the country front, Tim McGraw corrals his third week atop Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart with “Live Like You Were Dying." Confessions Part II" is a song by R&B singer Usher, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox for Usher's fourth album Confessions. 2 on the Modern Rock chart, it remains at the top of the Mainstream Rock Tracks list for the seventh week. 1 on that chart with a debut appearance since Trapt’s “Headstrong” topped the list for five weeks in May and June of 2003. Modest Mouse’s “Float On” ends the four-week reign of Velvet Revolver’s “Slither” atop Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks tally. 94) and Ryan Cabrera’s “On the Way Down” (No. 79), Shawnna’s “Shake That Sh**” featuring Ludacris (No. 77), Three Days Grace’s “Just Like You” (No. 75), Andy Griggs’ “She Thinks She Needs Me” (No. 6 in its eighth week on the chart.Īlso debuting this week is Big & Rich’s “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” (No. 70 with “My Happy Ending.” It’s the second single from her latest Arista set “Under My Skin,” which debuted at No. Also making notable advances this week is Jadakiss’ “Why?” featuring Anthony Hamilton (52-36) and Young Buck’s “Let Me In” (73-54).Īvril Lavigne grabs the chart’s top debut at No. Houston’s “I Like That” featuring Chingy, Nate Dogg & I20 gains 21-15 in its second week as the chart’s greatest retail gainer. Suit,” also moves 53-21 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. Last week, the third single from his latest LaFace/Zomba set, “Confessions,” replaced second single “Burn” in the top slot. 1 on the singles tally, and extends the artist’s time on top to 21 non-consecutive weeks. “Confessions Part II,” his third single to hold the post this year, starts a second consecutive week at No. Once again Usher finds himself in the familiar position of being on top of Billboard’s Hot 100.
