Remember the early 2000s when Usher’s voice was the soundtrack to every crush, heartbreak, and late-night dance party?

While jams like “Yeah!” and “Burn” still dominate playlists, some of his sleeper hits have slipped through the cracks—until now.

Here are 7 Usher songs you forgot existed (but will instantly recognize once that beat drops).

1. “U Don’t Have to Call” (2001)

This *8701* deep cut was a smooth, mid-tempo anthem about late-night booty calls—before that term was even a thing.

Fun fact: Usher almost left it off the album, thinking it was “too risqué,” but producer Jermaine Dupri insisted it was a hit.

Cue the nostalgia when you hear that opening whisper: *”You don’t have to call… you don’t have to call…”*

2. “Can U Handle It?” (2004)

A sultry slow jam from the *Confessions* era, this track was overshadowed by mega-hits like “Confessions Part II.”

Behind the scenes: Usher recorded it in one take after a marathon studio session—proof that exhaustion sometimes breeds magic.

Before Usher was a global superstar, this *My Way* track was his first solo #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The kicker? He was just 18 years old when he recorded it, making us all question what we’d accomplished as teens.

This club banger was *everywhere* in 2001, thanks to its infectious hook and Usher’s effortless swagger.

Trivia: The song’s music video, filmed in a single continuous shot, cost less than $50,000—a steal by today’s standards.

Everyone knows the original, but the remix with Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland flew under the radar.

The duo’s chemistry was so electric, rumors swirled about a secret romance (spoiler: they were just really good friends).

From the underrated *Raymond v. Raymond* album, this track blended Usher’s R&B roots with futuristic production.

The title was a cheeky nod to early internet slang—proof that even legends try (and nail) trends.

A posse-cut banger that somehow didn’t blow up, despite Jay-Z’s fiery verse and Usher’s velvet-smooth hooks.

Bonus: The song’s title was inspired by Usher’s love of spicy food—talk about niche inspiration.

So, how many of these had you humming along?

Usher’s discography is a goldmine of forgotten gems, and revisiting them is like uncovering buried treasure.

Which one will you stream first? (Don’t lie—we know it’s “Pop Ya Collar.”)