Jam of the Day: Usher - "Climax"

Usher is not usually know for his restraint and/or subtlety, so when I first heard this track, produced by Diplo, I was amazed at how he really reigned in his over-the-top tendencies. "Climax" is a great ballad, that grows with each listen. The song recalls the latest trend of dark R&B from The Weeknd and Drake. Usher's falsetto is quite lovely, singing the tortured lyrics about a relationship at a crossroads. Diplo's production is also stripped back, serving the song and singer perfectly.