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Must-See: Usher Channels James Brown on 'The Voice'

The Voice coach performed his latest single, "Twisted."
Usher Channels James Brown on 'The Voice'
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By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Usher traveled back in time and pulled performance elements from the iconic James Brown on last night’s episode of The Voice.

The “Climax” singer performed “Twisted” from his latest album, Looking 4 Myself. The high-energy performance showcased the ESSENCE Festival alum at his best. Complete with dancing and live vocals, Usher showed the contestants how to put on a show!

Check out his performance of “Twisted” above.