![]() In fact, Usher’s Confessions is the epitome of a body of art that goes above and beyond. To merely say that this record upholds that standard would be a complete understatement. Similarly in more recent years, when Bruno Mars released his best album to date: 24K Magic (2017), its prominence and attraction was unparalleled out of the gate. When Michael Jackson released Thriller (1982), Stevie Wonder released Songs In The Key Of Life (1977) and Lauryn Hill released The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998), their magnitudes elicited similar effect. Raymond’s magnum opus.Įvery once in awhile, an album is released which beholds enough weight and gravity to shift the entire world. I doubt this damn-near perfect alignment between themes for the album and its marketing scheme were deliberate but it all fit together quite nicely, thus adding another element to the allure of Mr. Many began to wonder whether this was fact or fiction, which helped to unintentionally popularize the album. In addition, people began to ponder about the premise of the album: Usher impregnating his mistress. ![]() Before even getting the opportunity to watch a commercial or see an ad in the street, rumors of “Burn” being about Usher’s ex spread like wildfire across beauty shops and barbershops throughout the nation. This moment in time was pioneering for the industry because it paved way to a genius marketing scheme never really utilized in the R&B industry beforehand: network marketing. Aside from the impressive quality of music, the subject matter was controversial and designed for hearsay to bubble on the surface. ![]() Upon observation of promotion for this record, Usher’s PR team capitalized on the mass speculation behind who exactly he was referring to in his songs and the unending cycle of rumors to follow. Due to Usher’s coverage of such personal experiences, it was very relatable and provided his audience with a direct scope into his life, which coincidentally leads into some more groundbreaking s**t about this record, the marketing scheme behind it. For example, the track “Burn” was inspired by Usher’s break-up with Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, member of the legendary R&B trio TLC. Also, many of the concepts touched upon in this record stem from real-life experiences, which makes this album even more soul wrenching. SHEESH! Whew Chileeee! In the grand scheme of songwriting, such a heavy-hitting and intimate idea was never previously executed before Confessions in the canon of American R&B, especially at such a widespread level. If you thought that was a lot, Usher digs deeper with the idea of “confessing” to his primary significant other that he has impreganated his side-mistress. On another note, Usher and his accompanying team utilized this special mix of tracks to conceptually tackle one of the most harrowing consequences of human interaction: heartbreak and reconciliation with the after-effects of it all. Subsequent to the emergence of Confessions, this formula echoed in the DNA of the next wave of prominent R&B artists to follow including Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Miguel, The-Dream, Trey Songz and Omarion just to name a few. Prior to the creation of Confessions, such a technique was not trendy and often times, viewed as a risky measure when crafting an R&B album.With tracks like Yeah! (crunk/club-banger), Throwback (upbeat track) and Caught Up (club-banger), Usher expands the historically accepted margins for how full-length R&B albums can be structured. Albeit the record revolves around the central ideas of infidelity and heartbreak, Usher leans away from the typical 90s formula of slow ballads taking over most of the record to incorporating definitive high-energy tracks. After assembling a squad of some of the most reputable R&B and Hip-Hop producers of all time such as founder of So So Def records Jermaine Dupri, 90s R&B hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Bryan Michael-Cox and legendary hip-hop producer Just Blaze among many others, this all-star team help to craft a timeless mixture of heartbroken ballads and up-tempo tracks, which incorporate the musical genres of hip-hop, R&B, crunk and dance-pop. Album Artwork For “Confessions” (Arista Records)įirst and foremost, the eclectic nature of the audio production on Confessions is unlike anything the genre of R&B had yet experienced prior to its release.
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![]() He is usually, but not always, portrayed as living a comfortable and pampered life, while Jerry (originally called "Jinx"), a small brown house mouse, always living in close proximity to Tom. These cartoons all were released on DVD in 2009 as part of Tom and Jerry: The Chuck Jones Collection.Tom (originally called "Jasper") is a big, blue/grey who is often believed to be either a Russian Blue or a domestic shorthair cat. They were released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The following 34 cartoons were produced by Chuck Jones in Hollywood, California. 1961 Numbersġ963–1967: Chuck Jones/Sib Tower 12 cartoons All the cartoons were released to theaters by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Snyder, and animated at Snyder's Rembrandt Films in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The following thirteen cartoons were directed by Gene Deitch, produced by William L. Last appearances of Joan, Jeannie, and the baby.ġ961–1962: Gene Deitch/Rembrandt Films cartoons Last Tom and Jerry cartoon in CinemaScope and Perspecta Stereo. Last appearance of the Duckling and George. Nominated for an Annie Award.ĬinemaScope remake of Hatch Up Your Troubles Part of the Mouseketeer series.įinal Tom and Jerry cartoon with Fred Quimby as producerįirst Tom and Jerry cartoon with William Hanna and Joseph Barbera as both producers and directors. Made in both standard and widescreen formats Jerry takes two little little orphan mice on a cub scout retreat. Only Tom and Jerry cartoon scored by Edward Plumb Second T&J film combining several earlier cartoons. Nibbles speaks for the first time and is renamed Tuffy. Tom is shown without his tail for a second. Rarely aired on television due to racial stereotypes. Only time that Mammy-Two Shoes' face is seen.įirst cartoon to use 'Made in Hollywood, U.S.A.' on the end titles. First cartoon to have Daws Butler (in the style of Jimmy Durante) voice Spike.įirst T&J film combining several earlier cartoons ![]() One of two cartoons not included in Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection.įirst appearance of Tyke the dog. Only Tom and Jerry cartoon animated by Irving Levine.ġ948 Little Orphan The 1948 Numbers Nominated for an Academy Award for Short Subjects, Cartoons Tom also speaks twice more in the episode, once for 20 straight seconds. Tom sings 'Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby' by Louis Jordan. Also first T&J cartoon animated by Michael Lah. Won an Academy Award for Short Subjects, Cartoonsįirst Tom and Jerry cartoon to be nominated for an Annie Awardįirst appearance of Nibbles. This is the first time Tom wins a fight with Jerry. Tom gets a million dollars from his aunt and moves to New York where Jerry abuses how Tom can't hurt any living being even a mouse to keep the money. First T&J cartoon animated by Ray Patterson. Last T&J cartoon animated by George Gordon.įirst appearances of Butch and Topsy. ![]() Tom is named Jasper and Jerry is named Jinx in this short.įirst cartoon in series to use A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Cartoon line at endingįirst cartoon in which Tom and Jerry speakįirst cartoon to win an Academy Award for Short Subjects. It is about two characters: a blue cat named Tom and a house mouse named Jerry.īelow is a list of the Tom and Jerry animated shorts. Tom and Jerry is an American animatedcartoon series. From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ![]() “Inertia is so easy in this process, because there’s no one right way to transition a business to the next generation, and it can get cumbersome and complicated,” says Cathy. The last time Downey visited the farm, Cathy asked him to draw scenarios on sheets of poster paper, which she keeps taped on the kitchen wall as a reminder. They want to be fair to her while assuring the continuation of the farm.Ĭathy met Mike Downey and Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies in Lisbon, Iowa, at an ag banking meeting and set up a series of consultations. They have an older daughter, Tayler, who has a career in Florida. ![]() The Onions are trying to figure out the best way to transition the farm to Austin, but it’s a work in process. It was the worst year because it was so wet the planting didn’t get finished until June. It was the best year because he got to farm with his son. When Austin came back, Steve told him the first year was his best worst year. ![]() “Even though his dad couldn’t be here, he sure surrounded himself with great men who became advisers and mentors to Steve, and that was a tremendous gift,” says Cathy. At 24, Steve farmed the ground his parents owned and acres he and his dad crop-shared for longtime landlords. Steve, 60, worked alongside his dad until 1984, when his father died of colon cancer at age 50, after a four-year battle. “It’s capital-intensive for a young person to start crop farming by buying land and equipment.” “Austin is eager to buy ground, but we reminded him it took us a while before we could invest,” says Cathy. He trades out his sweat equity for machinery use. ![]() He makes all the decisions on marketing, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals. When Austin graduated from college and came home, he rented two of the farms Steve previously farmed. The Onions have a row-crop and cow-calf operation near Industry. It’s more important to enjoy what you do than aspire to do something for your father or just chase dollars.”ĭown the road from the Litchfields, Steve and Cathy Onion are working on a succession plan with their son, Austin, 26. “After a couple of harvests, if farming is his passion, good, and if not, he is young enough to pivot into something else. Harvest, which consumes so much time and energy, will be a test of Ryan’s desire to farm, says Kendell. “It would be difficult to have Ryan take over spreadsheets I created over the years, so I thought we might jump into this new platform. They are working on a web-based farm management platform so they can have real-time insight to profitability at the field level. During that time, Ryan will be a third employee while Kendell teaches him management of the farm and the numbers side of the operation. I have two key employees, and one of them wants to slow down and retire.” He decided not to make any drastic changes for two years. Kendell set about figuring out how to work Ryan into the succession plan.
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