Reviewers often highlight how the song bridges the gap between teen pop and credible R&B.
: Usher provides a "slick touch" with his smooth R&B vocals, which some critics felt occasionally outshined Bieber’s younger, slightly flatter delivery at the time. Usher Justin Bieber Somebody To Love
: While the original version on My World 2.0 felt like a "puppy love" anthem, the remix featuring Usher (and production tweaks by Benny Blanco) added the club-ready weight needed for it to become a global top-20 hit. Reviewers often highlight how the song bridges the
“Unlike his merely irritating "Baby", this has a decent pop hook... "Somebody to Love" sounds to me better than most pop songs I've heard in recent years.” Rate Your Music Usher Justin Bieber Somebody To Love