My Way is the second studio album by American singer Usher. It was released on September 16, 1997, by LaFace Records in North America. Serving as the follow-up to his self-titled debut album (1994), which had produced the Gold-certified single "Think of You" but failed to establish him as a star, My Way underwent several creative iterations before producer Jermaine Dupri assumed the role of primary and executive producer. This shift allowed Usher to take a more active role in the album' conception, while also collaborating with Babyface, Sprague "Doogie" Williams, and guest artists Monica and Lil' Kim.