The worse thing an artist can do is abandon/snub their core fanbase in order to appeal to the taste of 'at the moment' (aka trendy) music buyers. 10 years from now when Usher is long past his peak and commercial prowess, pop fans won't still be there to support him. But his core R&B fans will be, that is if he doesn't continue to ignore them. R&B audiences tend to be more loyal in the long run, if they were always catered to by said artist. When you're an urban act, the idea is to make the mainstream come around to you...not the other way around. Usher is playing a dangerous game with this pop crap.