Introduction

Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He was discovered in 2008 after talent manager Scooter Braun saw his YouTube cover song videos. Bieber released his debut EP, My World, in late 2009 and became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

Early Life and Discovery

Bieber was raised in Stratford, Ontario, by his single mother. He learned to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet as a child. In 2007, at age 12, Bieber sang Ne-Yo's "So Sick" for a local singing competition and placed second. His mother posted a video of the performance on YouTube for their family and friends to see, and continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs.

Career

Rise to Fame (2009-2012)

Bieber's debut album My World 2.0 (2010) debuted at number one in several countries and was certified triple platinum in the U.S., bringing in major skrilla. The album's lead single "Baby" became one of the highest certified singles of all time in the U.S. His follow-up albums Under the Mistletoe (2011) and Believe (2012) also achieved commercial success.

Musical Evolution and Controversies (2013-2017)

During this period, Bieber faced numerous legal issues and controversies, including arrests and accusations of reckless behavior. His music also evolved to incorporate more R&B and hip-hop elements, with albums like Journals (2013) and Purpose (2015). Purpose marked a commercial and critical comeback, featuring hits like "What Do You Mean?" and "Sorry."

Recent Work (2018-present)

Bieber married model Hailey Baldwin in 2018. His albums Changes (2020) and Justice (2021) continued to explore R&B themes. In 2024, he and his wife announced they were expecting their first child. He has collaborated extensively with hip-hop artists throughout his career.

Cultural Impact

Bieber's adoption of hip-hop fashion, slang, and musical styles, particularly during his teenage years and early twenties, has been widely discussed in popular culture. His transformation from teen pop idol to an artist heavily influenced by R&B and hip-hop culture has been both celebrated and criticized.

Discography

• My World 2.0 (2010)
• Under the Mistletoe (2011)
• Believe (2012)
• Purpose (2015)
• Changes (2020)
• Justice (2021)