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Justin Bieber
OriginStratford, Ontario, Canada
GenresPop, R&B[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, percussion,[2] trumpet[3]
Years active2007–present
LabelsIsland, RBMG
Websitejustinbiebermusic.com

Justin Bieber (/ˈbiːbər/, BEE-bər; born March 1, 1994)[4][5] is a Canadian pop/R&B[1] singer, songwriter and actor. Born and raised on Stratford, Ontario, Canada, he later moved to Atlanta, Georgia pursue a music career with his manager, Scooter Braun who discovered him on YouTube. He then auditioned for Usher who then signed him to a joint venture between he and Braun, Raymond Braun Music Group, and then with L.A. Reid and Island Def Jam.

His debut release, an extended play, My World was released in November 2009, and spawned the hit singles, "One Time" and "One Less Lonely Girl". In addition to receiving positive reviews, it reached number one in Canada, and in the top five of the United Kingdom, and United States, and was certified Platinum in multiple regions. His first full studio release, My World 2.0 was released on March 2010, receiving positive reviews and was topped the charts and reached the top ten in several countries. The album spawned the international hit single, "Baby".

Bieber is inspired by R&B and pop legends such as Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder was well as contemporary stars such as Usher, Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo, and Elliot Yamin. Bieber himself is credited along with several contemporaries for the revival of teen pop in the mainstream in the late 2000s. In 2010, Bieber was named one of People 's 100 Most Beautiful People list.

Biography

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1992-2008: Early life and career beginnings

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Bieber was born on March 1, 1994 in Stratford, Ontario. Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette, was 18 years old when she became pregnant with her son. Bieber was raised as an only child by Mallette, who worked low-paying office jobs, though Bieber maintains contact with his father.[6] As he grew, Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.[7] In late 2007, when he was twelve, Bieber sang Ne-Yo's "So Sick" for a local singing competition in Stratford and placed second.[2] Mallette posted a video of the performance on YouTube for their family and friends to see. She continued to upload videos of Bieber singing covers of various R&B songs, and Bieber's popularity on the site grew.[8]

While searching for videos of a different singer, Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive of So So Def, clicked on one of Bieber's videos by accident.[6] Impressed, Braun tracked down the theater Bieber was performing in, located Bieber's school, and finally contacted Mallette. Mallette was reluctant; she remembered praying, "God, I gave him to you. You could send me a Christian man, a Christian label!"[6] However, after praying with her church elders and receiving their encouragement, she permitted Braun to fly Bieber, then 13,[8] to Atlanta, Georgia to record demo tapes.[6]

A week after arriving, Bieber sang for R&B singer/songwriter Usher,[9] who arranged an audition with Antonio L.A. Reid at Island Records, who in turn signed him to Island Records in October 2008.[8] Justin Timberlake was reportedly in the running to sign Bieber, but he eventually signed with Usher.[10] Bieber and his mother then moved to Atlanta, also the home of Usher and Braun, to base his career.

2009-2010: My World and My World 2.0

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Bieber's first single, "One Time", was released to radio while Bieber was still recording his debut album.[11] The song reached number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 during its first week of release in July 2009,[8] and later peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. During fall 2009 it had success in international markets.[12] The song was certified Platinum in Canada and the U.S. and Gold in the Australia and New Zealand.[13][14][15] Bieber's first album My World, was released on November 17, 2009. Three consecutive singles, "One Less Lonely Girl", "Love Me", and "Favorite Girl", were released exclusively on the iTunes store and charted within the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100.[16] The previous[clarification needed] was also released to radio and peaked within the top fifteen in the Canada and the U.S., being certified Gold in the latter.[16] My World was eventually certified Platinum in the U.S. and Canada and Silver in the UK.[15][17] To promote the album, Bieber performed in several live shows such as mtvU's VMA 09 Tour, European program The Dome, YTV's The Next Star and The Today Show,[7][18] The Wendy Williams Show, Lopez Tonight, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, It's On with Alexa Chung, Good Morning America, Chelsea Lately, and BET's 106 & Park with Rihanna. Bieber also guest starred in an episode of True Jackson, VP in late 2009.[19]

Bieber performed Stevie Wonder's "Someday at Christmas" for U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington, which was broadcast on December 20, 2009 on USA television broadcaster TNT.[20] Bieber was also one of the performers at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest on December 31.[21] Bieber was a presenter at the 52nd Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. He was invited to be a vocalist for the remake of We Are The World for its 25th anniversary to benefit Haiti after the earthquake. Bieber sings the opening line, which was sung by Lionel Richie in the original version.[22] On March 12, 2010, a version of K'naan's "Wavin' Flag" recorded by a collective of Canadian musicians known as Young Artists for Haiti was released. Bieber is featured in the song, performing the closing lines.

"Baby", the lead single from the second half of his debut album, which features Ludacris, was released in January 2010 and became his biggest hit thus far, charting at number five in the U.S. and reaching the top ten in seven other countries.[16] Two digital singles, "Never Let You Go", and "U Smile" were top thirty hits on the U.S. Hot 100, and top twenty hits in Canada.[16] According to review aggregator Metacritic, the album has received "generally favorable reviews".[23] It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, making Bieber the youngest solo male act to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963.[24] My World 2.0 also debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, Irish Albums Chart, and Australian Albums Chart, and the New Zealand Albums Chart [16] and reached the top ten of fifteen other countries.[25][26] To promote the album, Bieber appeared on several live programs including The View, the 2010 Kids Choice Awards, Nightline, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Dome and 106 and Park.[27][28] On April 10, 2010, Bieber was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.[29]

2010 onwards: Future projects

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Bieber will begin recording his next release in Summer 2010 in New York City.[30] British singer and songwriter Taio Cruz has confirmed he is writing on Bieber's next project.[31]

Bieber's voice is now deeper than it was when he recorded his albums because of puberty. The singer discussing his vocals remarked, "It cracks. Like every teenage boy, I'm dealing with it and I have the best vocal coach in the world. [...] Some of the notes I hit on "Baby" I can't hit anymore. We have to lower the key when I sing live."[32]

Musical style and influences

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Image

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According to Jan Hoffman of The New York Times, part of Bieber's appeal stems from his YouTube channel. In contrast to singers whose careers were launched by high profile franchises like American Idol or the Disney Channel, "Justin, his fans passionately believe, is homemade. Long before he released his EP, “My World,” in mid-November, the YouTube videos attracted millions of views."[6] Braun recognized the appeal. Prior to flying him to Atlanta, Braun wanted to "build him up more on YouTube first" and had Bieber record more home videos for the channel. "I said: ‘Justin, sing like there’s no one in the room. But let’s not use expensive cameras.’ We’ll give it to kids, let them do the work, so that they feel like it’s theirs," recalled Braun.[6] Bieber continues to upload videos to the same channel and has opened a Twitter account, from which he interacts with fans regularly.[8] The accounts also serve marketing purposes; for example, Bieber's music video for "One Time" only began selling quickly after it was uploaded to YouTube.[33]

Usher comments that while he and Bieber were both signed at the same time, "I had the chance to ramp up my success, where this has happened to Bieber abruptly." As a result, Usher, Braun, Bieber's bodyguard, Kenny, and other adults surrounding Bieber constantly coach him on handling fame and his public image.[6] After signing Bieber, Usher appointed one of his former assistants, Ryan Good, to be Bieber's road manager and stylist. Good, nicknamed Bieber's "swagger coach", helped develop Bieber's public image. Good created a "streetwise look" for the singer which consisted of baseball caps, hoodies, dog chains and flashy sneakers. Amy Kaufman of The Los Angeles Times comments, "Though a product of a middle-class suburban upbringing in Stratford, Ontario, Bieber's manner of dress and speech ("Wassup man, how you doin'?" or "It's like, you know, whateva' ") suggest he's mimicking his favorite rappers."[34]

Bieber is often featured in teen magazines such as Tiger Beat,[6] and has been labeled a "teen hearthrob".[35]

Crowd control problems

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Thousands of screaming fans showed up at a US mall to see Bieber on November 27, 2009

Bieber's popularity has caused safety concerns. While promoting My World, Bieber was scheduled to appear at Long Island's Roosevelt Field Mall, but the performance had to be cancelled.[36] Over 3,000 screaming fans showed up for the appearance. The event got out of control, and over 35 units from the Nassau County and Garden City police departments had to be called in. Several fans received minor injuries. The police arrested an Island Records senior vice-president, James A. Roppo, reportedly for hindering the police's crowd control efforts by not sending a timely message on Twitter as instructed by the police.[36] James Roppo pleaded not guilty to all charges.[37][38] On March 24, 2010 Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, was arrested on one count of second-degree reckless endangerment and one count of second-degree criminal nuisance related to the incident. Braun pleaded not guilty to both charges and was later released.[39]

On April 27, 2010, a scheduled promotional performance was cancelled by Australian police after several girls were injured in a crowd crush. Bieber was scheduled to sing three songs for the Channel Seven program, Sunrise. An estimated 4,000 pre-teen girls showed up at 3:00am and stormed past safety barricades. In addition to those injured, dozens were treated for hyperventilation. In a Twitter message after the incident, Bieber said: "I want to make this clear... I don't cancel.” Bieber's tweet continued, stating: “I woke up this morning to the police canceling the show for safety reasons. I’m very happy about the welcome and the love from around the world, but I want everyone to still remember my fans safety comes first. At the end of the day I want you all to enjoy the music."[40]

Arriving at Auckland airport in New Zealand later that day, RadioLIVE New Zealand reported on airport security's efforts to keep Bieber out of trouble. He later tweeted that somebody stole his hat and "knocked down [his] mama." [41] The teenage girl who stole the hat then uploaded a video to the Internet, outlining the demands of her extortion attempt.[42] The next day, she returned the hat amid speculation of possible criminal charges.[43]

Discography

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Main article: Justin Bieber discography

Albums

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Tours

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Opening act

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Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 True Jackson, VP Himself Guest star
2010 Silent Library
School Gyrls Cameo
Saturday Night Live Guest star/performer Ep 35.18

Awards and nominations

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Favorite International Video – "One Time"
2010, Album of the Year, My World – Nominated
2010, Pop Album of the Year, My World – Nominated
2010, New Artist of the Year – Nominated
2010, Best International Act – Nominated

References

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  2. ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (2009-04-28). "Usher Introduces Teen Singer Justin Bieber". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
  3. ^ "MTV- Justin Bieber artist profile". Retrieved 2009-12-22.
  4. ^ a b Anderson, Kyle (22 February 2010). "Justin Bieber Joins The Ranks Of Youngest 'SNL' Performers". MTV. Retrieved 24 February 2010.
  5. ^ inogolo:how to pronounce Justin Bieber.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h Justin Bieber is Living the Tween Idol Dream – NYTimes.com
  7. ^ a b "The Today Show + Justin Bieber = Awesome". Island DefJam. 2009-09-11. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  8. ^ a b c d e Herrera, Monica (2009-07-19). ""Time" is right for teen singer Justin Bieber". Reuters. Billboard. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
  9. ^ "Neon Limelight Interviews: Usher Protegé Justin Bieber: Accidental Star". Neon-Limelight.com. 2009 11 08. Retrieved 2009 11 08. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  10. ^ Vena, Jocleyn (2009-09-13). "Justin Bieber's Debut Album Isn't Just About Teen Love". MTV. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
  11. ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story
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  13. ^ "Justin Bieber AIRA Singles Certification". ARIA. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
  14. ^ "Justin Bieber RIANZ Singles Certification week commencing Monday March 29, 2010". RIANZ. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  15. ^ a b "Justin Bieber RIAA Singles Certification". RIAA. Retrieved 2010-01-10. Cite error: The named reference "RIAA" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  16. ^ a b c d e "Justin Bieber Chart History- Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-11. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ "Justin Bieber BPI album certifications". BPI. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  18. ^ "Justin Bieber performs "One Time" live on mtvU's VMA Tour 2009". MTV.com. Retrieved 2009-09-28. {{cite web}}: Text "date-2009-09-09" ignored (help)
  19. ^ "Justin Bieber to Guest Star on True Jackson VP!".
  20. ^ "Justin Bieber joins Mary J Blige and others for 'Christmas In Washington'". 2009-12-02.
  21. ^ "Fergie to host New Year's celebration with Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest". 2009-12-07.
  22. ^ "'We Are The World' Remake Brings Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Pink, Usher, More Together For Haiti". MTV News. 2010-02-02. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
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  25. ^ "Justin Bieber - My World - Music Charts". Retrieved 2010-04-14.
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  27. ^ Sneed, Elizabeth. "Singer Justin Bieber would date a fan". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2010-03-23. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  28. ^ "Justin Bieber Makes Millions Happy With the Release of 'My World 2.0'". AOL JSYK. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-23.
  29. ^ "Justin Bieber Coming Back To NY For Saturday Night Live". Long Island Press. February 21, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
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  34. ^ Adults work hard to manage Justin Bieber's image
  35. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20346575,00.html
  36. ^ a b "Aggressive Roosevelt Field crowd cancels Bieber visit". Newsday. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  37. ^ Police: Mall security lacking for big teen crowd Newsday November 21, 2009
  38. ^ Record exec pleads not guilty in mall fiasco Newsday November 21, 2009
  39. ^ Justin Bieber's manager arrested in LI 'near-riot' Newsday March 24, 2010
  40. ^ Another Justin Bieber show cancelled by chaos Allentown morning call April 27, 2010
  41. ^ Justin Bieber arrives to a mob at Auckland airport, New Zealand, April 27, 2010.
  42. ^ Justin Bieber hat thief may face charges, April 28th, 2010.
  43. ^ Justin Bieber hat theif returns prized possession. April 28th, 2010.
  44. ^ "'Michael Bublé, Drake, Justin Bieber, AND 'premier rock legends' as Junos announce 2010 nominees, performers". National Post. 2010-03-03. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
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