Justin Drew Bieber, born March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada, is a globally renowned pop musician, actor, and singer-songwriter. Discovered in 2008 by talent manager Scooter Braun through YouTube videos, Bieber quickly rose to fame after meeting Usher Raymond and signing with RBMG and Island Records.
His debut EP, My World (2009), was certified platinum, making Bieber the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the Billboard Hot 100. His first full-length album, My World 2.0 (2010), debuted at number one in several countries and featured the hit single “Baby.” Bieber’s early career included the My World Tour, remix albums, and the 3D concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
Bieber continued his success with Under the Mistletoe (2011) and Believe (2012), both debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Known for his massive fanbase called “Beliebers,” he gained over 40 million Twitter followers and was named the third-most powerful celebrity by Forbes in 2012.
In 2013, Bieber released the concert film Justin Bieber’s Believe and the digital album Journals. His 2015 album Purpose was highly personal and included chart-topping singles like “Love Yourself,” “Sorry,” and “What Do You Mean?” The album’s success led to the Purpose World Tour, earning him a Billboard Touring Award.
His fifth studio album, Changes, was released in 2020, continuing his evolution as a pop artist with a blend of R&B influences.
Discography:
- My World (2009)
- My World 2.0 (2010)
- Under the Mistletoe (2011)
- Believe (2012)
- Journals (2013)
- Purpose (2015)
- Changes (2020)
Bieber’s journey from a YouTube sensation to a global pop icon showcases his resilience, adaptability, and broad appeal across generations.