Justin Bieber is an internationally renowned pop singer and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful artists of all time, and is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and global influence in modern-day popular music.
During his childhood, Bieber developed a passion for music and taught himself how to play the drums, piano, and guitar by ear. He also began singing and participating in local singing competitions, which eventually led to his becoming a superstar.
His mom started recording him singing songs on You Tube and he gained a large following online, which led to his first major record deal with Usher. The singer later became the first artist to have four singles enter the Top 40 before a debut album, and his 2009 release My World went platinum in several countries.
Bieber’s first album, My World, was released in November 2009. It reached number one in multiple countries and produced seven singles that hit the Billboard Hot 100.
After his success with My World, he embarked on a tour that spanned the globe. The tour included appearances at arenas in New York, Los Angeles, and London.
While touring, he toured the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. He signed a guestbook at the site, wishing Anne Frank “hopefully a belieber.”
He has since toured with Beyoncé, Katy Perry, and Mariah Carey. He also performed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
The singer has six studio albums and 33 singles to his credit, many of which have reached the top of the charts. He is the eighth most streamed artist on Spotify, with 69 million monthly listeners and over 30 billion streams.
Despite his popularity, Bieber has been frequently accused of offensive behavior, including spitting on his neighbors and making threatening comments. He has resigned from several tours for his behavior, and has also suffered from drug abuse.
A major part of his career has been spent with social media, where he has become known for his tweets and vlogs, as well as for his frequent appearances on television. He has appeared on shows such as X Factor, and has been featured in several Calvin Klein advertisements.
His songs have been played on television in many countries around the world. He is one of the most popular artists in the United States and has been awarded numerous awards for his work.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Bieber has released six albums and 33 singles that have been certified platinum or multi-platinum. He has sold more than 200 million records worldwide and is the most-streamed artist on YouTube.
His most recent studio effort, Purpose, was released in 2015 and produced three consecutive number-one singles. His collaboration with Luis Fonsi, “Despacito,” became the most-streamed song on Spotify, with over 69 million streams and an all-time record for most consecutive weeks at the top of the chart. The single was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2016 Grammys.