Justin Bieber became a global superstar after his mother started recording videos of him singing and playing guitar as an infant and posting them on YouTube. A music executive saw the videos and offered the teen singer a deal with Usher’s record label, resulting in his debut album My World 2009.
Bieber has since gone on to have an amazing career as a pop star. He has had many hit singles and albums and has become one of the most listened to artists in history.
During his meteoric rise to fame, he has had plenty of ups and downs. The media has always been quick to jump on anything that could be construed as a negative or controversial action or comment from the polarizing musician. He has been accused of everything from petty theft to sexual assault and even vandalism of public property. This has caused him to face backlash from the public and has tarnished his once-squeaky clean image.
The Canadian-born singer-songwriter is the youngest solo male artist to have seven songs reach the number one spot on the Billboard 200 and also the youngest male to get a billion streams on Spotify. His music has sold millions of records worldwide and has been certified platinum and multiplatinum in over 30 countries.
In addition to being a hugely successful musician, Justin has made a name for himself in the fashion world. He has been featured in several Calvin Klein ads and is a spokesman for the brand’s underwear line. He has also starred in the critically acclaimed film The Pursuit of Happiness.
Justin has a strong following and has influenced young girls around the world. He is the eighth most listened to artist on Spotify and has over 30 billion streams. His first album, My World, topped the charts when it was released in 2009 and has had many hits since then.
The music videos for these songs have been just as successful as the albums themselves. They have been watched more than 2.9 billion times on YouTube. They have helped to make him a very popular singer and he has been able to connect with his audience in a way that other celebrities have not.
Some of his best music videos have been released as part of his Purpose Tour. The album is a collection of love songs and ’80s-style anthems. It includes a powerful ballad about depression and a cathartic finale about faith.
The Pursuit of Happiness video for the song “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart” is a visual treat. It starts out with a bleak scene of a man sitting alone in his apartment and then the song builds into a climactic performance with a lot of dancing. The slick video features a mix of overhead and tracking shots. The backdrop of Iceland adds to the beauty and tranquility of the video. The simple yet stunning video makes this a standout music video from Justin’s catalog.