Justin Bieber is a pop star born in Canada. He is one of the best-selling artists in the world. His albums have reached number one in the US and several other countries. As a child, he showed a strong interest in music. He learned to play drums, piano and trumpet. In addition, he was very interested in football.
At age fifteen, Justin Bieber got his start in the music industry. He performed in a local singing contest and won second place. Then, his mother started uploading videos of him performing. This eventually caught the attention of a music executive, who discovered his talent on YouTube. Afterwards, Justin signed a musical contract with Raymond Braun Media Group.
Eventually, he joined a group called Monsters & Strangerz. Later, he worked with Diplo and Skrillex in a collaboration. With these collaborations, Justin got a lot of popularity. Aside from his music career, he also became a spokesman for Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization that builds schools in underdeveloped areas.
He has a voice that ranges from two to four octaves. His voice is often described as sultry and husky. One of his songs, “Boyfriend,” was a hit. He released a song with Nicki Minaj called “Party Anthem,” in October 2012.
However, his rise to fame was not without complications. He had a number of controversies and scandals. It was later reported that he had a pet monkey. He also accused a neighbor of spitting on him. Others accused him of driving too fast in a residential area. He was involved in lawsuits involving vandalism.
During his first years of his career, he often wore purple clothing. At the time, his mother was a single mom and did not have a partner. She was from French-Canadian and distant Scottish roots.
Justin Bieber was influenced by singers such as Michael Jackson. He also had a relationship with Selena Gomez. Some of his most popular songs include “Boyfriend” and “Where Are U Now.” These songs have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. He has been nominated for several Grammy Awards. He was named one of the “50 Sexiest Men” in Glamour magazine.
His debut album My World was a major success. It went platinum in many countries. After the release, Justin went on a tour. When he was twelve, he participated in a singing competition. Afterwards, his mother posted a video of him on YouTube.
In 2011, he was ranked the #3 most influential celebrity on Forbes magazine. He also was nominated for the 53rd Grammy Awards. His music has been featured on TV shows and movies.
His movie Never Say Never, a concert documentary, has been a hit. It has grossed $73 million at the box office. Meanwhile, he has accumulated millions of followers on social media. Among his fans are young adolescent girls.
He has been awarded two Grammy Awards. He has also been nominated for the Revelation Artist award. Moreover, he has appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Good Morning America, the David Letterman Show, and the Lopez Tonight show.