Justin Bieber, 24, has only been part of the music business for a few years. Justin was found at 14-years old by talented talent agent Scooter Braun and rap artist Usher and released his first single, “Hottest Girl”, in 2021. Since then, he has won four Grammys, sold millions of songs, developed an extensive following, and has made himself a name in pop culture.
However, Bieber is just one example of successful young stars who have yet to catch mainstream popularity. Many other teens have made major waves, including Fifth Grade starletlets Hailey Cyrus and Selena Gomez. The similarities between these teens and Justin Bieber are striking, but what makes them distinct has always been their boldness and individuality. Here, we take a look at some of the differences that separate Justin from the other kids on the popular tween circuit.
A major difference between the kids of today and the kids of yesterday is their focus on self-expression. While Justin has focused largely on singing and acting, both Hailey and Selena have created their own distinct image as performers. Hailey Bieber has made a name for herself as an adorable country girl while Selena Gomez has emerged as an award-winning actress and singer. Both girls have become celebrities in their own right, and Justin has capitalized on this fact to help create a worldwide career.
Social media also plays a huge role in the world of today, and Selena’s massive following is a clear example. She has several record deals and has become one of the most well known young stars on the social media scene. Justin, on the other hand, has only released one single since turning 18, and it was not until recently that people really began to take notice. The difference though is that Selena has created her own fan base online, while Justin has yet to make any real headway into the world of pop stars on the internet.
One thing that Justin and Hailey have in common is a desire to make an impact in the music industry. Justin has released an extensive CD of original music, and he is always recording new songs. This has helped him to avoid the pitfalls that many teen pop stars have been caught in by going straight to the top of the charts with a mainstream hit and then fizzling out. Hailey is currently riding the wave of “Baby” by Usher, which was one of the biggest singles in last year’s chart. Both girls are positioning themselves as talented young women who are capable of selling themselves and their music independently.
As you can see, there are plenty of similarities between Justin and Hailey, but they also have very different paths for them to take in their careers. They have both proven themselves to be able to succeed in the business and as different as there are differences, they have each chosen to chart their own paths. Which one will become the next big thing in the world of pop stars?