When Justin Bieber was 12, he won second place in a local singing competition in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario. His mother uploaded a video of him singing Ne-Yo’s So Sick to YouTube, and the clip went viral, attracting millions of views. A talent scout for So So Def Records discovered the videos, and Bieber’s career took off from there. Bieber has since recorded six studio albums and won numerous awards and accolades, including being named a Forbes magazine “Next Gen Power Celebrity”. He is also one of the most followed celebrities on social media with over 10 billion hits on Vevo.
In 2009, Bieber released his debut album My World 2.0, which charted number one in Canada, the US, UK, and Australia. It included singles like Baby, Overboard and Eenie Meenie and featured collaborations with various pop and R&B artists. The album also showcased Bieber’s growing maturity as a performer, and set him apart from his contemporaries.
His second studio album Believe was released in 2012, and charted at number one worldwide. It includes songs like Love Yourself, Where Are U Now, and Beauty and Beat, and it features collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Ludacris. The album also showcases Bieber’s growing diversity as a performer and his ability to collaborate with a wide range of musical genres.
He has performed in numerous television shows, including Saturday Night Live, the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He has also made guest appearances on the TV show CSI, and has been a celebrity spokesperson for Pencils of Promise, an organization that builds schools in developing countries. Bieber has also participated in several public service campaigns, such as the It Gets Better campaign to prevent bullying of gay youth.
In 2015, Bieber released his sixth studio album Purpose. The album charted at number one in the US, becoming his fourth consecutive number-one in the country. It included the songs What Do You Mean?, Sorry, and Love Yourself. The album was produced by Skrillex and Diplo, and it included several R&B and tropical elements.
Bieber’s distinctive vocal style has been described as nasal and boy soprano, although he has started to receive voice coaching in an attempt to broaden his range. He has also developed an interest in drumming, piano, and guitar.
In addition to music, Bieber has become a philanthropist and has made charitable donations to organizations such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Pencils of Promise charity, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and Polio. He has also donated money to help rebuild the homes of victims of natural disasters, and has visited hospitals and soldiers in active duty. In 2008, he received the World’s Youngest Entertainer of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards. He has been a spokesman for the anti-bullying movement It Gets Better, and has spoken out against racism in the United States and around the world.