All Around the World (Justin Bieber song)

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"All Around the World"
Single by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
from the album Believe
Released February 26, 2013
Format Digital download
Genre Eurodance, electronic
Length 4:02
Label Island, RBMG, Schoolboy
Writer(s) Justin Bieber, Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, Sir Nolan, Christopher Bridges
Producer Adam Messinger, Nasri, Sir Nolan, Kuk Harrell
Justin Bieber singles chronology
"Right Here"
(2013)		 "All Around the World"
(2013)		 "#thatPower"
(2013)
Ludacris chronology
"Rest of My Life"
(2012)		 "All Around the World"
(2013)

"All Around the World" is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber, from his third studio album, Believe (2012). The track was written and produced by Adam Messinger & Nasri of The Messengers and Sir Nolan, while Bieber and Ludacris, the song's guest feature, wrote additional lyrics. It was first released on June 4, 2012, as a promotional single from the album. The song was released as the fourth international single, and the fifth and final US single on February 26, 2013.[1] The Eurodance track features a similar instrumentation to songs by Britney Spears, Chris Brown and Usher. Lyrically, it features Bieber singing to his love interest that "all around the world, people want to be loved". "All Around the World" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. This was the second collaboration between Bieber and Ludacris, having previously collaborated on "Baby" (2010). The song has charted in several countries such as Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, and United Kingdom.

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Background and composition[edit]
"All Around the World"
A 24-second sample of the song's chorus features Bieber singing over a dance background which incorporates heavy synths similar to the work of Britney Spears, Chris Brown and Usher.[2][3][4]
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In late 2011, Bieber confirmed to radio network Capital FM that he was recording material for his third studio album, which was originally going to be released in early 2012.[5] He later spoke to MTV News and revealed that Believe would surprise people in different ways, since it is musically a departure from his previous works.[6] "All Around the World" was written and produced by The Messengers and Nolan Lambroza, while Bieber and Ludacris, the song's guest feature, wrote additional lyrics.[7] On May 25, 2012, an unmastered version of the track leaked online.[8] The cover art for the promotional single was unveiled on June 4, 2012, and features Bieber holding an acoustic guitar over his shoulder, standing on the surface of the world, while the moon is glowing behind him.[9][10] The same day, the track was released on iTunes Store through The Island Def Jam Music Group.[11]

The Eurodance and electronic track incoporates heavy synths in its instrumentation and is similar to previous works by producer David Guetta.[2][3] Contemporary critics compared the track to Britney Spears' "Till the World Ends" (2011) and Chris Brown's "Beautiful People" (2011).[12][13] Lyrically, Bieber sings for his love interest and says that "all around the world, people want to be loved".[4] The track opens with he singing, "You're beautiful, beautiful/You should know it/I think it's time, think it's time/That you show it", lines that were compared to One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" (2011).[14] As the track follows, Bieber encourages girls to release their inner beauty: "Light it up, so explosive/Why you acting so shy, holding back/DJ bring that back."[15] During the rap section, Ludacris references their previous collaboration on "Baby" (2010), saying, "Once again, the dynamic duo is back at it!/ JB, Ludacris!/ I love everything about you/ You're imperfectly perfect/ Everyone's itching for beauty/But they're just scratching the surface."[3] April 12, 2013 to appear in the music video for the song.

Music video[edit]

The official video was premiered on April 12, 2013. It is a "tour video" and is entirely composed of Bieber while he is touring the world.[16]

Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

"All Around the World" received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Jenna Rubenstein of MTV thought that the "fist-pumping club banger" is a complete departure from Bieber's previous work,[3] while Diadem Pambid of the International Business Times stated that the singer joined the "'synth-pop' bandwagon" along with Britney Spears, Chris Brown and Usher.[4] Jocelyn Vena also of MTV stated that the song could have been recorded by Usher, due to its "grinding, fist-pumping" background.[10] Entertainment Weekly columnist Ray Rahman gave "All Around the World" a positive review, and stated: "a Euro beat worthy of The Wanted? The vocal swagger of Chris Brown? Lyrics smacking of One Direction? Check, check, and check, please!"[14] Rick Florino of Artistdirect rated "All Around the World" five out of five stars, commented that the track is not only a sequel to "Baby", but is also "a whole new level for pop itself."[17] Becky Bain of Idolator explained that the song is a good example of how Bieber is taking "baby steps to 'swaggy' adulthood through the evolution of his music — keep the content G-Rated, but make the beat something the older club-going crowd can enjoy. So far, it’s working."[8] Amy Sciaretto of Pop Crush gave the track a mixed review, and deemed it as highly similar to the work of Spears, stating: "If you told us this song was penned for Britney Spears for her last album Femme Fatale, we'd Believe it, because the computerized style and the thick vocal effects remind us of recent Brit material. It’s safe to say that 'All Around the World' is a club banger. And while we love Bieber, it’s not our favorite song on Believe so far."[18]

Chart performance[edit]

"All Around the World" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 30, for the week ending June 16, 2012.[19] The track also debuted at number 34 in Australia, 52 in Netherlands and 15 in New Zealand.[20]

Live performances[edit]

Bieber performed "All Around the World" at the Capital FM Summertime Ball 2012.[21] For the performance, he sported fingerless gloves, a Union Jack tank with matching vest, and jeans.[22] The singer also performed the track during a promotional concert in Europe on June 4, 2012, along with "Boyfriend" and "Die in Your Arms".[23] Bieber also performed "All Around the World" and "Boyfriend" at the 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards on June 17. The song is also, Bieber's Believe Tour's opening song.

Track listing[edit]

  • Digital download[11]
  1. "All Around the World" (featuring Ludacris) – 4:02

Charts[edit]

Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[24] 34
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[25] 67
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[20] 48
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[20] 4
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[26] 10
Denmark (Tracklisten)[27] 7
France (SNEP)[28] 63
Germany (Media Control AG)[29] 53
Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[30] 52
New Zealand (RIANZ)[31] 15
Norway (VG-lista)[32] 3
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[33] 35
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[34] 41
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[19] 30
US Billboard Hot 100[35] 22
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[36] 19

Release history[edit]

Promotional Release[edit]

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide June 4, 2012[11] Digital download The Island Def Jam Music Group

Single Release[edit]

Region Date Format Label
United States February 26, 2013[37] Mainstream radio The Island Def Jam Music Group
United Kingdom April 1, 2013[38]
United States April 23, 2013[39] Rhythmic radio

References[edit]

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  4. ^ a b c Pambid, Diadem (June 8, 2012). "Justin Bieber Goes "All Around The World" (AUDIO)". International Business Times. The International Business Times Inc. Retrieved June 11, 2012. 
  5. ^ "Justin Bieber Teams Up With Kanye West And Drake For New Album 'Believe'". Capital FM. October 25, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2012. 
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  7. ^ Believe liner notes. Island Records. (2012)
  8. ^ a b Bain, Becky (May 25, 2012). "Justin Bieber & Ludacris’ "All Around The World": Listen". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved June 11, 2012. 
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  16. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmliBRZUxnk
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External links[edit]

Ludacris singles
Back for the First Time
Word of Mouf
The Good Life
2 Fast 2 Furious
Chicken-n-Beer
The Red Light District
Release Therapy
Theater of the Mind
Battle of the Sexes
Ludaversal
Featured singles
Promotional singles
Other songs
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