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'''Justin Drew Bieber''' (born on March 14, 1994)<ref name="bday">{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/music/artists/bio.asp?artist=2217|title=Justin Bieber MuchMusic profile|publisher=[[MuchMusic]]|accessdate=2009-07-31}}</ref> is a [[Pop music|pop]] singer from [[Stratford, Ontario]], Canada |
'''Justin Drew Bieber''' (born on March 14, 1994)<ref name="bday">{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/music/artists/bio.asp?artist=2217|title=Justin Bieber MuchMusic profile|publisher=[[MuchMusic]]|accessdate=2009-07-31}}</ref> is a [[Pop music|pop]] singer from [[Stratford, Ontario]], Canada. He began his professional career on [[Youtube]], where his future manager, Scooter Braun, discovered his talent. Braun flew Bieber to [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] to consult with [[Usher]] and soon signed a record deal with Island Records.<ref name="mitchell">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story#/bbcom/news/usher-introduces-teen-singer-justin-bieber-1003966989.story|title=Usher Introduces Teen Singer Justin Bieber|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|date=2009-04-28|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=2009-07-23}}</ref> |
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In July 2009, Bieber's single "One Time" reached number 12 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] and 78 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. He is |
In [[July]] [[2009]], Bieber's single "One Time" reached number 12 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] and 78 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. He is currently working on his debut album ''My World'' which will be released on [[September 15]], [[2009]].<ref name="MTV">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/albums.jhtml?albumId=2456245|title=Justin Bieber "My World" Album.|first=MTV|work=[[MTV]]}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Bieber was 12 years old when he entered a local singing competition in Stratford, placing in second.<ref name="mitchell" |
Bieber was 12 years old when he entered a local singing competition in Stratford, placing in second.<ref name="mitchell" /> In late 2007 Justin and his mother began posting videos on [[YouTube]]<ref name="herrera">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE56I2BM20090719|title="Time" is right for teen singer Justin Bieber|last=Herrera|first=Monica|date=2009-07-19|work=[[Reuters]]|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=2009-07-22}}</ref> so that his family and friends that could not attend his performances would be able to view them, reaching significant fame by doing covers of renown artists such as [[Usher (singer)|Usher]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Ne-Yo]], [[Justin Timberlake]] and [[Michael Jackson]]<ref name="herrera" />. |
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| ⚫ | [[Scooter Braun]]<ref name="herrera" />, a former marketing executive of [[So So Def]], discovered his videos, and flew Bieber to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] where he met with R&B singer/songwriter Usher<ref name="herrera" />. A week later Bieber had the opportunity to sing for Usher<ref>{{cite web|url=http://neonlimelight.com/2009/08/11/neon-limelight-interviews-usher-protege-justin-bieber-accidental-star/|title=Neon Limelight Interviews: Usher Protegé Justin Bieber: Accidental Star|publisher=Neon-Limelight.com|date=2009 11 08|accessdate=2009 11 08}}</ref> and immediately became greatly interested, giving him an audition with Antonio L.A. Reid at [[Island Records]] who signed him to Island Records in October 2008<ref name="herrera" />. |
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Bieber has covered songs by [[Usher (singer)|Usher]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Ne-Yo]], [[Justin Timberlake]] and [[Michael Jackson]]<ref name="herrera" />. |
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| ⚫ | Bieber is currently working on his soon to be released debut album ''My World'', having recently released his first single "[[One Time]]" <ref name="greenblatt">{{cite web|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/07/08/justin-bieber-will-one-time-make-him-this-summers-underage-romeo/|title=Justin Bieber: Will ‘One Time’ make him this summer’s underage Romeo?|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=2009-07-08|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=2009-07-23}}</ref> which reached number 12 in [[Canadian Hot 100]] during its first week in July 2009<ref name="herrera" />. |
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His album will feature guest vocals from Usher, who also appears in the [[music video]] for the single "[[One Time]]". Bieber is also on a promotion tour promoting his single and has made various appearances on several radio stations. |
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[[Usher (singer)|Usher]] was not the only star looking to sign the young talent, as others such as [[Justin Timberlake]]{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} also wanted to sign him. Justin later chose Usher. Usher took Bieber under his wing, and got him an audition with Antonio L.A. Reid at [[Island Records]]. Reid signed Bieber to Island Records in October 2008<ref name="herrera" />. |
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In July 2009 Bieber's first single "One Time" reached number 12 in [[Canadian Hot 100]] during its first week<ref name="herrera" />. |
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| ⚫ | Bieber is currently working on his debut album ''My World'' |
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The album is scheduled for release on September 15, 2009<ref name="MTV" />. He will also release an [[Extended play|EP]] on August 11.<ref name="herrera" /> |
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Justin Drew Bieber (born on March 14, 1994)[2] is a pop singer from Stratford, Ontario, Canada. He began his professional career on Youtube, where his future manager, Scooter Braun, discovered his talent. Braun flew Bieber to Atlanta, Georgia to consult with Usher and soon signed a record deal with Island Records.[3]
In July 2009, Bieber's single "One Time" reached number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 and 78 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is currently working on his debut album My World which will be released on September 15, 2009.[4]
Biography
Bieber was 12 years old when he entered a local singing competition in Stratford, placing in second.[3] In late 2007 Justin and his mother began posting videos on YouTube[5] so that his family and friends that could not attend his performances would be able to view them, reaching significant fame by doing covers of renown artists such as Usher, Stevie Wonder, Ne-Yo, Justin Timberlake and Michael Jackson[5].
Scooter Braun[5], a former marketing executive of So So Def, discovered his videos, and flew Bieber to Atlanta, Georgia where he met with R&B singer/songwriter Usher[5]. A week later Bieber had the opportunity to sing for Usher[6] and immediately became greatly interested, giving him an audition with Antonio L.A. Reid at Island Records who signed him to Island Records in October 2008[5].
2009-present: My World
Bieber is currently working on his soon to be released debut album My World, having recently released his first single "One Time" [7] which reached number 12 in Canadian Hot 100 during its first week in July 2009[5].
His album will feature guest vocals from Usher, who also appears in the music video for the single "One Time". Bieber is also on a promotion tour promoting his single and has made various appearances on several radio stations.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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| CAN | US | AUS | FRA | NZ | UK | ||
| 2009 | My World
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |||
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| CAN | US | US Pop | Hot Digital Songs | |||
| 2009 | "One Time"[A] | 12 | 45 | 30 | 20 | My World |
- Notes
- A^ Current single.
References
- ^ "Justin Bieber All Music". All Music.com. Retrieved 2009 31 07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Justin Bieber MuchMusic profile". MuchMusic. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (2009-04-28). "Usher Introduces Teen Singer Justin Bieber". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
- ^ a b "Justin Bieber "My World" Album". MTV.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help) - ^ a b c d e f Herrera, Monica (2009-07-19). ""Time" is right for teen singer Justin Bieber". Reuters. Billboard. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
- ^ "Neon Limelight Interviews: Usher Protegé Justin Bieber: Accidental Star". Neon-Limelight.com. 2009 11 08. Retrieved 2009 11 08.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ Greenblatt, Leah (2009-07-08). "Justin Bieber: Will 'One Time' make him this summer's underage Romeo?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2009-07-23.