Beauty and a Beat is a track from Justin Bieber’s third studio album, Believe (2012), featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. The song was initially written by Anton Zaslavski for his debut album Clarity, but Zaslavski later decided it didn’t quite fit with the style of the new album. So, he and Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, and Onika Maraj created a new version specifically for Bieber’s Believe album.
This song tells the story of Bieber wanting to take his significant other to a club where they can let loose and party. It is the only song on Believe that Bieber did not co-write. The track became the third official single from the album, and it is an upbeat EDM and electro-pop anthem, lasting 3 minutes and 48 seconds. After the release of Believe, the song debuted at number 72 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, thanks to strong digital downloads. Following the release of its music video, the song re-entered the Hot 100 at the same position and peaked at number 5. It also debuted at number 47 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Justin BieberNever Say Never is one of Justin Bieber’s iconic songs, featured as the theme track for The Karate Kid movie, and includes a rap from actor Jaden Smith. Originally, the song was a demo with suggestive lyrics performed by American artist Travis Garland, written and produced by The Messengers and Ormarr Rambert. However, Justin Bieber was chosen to record it for the film. Bieber reworked the song with his regular collaborators, Jaden Smith, and vocal producer Kuk Harrell to create more inspiring lyrics that aligned with the movie’s themes.
Never Say Never is a teen pop song with hip-hop influences. It made it to the top 20 in Canada, Norway, and New Zealand, and entered the top 40 in Australia, along with charting in several international markets. The New Zealand Recording Industry Association (RIANZ) awarded the song Gold certification on June 5, 2011, marking 7,500 units sold. After being released as the lead single for The Remixes, promoting The Karate Kid film, the song hit number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Justin Bieber’s second top 10 hit in the U.S.
Justin BieberSorry is one of Justin Bieber's most popular songs, recorded for his fourth studio album, Purpose (2015). It was a collaboration between producer Michael Tucker (known as BloodPop) and songwriters Justin Tranter and Julia Michaels. The song’s lyrics express a heartfelt apology to a lover, as Bieber seeks forgiveness and a second chance. He later revealed that the song was inspired by his relationship with Selena Gomez. Critics praised the track as one of his best performances to date.
Justin BieberSomebody to Love is a famous collaboration between Justin Bieber and American singer Usher. It was the second single from Bieber's debut album, My World 2.0. Written by Heather Bright and The Stereotypes, the song blends pop and dance genres, with Bieber's smooth R&B vocals throughout. The music video preview was shared on PopEater.com and later on Bieber’s VEVO channel, showing behind-the-scenes footage of Bieber dancing with performers and featuring Usher.
The song received positive reviews, with critics praising its danceable vibe and lyrical content. Somebody to Love charted well internationally, making it Bieber's third consecutive top-10 hit in Canada and his 20th consecutive single in the U.S. It reached number 47 on the UK Singles Chart and hit the top 20 in countries like Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. In the U.S., it peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 after steadily climbing the charts.
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Where Are Ü Now is a track created by American EDM producers Skrillex and Diplo in collaboration with Jack Ü, featuring Justin Bieber's vocals. It was released as the second single from their debut studio album, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü (2015). The song explores themes of caring for a former lover who didn't reciprocate, while expressing a yearning for someone to offer comfort during tough times. The track received critical acclaim upon its release.
Where Are Ü Now also found commercial success, entering the top 10 charts in the United States, Canada, and several other regions. It made it to the end-of-year lists for 2015's best songs, topping major music publications. It also earned a Grammy for Best Dance Recording. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Skrillex and Diplo's first top 10 hit, while also giving Bieber his sixth. Internationally, the track performed well, ranking in the top 10 in eight countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Justin BieberLove Yourself is a popular song recorded by Justin Bieber for his fourth studio album Purpose (2015). The track was written by Ed Sheeran, Benjamin Levin, and Bieber, and produced by Levin. A pop song featuring electric guitar and a series of short brass notes, Love Yourself received widespread critical acclaim. It became Bieber's third consecutive number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it spent a total of 24 weeks in the top 10 and became Bieber's first number-one hit on the Adult Contemporary chart. In the UK, the song topped the chart for six weeks.
It reached the top position in 15 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, and Sweden. Nominated for two Grammy Awards — Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance — Love Yourself was the seventh best-selling song of 2016 in the US. The song made Bieber the youngest artist in history to achieve a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart. As of September 2021, its music video on YouTube has amassed over 1.6 billion views.
Justin BieberWhat Do You Mean? is a hit song by Justin Bieber, recorded for his fourth studio album, Purpose (2015). The track was released on August 28, 2015, as the album's lead single by Def Jam. It topped the charts in several countries, including Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Norway. In the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, 'What Do You Mean?' marked Bieber's first number-one single. Since its release, Bieber has mentioned that the song is about his relationship with Selena Gomez. In the United States, it debuted at number 28 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart on September 12, 2015, after just three days of release, reaching an audience of 20 million. It quickly rose to number one on the Mainstream Top 40, becoming Bieber's first chart-topper on the Pop Songs chart. The song also debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 17, 2015, replacing The Weeknd's 'Can't Feel My Face' at the top. It marked Bieber's first-ever number-one hit and was his seventh top-10 single in the U.S. Additionally, it became the 23rd song in Hot 100 history to debut at number one. This achievement made Bieber the youngest male artist to top the chart, and he became the youngest artist since Fantasia's 'I Believe' in 2004 to achieve such a feat.
Justin Bieber8. As Long as You Love Me
As Long as You Love Me is a track from Justin Bieber's third studio album, Believe (2012), featuring American rapper Big Sean. Written by Eric H, and produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins and Andre Lindal, the song conveys that true love can overcome any obstacle or circumstance. Initially released as a promotional single in the UK, it debuted at number 30, selling 11,598 copies in its first week. After being officially released as a single, it improved its position on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 22. In the United States, 'As Long as You Love Me' topped the Rhythmic Airplay chart, marking Bieber's first number-one hit on that chart. The song also climbed to number six on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, it topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, making Bieber the fifth Canadian artist to achieve this milestone, following Martin Solveig's collaboration with Dragonette on 'Hello' in 2011. By December 2012, the song had sold 2.24 million copies in the U.S.
Justin BieberBaby is a song by Justin Bieber featuring American rapper Ludacris. It was released as the lead single from Bieber's debut album, My World 2.0. The track received positive reviews from critics who praised its catchy lyrics and hook, as well as Ludacris' contribution and his ability to add an urban touch to the song. It is considered by many to be one of the defining tracks of modern pop music and continues to capture audiences worldwide. Commercially, Baby was a success, reaching number one in France and Scotland, and breaking into the top 10 charts in the UK, Canada, the US, Australia, Norway, Japan, Ireland, Hungary, Belgium, and Slovakia. It became the fourth most successful single of 2010 in France. As of May 2013, the song had sold 3.9 million digital downloads in the United States and was certified 12x Platinum. The official music video for Baby is the 39th most-viewed video on YouTube and, as of December 2021, ranked as the sixth most disliked video overall and the second most disliked music video on the platform. It became the most-watched video on YouTube as of July 16, 2010, surpassing Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance'.
Justin BieberBoyfriend is a track from Justin Bieber's third studio album, Believe (2012). Bieber explained that the song would surprise listeners in various ways, as it marked a departure from his previous musical style. Influenced by R&B, Boyfriend features a pop rhythm reminiscent of American producer Pharrell Williams and the boy band 'N Sync. The song was written by Bieber, Michael Posner, Mason D. Levy, and Matthew Musto. Commercially, Boyfriend was a major success, debuting at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 after selling 521,000 digital units. Within hours of its release, the song claimed the top spot on the U.S. iTunes Store. It became the sixth-highest digital sales debut in U.S. history and ranked ninth on the Pop Songs chart. It also debuted at number one in Canada and number two in the UK. Released on May 3, 2012, the music video broke VEVO's 24-hour viewing record with 8 million views, later surpassed by One Direction's 'Live While We're Young' with 8.24 million.
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