“One Time,” My World 2.0, and “Baby” In May 2009 Bieber unveiled his first single, the buoyant puppy-love song “One Time,” and six months later he released the seven-track EP My World, composed mainly of glossy R&B-influenced pop. By this time his audience had dramatically expanded to include countless preadolescent girls who considered him a heartthrob, and the recording sold more than one million copies. He replicated the feat with the full-length album My World 2.0 (2010), which debuted at number one on the Billboard album chart. Its lead single, the yearningly heartfelt “Baby”—featuring a guest appearance from rapper —reached the top five of Billboard’s singles chart, and several other tracks landed in the Top 40. The official video for “Baby” also became the first to amass more than 500 million views on YouTube. My World 2.0 received a nomination for best pop vocal album, and Bieber was nominated for best new artist. The singer’s enormous popularity was boosted by his allegiance to such as (now X) and his frequent appearances. Other “teen idol” projects and Believe Taking flight on the Believe TourJustin Bieber performing at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, 2012.(more)Later in 2010 Bieber released the album My Worlds Acoustic, featuring stripped-down versions of his songs, and published an autobiographical book, Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, a interspersed with concert footage, opened the following year. Bieber maintained his visibility with the albums Never Say Never: The Remixes (2011), a companion to the film, and the -themed Under the Mistletoe (2011), both of which hit number one in the and . On the similarly successful Believe (2012) and Believe Acoustic (2013), Bieber introduced a more mature sound, with the hit single “Boyfriend” recalling the suave R&B of . Purpose and Grammy-winning collaborations As Bieber entered , his celebrity often overshadowed his music. His romantic relationships (with , among others) and his occasional skirmishes with the law brought him considerable attention. His 2015 album Purpose found an audience beyond his youthful fan base, with each of its first three singles reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Also in 2015, Bieber contributed vocals to Jack Ü’s -winning electro-pop hit “Where Are Ü Now.” Collaborations with other musicians followed, resulting in several popular songs and another Grammy win, for “10,000 Hours” (2019), a -pop single recorded with Dan + Shay., Justin Drew Bieber (/ ˈ b iː b ər / BEE-bər; born March 1, 1994) [2] [3] is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is recognized for his multi-genre musical performances., Explore Justin Bieber's official site for music, merchandise, and updates on his latest projects..