My World [ENHANCED]

Justin Bieber

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 17, 2009)
• Original Release Date: November 17, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B002T921AC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #28 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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About the Artist

An old soul is the last thing you would expect to find inside Justin Bieber. But all it takes is one listen to the 15 year-old soul-singing phenomenon to realize that he is light years ahead of his manufactured pop peers.

After posting dozens of homemade videos on YouTube in 2007, where the multi-talented Bieber put his impeccable spin on songs from artists like Usher, Ne-Yo and Stevie Wonder, Justin racked up over 10,000,000 views purely from word of mouth.

"I started singing about three years ago," says the Canadian native who grew up an only child in Stratford, Ontario. "I entered a local singing competition called Stratford Idol. The other people in the competition had been taking singing lessons and had vocal coaches. I wasn't taking it too seriously at the time, I would just sing around the house. I was only 12 and I got second place."

In an effort to share his victory with his loved ones, Justin began posting his performance footage online. "I put my singing videos from the competition on YouTube so that my friends and family could watch them," he says. "But it turned out that other people liked them and they started subscribing to them. That's how my manager found me. He saw me on YouTube and contacted my family and now I'm signed!"

Seven months after Justin started posting his videos online, former So So Def marketing executive Scooter Braun flew the then 13-year old singer to Atlanta, GA to meet with his elite colleagues. As if Justin's natural singing talent wasn't enough to impress Scooter's inner circle, Braun knew Bieber was also a self-taught musician who plays the drums, guitar, piano and trumpet.

"Right when we flew into Atlanta, Scooter drove us to the studio and Usher was there in the parking lot," remembers Bieber. "That was my first time ever being out of Canada so I went up to him and was like, `Hey Usher, I love your songs, do you want me to sing you one?' He was like, `No little buddy, just come inside, it's cold out.'"

All it took was a short time online for Usher to realize he was in the company of a future superstar. "A week later Usher flew me back to Atlanta," says Bieber. "I sang for him and his people and he really wanted to sign me then and there but I still had a meeting with Justin Timberlake who also wanted to sign me. It turned out Usher's deal was way better. He had L.A. Reid backing him up and Scooter had a lot of really good connections in Atlanta. I always tease Usher now and remind him he how he blew me off the first time we met."

In October of 2008, Justin Bieber officially signed to Island Records. His debut album, My World is an intimate look into the mind of a budding young renaissance man. With production from star hit men like The Dream and Tricky Stewart who produced "Umbrella" for Rihanna and Beyonce's latest smash, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," Justin has everything he needs to achieve pop supremacy.

His first single, "One Time" produced by Tricky, is about one of Justin's favorite topics, puppy love. Usher joins Justin on "First Dance" where the two share verses on a song that Bieber describes as, "A slow groovy song that people can dance to." On the Midi-Mafia produced "Down to Earth" Justin digs deep to talk about growing up. "Bigger" finds the teenaged singer maturing at a steady rate, while motivating his listeners to strive for their goals.

"I'm looking forward to influencing others in a positive way," says Justin. "My message is you can do anything if you just put your mind to it. I grew up below the poverty line; I didn't have as much as other people did. I think it made me stronger as a person it built my character. Now I have a 4.0 grade point average and I want to go to college and just become a better person."

A virtually untapped well of natural artistic talent, Justin Bieber is primed to be a solid force in music for many years to come. "I think older people can appreciate my music because I really show my heart when I sing, and it's not corny," he says. "I think I can grow as an artist and my fans will grow with me." And just think, he's just getting started.

Product Description

2009 debut from the young multi-talented singer, musician and Usher's teen prot‚g‚. An old soul is the last thing you would expect to find inside Justin Bieber. But all it takes is one listen to the 15-year-old Soul-singing phenomenon to realize that he is light-years ahead of his manufactured Pop peers. The album features production from The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. The first single, 'One Time,' produced by Tricky, is about one of Justin's favorite topics, puppy love. Usher joins Justin on 'First Dance,' where the two share verses on a song that Bieber describes as ''a slow groovy song that people can dance to.'' On the Midi-Mafia-produced 'Down To Earth,' Justin digs deep to talk about growing up. 'Bigger' finds the teenage singer maturing at a steady rate while motivating his listeners to strive for their goals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cd justin, November 27, 2009

By	Cindy N. Hiser - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Love, My World, by Justin Bieber. His voice and vocals, are so beautiful. The songs are great, some slow and some fast, a great cd, to dance too. He is so good looking, and that, just magnifeyes, Justin's great talent. The cd, is wonderful. Justin has unlimited talent. I believe Justin, will be a star, for many years, to come. I think Justin, also will be a star, in TV and movies to. I know many people, of all ages, that Love Justin's cd. This cd is, for all ages. This young man, is a magnificent artist, and only 15. I highly recommend, buying the cd. I see there are 3 of the same review, that are one star reviews, they are called, A Kid's Review. They should be removed, by Amazon. They have nothing, to do, with Justin Bieber's cd. A rotten thing,to do, to a 15 year old. Most of the people, that did, the 1 star reviews, have not listened, to the cd. You can tell, by what they say. They are bogus reviews. The cd has,. sold very well. Great job Justin, we love you.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars How is this kid popular exactly?, November 23, 2009

By	Brian (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

Who knew singing like a girl and being "cute" could get you famous? This album is really bad as you can see from the reviews. A year from now there will be another adorable teen with mediocre vocals who drives all the little girls crazy. Till then we are stuck with this kid.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Justin Bieber, November 21, 2009

By	B. Nielson (Alpine, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is not a CD that I would buy for my children. And the songs definitely do not appeal to anyone over 12. Many lyrics are not appropriate for children. Some might be catchy at first; but once you've heard one, you've heard them all. The songs are extremely repetitive. Maybe when he actually gets older he might have a better voice and better songs.