Why do I love Justin Bieber, the most controversial singer of his generation?
On the headlines since he officially recovered with Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber continues to be the most controversial singer of his generation. But why do we love him anyway?
After telling you why I love Rihanna, the most influential popstar of the decade, let's move on to another must-see artist. Is it too late now to say Sorry? Let's face it, Justin Bieber has always been an easy target. From his YouTube videos to his androgynous looks to some of his performances, he knows online harassment better than anyone.
Even today, the video for "Baby" remains YouTube's most disliked music video. It might seem trivial, but above all it demonstrates the Internet's fascination with Canadians. The most wanted person in 2010, Justin Bieber therefore made a name for himself by posting videos on YouTube in which he covered great hits. The technique seems outdated today but was original at the time. Spotted by Scooter Braun, it was this marketer who took him to Usher and gave him a more than impressive career despite his young age. We are then in 2008, he is then 14 years old.
We could spend hours talking about his 12 American Music Awards, his 20 Teen Choice Awards or his 14 Guinness Book records, but that wouldn't tell you why I love him more than any other artist. And the answer to that question might be "because I've always loved his music." Unfortunately, it is not the case. In his early days, Justin Bieber made tangy pop, titles produced and shaped to appeal to young girls. I'm not a young girl and to tell you the truth, her lock has never made me dream. Oh, no. To me, Justin Bieber's music only really got interesting in 2012, with the release of the album Believe. On this one, he appeared more mature, more serious, more credible.
His performances in the charts around the world only confirmed what I thought: it was now possible and acceptable to love Justin Bieber without sounding ridiculous. But when it comes to worshiping him and defending him at all costs, we have to admit that he didn't really help me! Right after her first breakup with Selena Gomez in November 2012, the "Boyfriend" singer seems to have cracked. Arrests, drunk driving, cannabis and Xanax consumption, public disorder, animal abuse, entry ban on certain territories, photos taken in strip clubs or in the presence of prostitutes , racist remarks, inappropriate remarks on abortions of women victims of rape ... I repeat: Justin Bieber did not help me.
But besides his multiple slippages, Justin Bieber remained a talented young man. Whether he sings or dances, whether he uses his guitar or his piano, it is through music that he has always stood out and undoubtedly thanks to her that he is still alive and that he continues to fascinate. That said, when it comes to talking about Justin Bieber, few people agree to mention his good deeds. After the natural disasters that hit Asia, the Canadian gave his voice and his wallet to help those most in need. We are then in 2013. His detractors could evoke an attempt to win back the Western public but that would force them to omit the dozens of associations that Justin Bieber has supported since and that he continues to help.
Animals seeking refuge, creation of schools in "developing" countries, children with serious illness, people suffering from Alzheimer's ... So many great and beautiful causes that the media never talk about! One of the reasons I love and probably always will love Justin Bieber is the way he learned to control his body. I still review his performances in 2010 and 2011, when he was starting to shed and some journalists claimed that this phase of puberty would put an end to his career. It makes you smile today because Justin Bieber is one of the few who survived an absolutely ferocious media machine for so long. Year after year, he even managed to transform into sexy people.
And we have to admit that when it was signed by Raymond Braun Music Group in 2008, we would not have bet on it! Teen Vogue, Billboard, GQ, i-D ... All of these magazines helped him mature in the public eye and led him to Calvin Klein's #mycalvins campaign. Many laughed at how much the singer's body had been retouched and never questioned the original photos of other men deemed sexy and regularly seen in the press in their underwear. (Hi David Beckam, Cristiano Ronaldo, Adam Levine, Zac Efron and others James Franco.) Back to the top of the charts in 2015 thanks to Purpose, Justin Bieber still had to endure harassment, indiscretions and relentless stalking. All this until the paparazzi had what they always dreamed of: photos of him completely naked.
But once, Justin Bieber didn’t take it easy. He even managed to turn this episode of his life to his advantage, thanks to the help of his father who publicly complimented him on the size of his penis. The remark left some puzzled but allowed the singer to make the case bearable. These days he seems happier than ever. After having to cancel the end of his world tour, the Purpose World Tour Tour, for reasons that are still unknown, Justin Bieber has reunited with the one he has loved for seven years, I named Selena Gomez. Their story has always been a source of negative comments, but whatever. Now that both can stand up for themselves and know what's best for them, they can afford anything.
As a great romantic that I am, I won't hide from you the fact that seeing Justin chasing after Selena for all these years and managing to get her back (even after ten months with The Weeknd) fills me with joy. And since he rarely does things by halves, Justin Bieber has given hope to all the rejected lovers in the world, to all those who dream of being able to finally be with the one they love. And he was the only one who could do that. Now the question is whether after running for so long he will be able to keep pace with his beloved one. Also, because his music has rocked some of my best nights and continues to make me dance, I can only wish him all the best in the world. Not you ? On a different note, here's why I love American Horror Story, Teen Wolf and Arrow star Colton Haynes.
