FIRST LISTEN: Preview Justin Bieber’s “Believe” CD
The highly-anticipated follow-up to Bieber's "My World" album won't be out until next week (June 19), but thanks to the Internet, all Beliebers and pop enthusiasts can now check out the 18-year-old's upcoming effort "Believe."
The six-minute sampler actually delivers, and if it's already impressive now as a bunch of clips, we can't imagine anything less for the entire album itself. Fans are in for a treat, as the brand-new LP showcases different musical styles or range that comprises club bangers, smooth RnB jams, heartfelt ballads and acoustic performances.
The set already includes the hit "Boyfriend" plus the non-singles "Die In Your Arms", "All Around The World" and the just-released "As Long As You Love Me". Other jams to watch out for are the much-awaited collaborations "Right Here" with Drake and "Beauty and a Beat" with Nicki Minaj (though her part wasn't included in the clip yet).
Justin channels urban superstars Usher and Justin Timberlake on songs "Catching Feelings", "Out of Town Girl" and of course, "Girlfriend" - all indicating the artists' tremendous influence on him while on production for the album. Meanwhile, the singer tries to turn the other cheek as Bieber serenades about romance and self-empowerment in "Fall", "Be Alright" and the title track, "Believe."
However, it won't be a complete Justin Bieber record without dedication to his girls though. Lyrics will tell one that it might be Selena Gomez he's pertaining to on the song "She Don't Like The Lights", which is ironic because the Disney princess actually has a single called "Hit The Lights". Another tune is "Maria", and talks about a girl who just won't live him alone, pretty much dubbed as his version of "Billie Jean". Maybe Mariah Yeater should be rejoicing right now; the attention seeker's imprinted on the teen superstar's record forever.
Here's the complete list of the songs, and includes those on the Deluxe Edition (with asterisks):
- "As Long As You Love Me" (with Big Sean)
- "Take You"
- "Right Here" (with Drake)
- "Catching Feelings"
- "Fall"
- "Thought Of You"
- "Beauty And The Beat" (with Nicki Minaj)
- "One Love"
- "Be Alright"
- "Believe"
- "Out Of Town Girl"*
- "She Don't Like The Lights"*
- "Maria"*
Pump up the volume now to the sampler below: