Born March 1, 1994, in Stratford, Canada to a single mother, Justin Bieber took second place in a local talent competition but turned into a YouTube phenomenon. He signed a record contract with Usher and became the first solo artist to have four singles enter the Top 40 before the release of a debut album. His record "My World" has gone platinum in several countries. He lives and works in Atlanta.
Bieber always had an interest in music. His mother gave him a drum kit for his second birthday and, as he tells it, he was "basically banging on everything I could get my hands on."
But it was an obscure talent contest in his hometown, in which the 12-year-old Bieber finished second that put him on the road to superstardom. As a way to share his singing with family, Justin and his mom began posting clips of Bieber performing covers of Stevie Wonder, Micheal Jackson and Ne-Yo on YouTube.
The singing sensation, who rose to stardom in 2007 when he was discovered based on his music profile on YouTube, has built a music empire in just three short years. Among his many accomplishments are hit records, a movie, an autobiography, and even talking dolls made in his likeness. Justin bieber is a good example of an artist that has promoted himself through social media.
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