Unfortunately, the world has been aware of Justin Beiber for the last five years and in that time, even those that actively avoid radio and other Beiber outlets have been subject to the Beibs. I remember first hearing JB while riding in my wife's car. She listens to the pop stations, so eventually I was treated to Justin's first single "Baby". I was convinced that it was a female singer for the next year. Justin has been the target of a lot of hate and he has earned a lot of it. However, he has build a dedicated fan base that has the strength and numbers to stage a small coup. So lets look at some facts that might be a little hard to stomach.
1. He Was Pulled Out Of Obscurity (Just like we wish we were)
After posting a video to the internet, Beiber was discover by his current manager. He made some fast connections and suddenly he was signed to a major record label in what must of been a whirlwind for a young Canadian kid. By the time he could barely drive, he was recording albums and performing for a growing number of fans.
2. He Has Worked With Established and Respected Artists
Drake, Usher, Niki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, The Band Perry, and Ludacris. What do all those people have in common? (Other than the fact that I don't listen to them) They have all collaborated with Justin Beiber. These people willing let JB do whatever it is that he does with them. They also have the fact that people don't absolutely hate their existence. I'm not sure is Justin was trying to loss some of his tweeny-boppy image, or the other guys were trying to get some of the Beliebers on their side. Either way, it is an impressive feat.
3. He Dated Selena Gomez (and you never will)
Lets just look at statistics. Chances are you will never be in the same state as Selena Gomez much less meet Mrs. Gomez. The real surprise is that a successful, self-respected person decided that they were going to enter into a relationship with the Canadian singer. Perhaps the attention of the boy that is wanted by thousands of other girls was too intoxicating.
4. He's A Super-Jerk
After what we can only hope Was Justin peak, He has run into a bumps in the road. He was busted speeding around in a sports car in California even though he couldn't legally drive. He was arrested in Florida after being involved in a fight. Could this be explained by the fact that his normal teenage life was interrupted by fame and fortune. The years that most people spend hanging out with friend and going to the mall (or whatever kids do now) Justin was being handled and molded into a cash-producing, singing monkey. Add that to the fact he can legally drink and you have a power-keg.
5. He Plays The Guitar
It is completely acceptable that there be an annoying kid pop-star making music that I don't like to listen to. There will always be music that I don't care for. It is only to be expected that on slow news days, we hear reports on the lives of these "stars". What really upsets me is that he defiles one of the thing that I love. He started as a girl that incessantly sang the word "baby", and then became mop-headed boy that created a army of screaming girls, then he went super-turd-monkey and made all the bad decisions. So, when I see this epitome of douce-nugget playing guitar it makes me real sad, real sad.
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