Looking back, Believe is a time capsule of early 2010s pop music—the dubstep drops, the DJ collaborations, and the oversized hoodies in music videos. It was the sound of a kid becoming a king, even if he wasn't quite ready for the crown yet.
Is it the defiant "Boyfriend," the emotional "As Long as You Love Me," or the party anthem "Beauty and a Beat"? Let me know in the comments below
There are transitional albums, and then there is .
Following the massive success of My World 2.0 (the album that gave us "Baby"), Justin was facing the ultimate pop star hurdle: puberty. The world was waiting to see if the kid with the bowl cut could transition into an adult artist. Believe was his answer—a loud, synth-powered declaration that he was growing up, falling in love, and ready to dominate the radio as a young man.
Produced by heavyweights like Max Martin, Diplo, and Mike Posner, Believe traded the acoustic R&B vibes of his debut for thundering stadium anthems and club-ready beats.
Released: June 19, 2012 Label: Island Records Genre: Pop, Dance-Pop, R&B
