Justin Bieber

What was Justin like in 2011 in one sentence?

Justin Bieber in 2011 was an extremely talented, very charismatic, energetic 17-year-old living the peak of "Bieber Fever".

Interesting Facts

He was discovered after businessman Scooter Braun stumbled upon his videos on YouTube.

He wrote many messages on Twitter for his fans.

He really liked the word "swag," which became a trademark of his phase.

He often thanked God at award ceremonies and interviews.

Despite his immense fame, he was still learning to cope with the constant exposure.

Records he held up to 2011

Even at a young age, he had already accumulated important achievements:

one of the most viewed artists on YouTube;

first solo artist to place several singles in the Top 40 before his debut album;

several albums debuting at number one before the age of 18;

millions of followers on social media.

Brazil in 2011

It was his first visit to Brazil.

He performed in:

Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo

Porto Alegre

He even took a helicopter ride, visited a steakhouse, and commented at one of the shows that Brazilians were among his best fans. Thousands of people camped out for days to see him.

Personal Interests (2011)

He really enjoyed:

basketball;

soccer;

hockey;

video games;

skateboarding;

sports cars;

spending time with friends.

He also talked a lot about dreaming of building a long career, not just being a teen idol.

Musical Influences

In interviews from that time, he cited artists such as:

Michael Jackson

Usher

Justin Timberlake

Boyz II Men

Stevie Wonder

Chris Brown

Tupac

These artists influenced his pop and R&B style.

Instruments

Few people know, but Justin has always been quite musical.

He played:

drums;

piano;

acoustic guitar;

electric guitar;

trumpet.

He learned most of these instruments practically on his own as a child.

What was he like in 2011?

This is perhaps the most well-known version of Justin.

Personality

Those who knew him often described him as:

Very playful

Charismatic

Funny

Competitive

Very energetic

Affectionate with fans

Quite impulsive at times

He liked to joke and play pranks.

Backstage at shows he was always running around, playing video games, basketball or soccer.

Justin Bieber in 2011: A Complete Portrait

If there's one year that represents the peak of "Bieber Fever," that year was 2011. Justin was only 17 years old, but he was already one of the most famous artists on the planet. For millions of teenagers, he was much more than a singer: he became a cultural phenomenon.

Basic Information

Full Name: Justin Drew Bieber Birthdate: March 1, 1994 Age in 2011: 17 years old Nationality: Canadian Hometown: Stratford, Ontario (Canada) Height: approximately 1.73 m Eye Color: light brown (honey) Natural Hair Color: light brown Religion: Christian (he spoke quite a bit about his faith at that time) Mother: Pattie Mallette Father: Jeremy Bieber

He was raised primarily by his mother, who had him at a very young age. The family had few financial resources, but she always encouraged his musical talent.