Purpose (Justin Bieber album)
Purpose is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released through Def Jam Recordings and School Boy Records on November 13, 2015, as a follow-up to his third studio album Believe (2012). The album features guest appearances from Big Sean, Travis Scott, Halsey, Skrillex, Diplo, and Ariana Grande. The deluxe version was released simultaneously on the same day. It features an extra guest appearance from Nas. Production was handled by Bieber himself, Skrillex and Diplo from Jack Ü, BloodPop, Benny Blanco, the Audibles, Soundz, Mike Dean, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Andre Harris, among others.
Standard edition cover in several countries in the Middle East and Indonesia
American producer Skrillex played a pivotal role on the album's musical direction, producing six of its songs.
Parts of the album were recorded at Jungle City Studios in New York City.
Bieber and manager Scooter Braun (right) during a show to promote Purpose in 2015.
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is recognized for his multi-genre musical performances. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter Braun in 2008 and subsequently brought to American singer Usher, both of whom formed the record label RBMG Records to sign Bieber in October of that year. He gained recognition following the release of his debut extended play (EP) My World (2009), which was quickly met with international commercial success and led to his establishment as a prominent teen idol.
Bieber in 2022
Bieber performing at the 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll
Bieber performing in Indonesia during his My World Tour in 2011
Bieber at the 2012 NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France