Stephen James Philibin, better known by his stage name Steve James, is an American record producer, songwriter and DJ.
Steve James in 2015
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.