Justin Bieber continues his reign on the pop charts. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, "Believe Acoustic" will take the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 200 next week. That makes five chart-toppers for the 18-year-old singer.
The actual figures will be out Wednesday, but Billboard expects the album to move 100,000 units.
"Believe Acoustic" is a follow-up to 2012's "Believe," which saw Bieber transition from a purely teen sensibility to a more adult songwriter and performer (signaled in part by the album's guest features: Drake, Big Sean, Ludacris and Nicki Minaj).
The acoustic album doesn't feature any other vocalists.
A newfound confidence has come with Bieber's new maturity. The singer recently expressed his disappointment at not receiving any Grammy nominations for "Believe." In 2011, he was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album (for "My World 2.0").
(It's worth noting that the "Grammy board" doesn't pick nominees. Grammy members -- including recording artists and other industry folks -- vote on submitted music.)
There's certainly a case for Bieber's Grammy pitch. Consider this: Not only is Bieber a credited writer on every track on "Believe" (and, thus, "Believe Acoustic"), he's also credited as a producer. As a multi-instrumentalist, Bieber's known for bringing quite a bit to the studio process. Which is to say, he's bringing quite a bit more than Rihanna, who neither plays any instruments nor contributes any meaningful writing to her albums. Rihanna has won six Grammys. Britney Spears has won one Grammy and been nominated eight times.
So, what say you, dear reader? bieber should atleast be nominated for BELIEVE ALBUM
The actual figures will be out Wednesday, but Billboard expects the album to move 100,000 units.
"Believe Acoustic" is a follow-up to 2012's "Believe," which saw Bieber transition from a purely teen sensibility to a more adult songwriter and performer (signaled in part by the album's guest features: Drake, Big Sean, Ludacris and Nicki Minaj).
The acoustic album doesn't feature any other vocalists.
A newfound confidence has come with Bieber's new maturity. The singer recently expressed his disappointment at not receiving any Grammy nominations for "Believe." In 2011, he was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album (for "My World 2.0").
(It's worth noting that the "Grammy board" doesn't pick nominees. Grammy members -- including recording artists and other industry folks -- vote on submitted music.)
There's certainly a case for Bieber's Grammy pitch. Consider this: Not only is Bieber a credited writer on every track on "Believe" (and, thus, "Believe Acoustic"), he's also credited as a producer. As a multi-instrumentalist, Bieber's known for bringing quite a bit to the studio process. Which is to say, he's bringing quite a bit more than Rihanna, who neither plays any instruments nor contributes any meaningful writing to her albums. Rihanna has won six Grammys. Britney Spears has won one Grammy and been nominated eight times.
So, what say you, dear reader? bieber should atleast be nominated for BELIEVE ALBUM
hey justin is amazing i wish he was mine to hold lol he is so cute and i love asll his songs like bby,one less lonley girl he is aawesom guy and he loves all his fasns he cares most popstars dont care they just like the girls and the fame well not him he is the best guy anyone could ever meet i read a mag about him and it was like he is a great guy but he needs to maske one less lonley girl cu he dont have a girl i was like how doe he not have a love yet their was like him with taylor swift sleana gomes and someone ekes i forgot he is just a great guy with a huge heart asnd he cares hopefuly he has a great life and never gives up on his dream asnd girls if you go to his concert good luck lol you will proply know what i mean