Don’t worry, I don’t really believe that, that Justin Bieber is the new King of Pop – I actually believe that Justin Bieber is the new King of Dumb Tattoos and Douchebaggery – I only said that because this kid will absolutely not shut up about Michael Jackson in this interview he did with V Magazine.
On his hopes and dreams: My goal at the end of the day—right now—I want to be successful and be great at what I do. But eventually, I want to become the best at what I do. I want to be the best. In the world. I want to be better than anybody that’s ever done it. And in order to do that, I need to strive to be the best, be good to people and treat people with respect, and work as hard as I can. Because for me, I work so hard and this consumes my life, and it’s not worth it if I’m not the best.
On “the best”: I mean, I consider Michael Jackson the best. If I could be at his level… But I’ve got a lot of work to do. I’m not saying it’s going to happen within the next three years. But hopefully by the time I’m 30, people will remember me. I think people will remember me at this point, but I don’t want people to just think of me as a teen sensation. Because I could probably just sell out, and then in two years not put out another album, and just become Justin Bieber the teen superstar. But I don’t want to be that. I want to transition, and become the greatest.
On his plans to keep it clean: There are people who try to grow up too fast—they’re 18, so they’re like, I’m not a kid anymore. People need to know I’m not a kid anymore. But at the end of the day, I’m not completely grown-up. I’m still learning. I’m going to grow up how I grow up. I’m not going to try to conform to what people want me to be or go out there and start partying, have people see me with alcohol. I want to do it at my own pace. But I’m never going to make myself so the kids and the parents don’t respect me. There’re some artists that [parents won’t] let their kids go and see because they think they’re a bad influence. I want to be able to do what Michael did—he always sang clean lyrics—and it was always that little kids loved Michael and grandparents loved Michael. I don’t want to start singing about things like sex, drugs, and swearing. I’m into love, and maybe I’ll get more into making love when I’m older. But I want to be someone who is respected by everybody. Because right now, the young people are who make society. Young people determine what’s cool. Young people determine what’s going to be in style. So I always stick with the young people, that’s what I say.
More on Michael Jackson: Michael had a really bad childhood. I was blessed with a great childhood. My mom loved me. My dad loved me. I’m now a teenager and I don’t feel like I’ve missed out on anything in my life. I’ve gotten to experience everything I possibly could. I don’t look back and think, Ugh, I wish I would have been able to do that. Maybe [Michael] missed out on a lot, so he tried to [re-live] his childhood when he was older. But I’ve got such good people around me, I’m not worried.
On admiring Lil Wayne and Kanye, and also Michael Jackson: I can’t say I look up to them, but I definitely like what they do. I think that they’re amazing. But are they on Michael’s level? I don’t think they’re on Michael’s level. Well, Kanye is on a different level. I mean, Kanye is probably my favorite producer. He’s a musical genius. But, he’s not on Michael’s level. I think that in order to be on Michael’s level you have to reach as many people as Michael reached, and Kanye doesn’t reach as many people. No one really does.
But what about you, Justin?
On the haters and converting them: It’s all about making good music, and people hate me before they even listen to my music. I know a lot of people say they hate Justin Bieber who haven’t even listened to any of my music. They just hate me because they hate the idea of me. I’m young, I’m handsome—I don’t mean to sound conceited—but they think that I just got here because [of that], because I’m good-looking and girls like me, but the music isn’t there. Here’s the thing: my first album, I was 13 turning 14 when I recorded it, and I put it out when I was 14 or 15. It was my first time recording, and it turned out really well. We put it out, my fans loved it, but I was still really young. Then the second album came out, and I’d geared it mostly toward the fans. And I feel like the more I put out, people will realize it’s really good music, and they’re going to come. I’m not worried about the guy fans because they’re going to come. If they listen to the music and they like it, it doesn’t matter if they go and act like they don’t like me. They’re going to go home and listen to it.
He writes his own songs: But I also want people to know that I write my stuff. No one writes my stuff for me. I write everything on my iPhone. And when people say, “Oh, Justin Bieber, he can spit but he didn’t write his stuff,” they’re wrong. I do.
On being religious: I don’t think I’m religious. I am spiritual. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. I believe that he put me in this position, and that I have to always give him the glory he deserves for putting me here. But I don’t consider myself religious. A lot of people who are religious, I feel like they get lost. They go to church just to go to church. I am not trying to disrespect them at all, you know, whatever works for you; but for me, I focus more on praying and talking to Him. I don’t have to go to church. I haven’t been to church in a long time, but I know I have a relationship with Him. People can be like, “If you don’t go to church, what do you mean, how are you a Christian?” But I am. I talk to Him, and that’s all.
On being a literal gift from God: You know, my ma has always had God around me, has always made it really apparent. She never pushed it on me, but she always brought me to church and she put me in Sunday school. When I was little, I did these things: “prophetic words,” which is sort of like fortune-telling, but from God. They said in one of those tapes—when I was really young—that I was going to be the voice of the new generation. So, I don’t know what that means. It could just mean that I’m here to make music and inspire people. That’s all I know. I just want to be able to be a good influence on people. I know I’m going to make mistakes, because I’m young and I still love to have fun. I’m not perfect. I think everyone makes mistakes, and that’s what life’s about, you know?
On his longevity: I want people to know that this is not just a fluke. It’s not a fluke that I’m here. I’m here for a reason, and I’m here for a lifetime. And no one is going to get rid of me.
Oh, Justin. I hope not, darling. I hope not.
He should be admiring, and looking up to, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and the Who, not those other twits. What in the hades is wrong with you people?
Modern pop stars are constructed from the flesh up. A&R picks a pretty person then adds some hype and then mixes it all together in a computer. Viola! The end result is an instant pop star – just add water. Biases aside (I do not appreciate his “music”), it probably can be agreed upon that he is a musical person and can sing. On the other hand – anybody can sing. It doesn’t mean it’s going to sound good. Beebs, you need to get over yourself. Start the process by disassociating yourself from Kanye!
Can we discuss whatever atrocity hes wearing up there in that picture???
Hope he’s saving his money. He’ll be a has-been once the cute teen look disappears and the next tween idol comes along.
this kid needs to go away. now.
am with you all the way jb coz you have been an inspiration to me and my music thank you
Not sure what there is to dislike about him? I think it was a good interview and he sounds like a good kid. I don’t mind if he works hard and sticks around.
There will only ever be ONE king of pop.
That photo looks like what Janet Jackson wore in the Scream Video with Michael Jackson.. which brings me to my next argument Michael Jackson worked his ass off to be KING OF POP he was a pioneer in the industry and changed the way people think about pop back in the 80’s pop was consisted to a rip of of hip hop but When Michael hit the scene it became its own and since then it’s went up.. only recently it’s been taken over by little children (Girls) the ones with flowery bed’s and posters of Justin all over there wall.. and these kids are the one’s picking what songs sound good apparently anyone who has a nice face doesn’t need to no how to singe give them a stage a turned of mic and lyrics and let the electronics do the rest hell Michael Jackson was able to blow everyone way with… A hate, glove, mic stand, mic and his feet.. yet today artist need lights backing dancers.. and a set to go with it, The industry no they can not call anyone talented anymore the top artist Rihanna, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber are all fingers of what’s wrong with the industry and its the people buying there music who need to stand back and think what will the industry be like in 20 years robots taken over from us hell you don’t need to pay them.. and all you need is to put on a backing tap and the robot and be controlled to thrust and do all that shit.. why not -.- NO JUSTIN BEIBER IS NOT THE KING OF POP
I came here to say fuck you to whoever wrote the headline.
The thing is, u cannot reach the Michael’s level with those kind of sounds you do, bieber, and after all… :) There is no other King… NO OTHER KING! And if you became king, oh man, so he will became GOD.
I also am here to say Fuck You to the author of the mis-leading article headline. If you had any talent you would get a proper job other than “writing”.
I am gonna puke for that v magazine issue…..Hello I heard your song? I don’t like it.
Handsome? Lots more handsome than you….you just that. Try Korea, a handful, even those not doing plastic surgery one.
You are famous due to you using your still immature choir boy voice. Now you older, your voice is just that, normal boy. Please don’t be so big about yourself who famous due to baby voice and youtube help. Please try with hard work like everybody else…..
The way you say so yourself that you are famour and handsome really make me nausea. Please stop. If you get high one your fan Believers please do it on your own, no need announce it to the world.
BTW Jesus died on cross for everyone Sins…not yours alone. You are so full of yourself don’t you.
You make me sick even after I heard your song…That saying something. Stop.
I think you are the first singer with haters and lovers at once….Hmmm….I am the haters. Youare the 1st. Prince of haters and lovers….nicer ring than pop prince…you are not so that….If the Jackson reserve the right to the title, i hope they can sue you for that.
I cannot believe people get caught up in Justin Biebers music. it’s a very annoying subject to re-speak about again, due to me Ning a HUGE michael Jackson fan. First of all, JB music sounds just like every other “artist” nowadays and that’s obviously the big problem because people want different no matter what. Secondly your attitude is appalling. You say you have respect for people yet your on instagram reposting people comments who may give you criticism and you have an attitude with them. You say your good looking well I am telling in all honestly if I saw you in the street I would walk past you because I don’t think there is anything special about you oh and that reminds me, you say your a big mj fan yet one of his biggest sayings is about how important it is to be modest…. And look, you are the complete opposite your self absorbed and you think your awesome. As mj says “your nothing with modestity. Thirdly, from reading what you wrote in this article, you want to bigger and the best yet from my point of view you would think that you would think you would want to w creative yet! You imitate the king and if I was in your position I would want to be the best by generating new ideas an choreography as I’m a dancer so you speak a load of rubbish. YOU will never take the crown because Michael was imaginative and different which is what this world needed. MICHAEL WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING!!!! LONG LIVE THE KING
Justin is very talented but….Michael was perfectly talented. Justin has said himself: “I will not replace Michael as the King of Pop.” I am a big fan of Justin…..but, a little more to Michael. Michael had this sparkle in his eyes that told you: “I’m happy to be alive I’m happy to be who I am.” Justin I believe shows that but, Michael showed it with everything: dancing, singing, performing, creating music etc. I will never forget Michael Jackson he was and still is the greatest performer of ALL Time. R.I.P THE KING OF POP!!!! LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON!!! Hope I see him someday at the gates of Heaven.