Justin was born in Stratford, Ontario and was raised by his single mother, Pattie Mallette. [21] [22] He was 12 years old When he entered a local singing competition, Placing second. [1] He taught himself playing piano, drums, guitar and trumpet. [23] In late 2007, Bieber and his mother Began posting videos on Youtube [24] so that members of his family and friends who HAD seen his performances not see them smoke here, posting Their versions of songs by Usher, Chris Brown, Stevie Wonder Justin Timberlake, Ne-Yo and others [24].

Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive at So So Def, saw your videos and Bieber took to Atlanta, Georgia WHERE he met the singer and songwriter of R & B Usher. [24] A week later, Justin Had The Opportunity to sing for Usher [25] who recommended for a hearing with Antonio LA Reid at Island Records, who signed to the label in October 2008. [24] Justin Timberlake Was Also Interested in signing Bieber, But he eventually signed with Usher. [26] Justin and his mother then Moved to Atlanta WHERE Usher and Braun Also live, to support his career. Bieber said in an interview Also That Often he stays at his home in Stratford. [27] All his biography is a book released by the singer in Brazil, named Justin Bieber A to Z in 2010 [28].