Pop music across the twenty-first century has accommodated an unusually wide range of sounds and styles, drawing singers and songwriters into territory that earlier decades kept in separate categories. Justin Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, and holds Canadian citizenship. His education took him through Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School, Stratford District Secondary School, and St. Michael Catholic Secondary School.

Bieber works as a singer, songwriter, composer, and musician, and his output as a pop musician spans a notably broad set of genres. Contemporary R&B, pop, tropical house, reggaeton, and contemporary country all feature in his body of work, a range that sets him apart from artists who stay within a single style. His role as a composer and co-writer means his involvement in his material goes beyond performance alone.

The recognition he's received reflects both his commercial profile and his standing in Canada. He was awarded the Billboard 21 Under 21 award, the MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video, and the MTV Video Music Awards Artist of the Year honor. On the Canadian side, he received the Juno Fan Choice award and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, placing him among those acknowledged at a national level.