Are you a fan of Justin Bieber? Did you know that he has penned some amazing hits for other artists? That’s right! The 29-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter is one of the world’s best-selling music artists and as of January 2022, he had 77.08 million monthly listeners on Spotify worldwide.
If this news caught your attention, then don’t miss out on our blog post “Songs You Didn’t Know Justin Bieber Wrote For Other Artists.” Take a look at some of the greatest songs penned by Bieber and find out which artists have benefited from his immense talent!
Hidden Gems: Justin Bieber’s Songwriting Contributions to Other Artists
Justin Bieber has written or co-written several hit songs for other artists, as well as for himself. Here are some of the top songs that Justin Bieber wrote and/or co-wrote for other artists:
“Love Yourself”
Justin and Ed Sheeran’s collaboration, “Love Yourself,” took the world by storm! It quickly reached the top of the charts in many countries – no doubt due to its irresistibly sweet lyrics. Bieber originally wrote it for his record “Purpose” but ultimately gave it to Sheeran as a single. The song struck an emotional chord with audiences worldwide, becoming an everlasting hit.
“2U”
David Guetta took his chance with a sure thing when he featured Bieber on this hit single featuring these carefully crafted lyrics by Bieber himself along with Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Giorgio Tuinfort, and of course David Guetta. And it worked – 2U quickly mingled its way into radio stations everywhere!
“Let Me Love You”
This one was a DJ Snake production that needed no introduction…or explanation for that matter. With Biebs lending his dulcet vocals plus added creativity from William Grigahcine, Let Me Love You racked up accolades across music charts worldwide – clearly an effort worth loving.
“Cold Water”
Major Lazer, Ed Sheeran, Benny Blanco, MØ & Justin Bieber joined forces to bring us the sizzling hit “Cold Water”! It became a worldwide success with Major Lazer featuring both MØ and JB as individual artists. Written by Bieber himself, this irresistibly cool tune fuses pop and dancehall elements for a unique sound that captivated audiences everywhere.
“Home To Mama”
Justin Bieber & Cody Simpson collaborated on an acoustic pop song – “Home To Mama”. Heartwarming sound and heartfelt lyrics allowed them to show off their talents in the barebones track. The bond between the two artists is evident, and Bieber’s brilliant writing is on full display! A must-hear for any fan of either artist.
“Love Me”
Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine & The Smeezingtons created “Love Me,” the perfect jam for young love! Creative and catchy, it quickly became a fan favorite. JB also released it as a solo track – a testament to his songwriting prowess. It’s safe to say “Love Me” was definitely Bieber-approved!
Wrapping Up
Justin Bieber is an amazing songwriter. He has written some of the most iconic songs, many for other artists. He is truly a master at his craft and can create melodious music even when giving someone else credit. Although he writes for others, he also keeps some gems of his own away from the public eye.