The world has seen both Usher and Justin Bieber grow from boys to men onstage. Bieber, who is now 18 years old, has definitely matured with his music. The debut single off his forthcoming album, Believe, works an urban beat and reveals a bolder hip-hop MC side. Meanwhile, Usher, now 33 years old, is branching out as well in his upcoming album, Looking For Myself, which is a mix of R&B and elecro-soul which he refers to as “revolutionary pop.”
Billboard sat down with iconic mentor Usher and his protege Justin Bieber.
