An acoustic version of “What Do You Mean” by pop idol Justin Bieber just became available for our listening. While Bieber might not be an idobi.com usual, our staff still had a lot to say when it came to the track. Check out what we thought, then throw in your opinion in the comments.
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Can we talk about how sick this Justin Bieber song is?
— Matt Vogel
Bieber “fan” or not, we should all be happy to see that chill new wave, not quite EDM, not quite pop sound turn mainstream. When a mainstream artist borrows from what’s doing well underground it’s good for everyone. Green Day did it by making punk mainstream, etc. This song also, I believe, is the debut of a new Bieber. One like Nick Jonas tried to do after the Jonas brothers [and wanted] to be taken seriously as an artist, by showing a more honest and mature vocal style. Let’s just say my main point is there is a reason why this is Justin’s first number one debut and why he deserves the title of youngest person to receive such an honor. Let’s hope this means a more serious route for the once bad boy star. Let’s see him mature [and] become to us, who grew up annoyed by him, see him become equal to the likes of Timberlake. It’s all up in the air, but this song proves it’s possible.
— Miguel Tenicela
He is bae. Really though, it’s such a “good mood” song. I’m not sure exactly what it is about it–maybe the triumph of Bieber coming back from his “bad boy” image–but it really is a jam. Also, for a pop song, it’s pretty emotionally honest –which isn’t something you get that often.
— Shelby Chargin
He’s backed by the best team in the world. This album will for sure be his biggest so far.
— Catherine Yi
I want to hate it, but it’s head-bobbable.
— Olivia Carpenter
I’m really enjoying this song. I’ve always thought Justin had a great voice, he just sometimes wasn’t making the right songs to showcase that I think. But this, especially the acoustic version, I really dig because the dude can sing.
— Hannah Pierangelo
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