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The instrumentation is kept to a minimum, allowing The Biebs’ voice, which has strengthened and deepened as he matures and grows up, to shine and take center stage. There are lots of claps and beats, which sound like they were picked up at the Pharrell Williams school of production! And you know what? Mike Posner’s contributions to this song ensure that he is on the rise as a beat-driven producer and he’ll be sought after once this song spreads like wildfire, which we can assure you it will.
Overall, ‘Boyfriend’ reminds us of JT’s ‘Cry Me a River’ in texture and tone, especially with those layered harmonies.
There’s a new Justin reigning over pop music and it’s The Biebs. He’s bringing sexy back and at just the right time.
5/5 stars
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via Popcrush
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Justin Bieber sounds all grown up on his first non-holiday single since 2011's "Never Say Never," delivering some low-register raps that make his pip-squeaked vocals on "Baby" seem like they were recorded a decade ago. Lyrically, however, he's still got some growing up to do. "Swag, swag, swag on you / Chillin ' by the fire while we eatin' fondue," he raps in the opening verse, prompting unwelcome thoughts about whether "swag" has suddenly become a verb. Elsewhere, he promises his prospective paramour, "I could be your Buzz Lightyear / fly across the globe" and "I'ma make you shine bright / Like you layin' in the snow - brrr!" Despite the handful of lame couplets aside, "Boyfriend" is at least sonically polished enough to belong on a radio playlist with the Usher and Justin Timberlake songs that brought Bieber YouTube fame just three short years ago. In fact, the club-ready beat and guitar-plucked chorus recall Timberlake's most pivotal transition single, N Sync's "Girlfriend," While "Boyfriend" exists almost exclusively to give 12-year-old girls heart palpitations at the mere thought of being Bieber's fondue partner, the song is a promising sign of what could be a prosperous adult career for the 18-year-old.
Rating: 82/100
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via Billboard
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The track is a definite progression in Justin's style, with a hip hop influence and will bring up some inevitable comparisons to Justin Timberlake -- for all the right reasons. Because this songs like something that JT would have included on 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'.
And Bieber raps. Yes. It's not a hard core rap -- more like Justin saying the words. We've heard him freestyle in the past, and this is a similar style. He sounds good. Really good.
Head over to iTunes to purchase the song right now. We promise you will love it.
4.5/5 stars
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via Hot Hits
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