What rut? Justin Bieber’s lead single from his new album is preparing to land, according to a Facebook update the singer shared on Thursday.
“I think I just made my single,” the 21-year-old teased fans, adding a smiley emotion to his message.
Bieber’s wording more than suggests he is referring to the first single from his anticipated fourth album.
Hours later, the young hitmaker tweeted the following.
Making that music
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) July 17, 2015
The positive music news comes one day after Bieber’s explosive Steven Klein-shot photo shoot for Interview magazine dropped online with an accompanying cover story, in which the Canadian was lightly grilled by Martha Stewart on his new album , relationship status, and personal details such as leaving high school with 4.0 GPA, if you please.
Zooming straight to Bieber’s reveals about his new album, since it looks like his first single is in the can — let’s dive in.
“It’s just very personal ,” the Biebs explained after Stewart asked if his new material will be romantic.
He went on, “People will be able to really get into where my heart is. It’s about my journey in life, stuff that I’ve been through. Maybe I can teach a lesson —- certain things that are inspiring.”
Of his hot studio team, Bieber reaffirmed that he’s working with album co-producers Kanye West and Rick Rubin, adding, “I’m working a lot with Skrillex and Diplo and this guy named Poo Bear, who’s an incredible writer. We’ve just been getting our groove.”
The heartthrob collaborated with Skrillex and Diplo (collectively, Jack Ü) on “Where Are Ü Now.” The EDM banger is now officially certified platinum in the U.S. It has generated over 150 million streams on Spotify and is currently No. 9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart.
The singer continued, “You kind of go through a period where you’re in there and nothing comes and nothing comes, and then, finally, it’s like bang-bang-bang — you get them all in a row. I’m at a place where I’m really happy and I’m ready to share my music.”
Although Bieber reaffirmed that real instruments are used on the album and that he played drums and guitar on some of it, he revealed that it will push the envelope sonically.
“Skrillex is on a really new wave ,” he teased, “and has found a way to take my vocals and mix them, and play with them, and pitch it up to make it higher with these cool effects that sound really futuristic . We have a really good chemistry.”
As with today’s single announcement, the singer didn’t dish on an album release date, but his reasons should make the wait worthwhile.
“I just want it to be perfect, so we’re taking our time with it,” Bieber insisted . “We’ve gone in with a bunch of different people.” He added, “I’m just trying to get the best sound and have it be consistent and make sense with what I’m going through in my life right now.”
Meanwhile, Beliebers took to Twitter to express their (mostly) overjoyed feelings about the Biebs’ first single reveal. The snapshot below shows the range of “we’ll believe it when we hear it” to “JustinReleaseTheSingle” reactions.
#JustinReleaseTheSingle pic.twitter.com/XFldVrlz7S
— mel (@Melainebieber) July 16, 2015
Y’all better keep your $1.29 ready because there is no excuse this time, he gave us a lot of time already
— Eion Clarke (@imstilkidrauhl) July 16, 2015
we’ve waited too long for new music, when justin releases his new single y’all better promote it and not let it flop
— stacey (@majesticjdb) July 16, 2015
I want an upbeat R&B bop for his new single
— lil kim (@bieberswhipp) July 16, 2015
“Justin’s first single from his new album is finally ready ” pic.twitter.com/4zN09GdJlF
— Eion Clarke (@imstilkidrauhl) July 16, 2015
BITCH RELEASE YOUR SINGLE @justinbieber
— Justin Bieber Stan (@bieberslayed) July 16, 2015
Single in the works @justinbieber pic.twitter.com/bFmL8j2IWO
— ryan (@ryanswaggy) July 16, 2015
Scooter: Are you ever going to hand in that album?JB: Mad if I do, mad if I don’t. Go hang out with Yael or something
— Fettyma (@naturalIy) July 16, 2015
*tries so hard to not get excited*
— ? (@imsobeyonce) July 16, 2015
WE MAKING PROGRESS https://t.co/gYFMD8RnPl
— Biebervelli (@HighKeyJB) July 16, 2015
He has said that before pic.twitter.com/aqDzLzxEEl
— Ivanna (@BieberWindsIt) July 16, 2015
— M (@jouvrnaIs) July 16, 2015
If you playing @justinbieber Son… pic.twitter.com/5TYnfY7vk3
— S (@bieberstan17) July 16, 2015
“Who’s ready for Justin’s new single” pic.twitter.com/rxaHJOV1Uw
— Biebervelli (@HighKeyJB) July 16, 2015
When will we get this single though is the question? @justinbieber . You could change your mind easily and we’d be back to square 1. 😧
— S?H D Y?H ? (@DearestSDM_x) July 16, 2015
cannnnnt wait to hear it 😊 @justinbieber pic.twitter.com/hbfy4AuMrm
— Daika (@daika04) July 16, 2015
jb: i think i just made my soup* smh stupid autocorrect! pic.twitter.com/Omav350xiS
— cami (@SweetieBiebs) July 16, 2015
you got us SUPER excited @justinbieber !! Can’t wait to hear your new single off your new album! so ready for you to slay in 2015!! ?
— Kathleen (@Biebercome2me) July 16, 2015
OMG yes!! pic.twitter.com/5VE1Dmi0Tz
— Hanne (@kidrauhl_hanne) July 16, 2015
We all know Justin will look like this before he releases that single! Your job to get it released @scooterbraun pic.twitter.com/Puk00AGtfb
— (@biebermum) July 16, 2015
[Images via L’uomo /Instagram]