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''My World'' is the debut extended play (EP) by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. It was released on 17 November 2009, by Island Records. The album is considered the first half of a two-piece project, later being supplemented by his debut studio album ''My World 2.0'' (2010). After signing a recording contract in light of his growing popularity on YouTube, Bieber worked with collaborators including his mentor Usher, in addition to producers Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, and Midi Mafia. Its music incorporates pop and R&B styles, and lyrically discusses teen romance and coming of age situations. Upon its release, ''My World'' received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its production. It debuted at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 137,000 copies. In doing so, it became the strongest-debuting release for a new artist in 2009, though it was topped the following week by ''I Dreamed a Dream'' by Susan Boyle, which moved 701,000 units. Upon the release of ''My World 2.0'' in March 2010, its predecessor peaked at number five. Less than two months after its release, the record was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales exceeding one million copies. Internationally, the extended play attained similar success. It debuted atop the Canadian Albums Chart, where it was later certified double platinum. It additionally attained double platinum recognition in the United Kingdom. Two singles were released from ''My World'', both of which became international successes. Its lead single "One Time" reached the top twenty in five countries' singles charts, while its follow-up "One Less Lonely Girl" peaked within the top ten in Canada and top fifteen in the United States. The promotional singles "Love Me" and "Favorite Girl" peaked in the top forty of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The project was additionally promoted through television appearances and the My World Tour in 2010. The remix album ''My Worlds Acoustic'' and compilation album ''My Worlds: The Collection'' were released later that November; the latter packaged ''My World'', ''My World 2.0'', and ''My Worlds Acoustic'' into a two-disc set. ==Background and composition== Bieber first began his career through YouTube, posting videos of his performances in singing competitions for family members who could not attend. As his popularity on the website grew, he was discovered by his eventual manager Scooter Braun, who flew Bieber to Atlanta, Georgia to consult with recording artist Usher. He provided him with an audition for L.A. Reid of Island Records, and signed a recording contract in October 2008. In April 2009, after recording his debut single "One Time", Usher described Bieber as a "young phenomenon" and "definitely a priority for me and Island Def Jam." Bieber later described the record's title as "the only way () could really describe it", adding that it represented "so many elements of () world". When recording ''My World'', Bieber expressed a desire to "grow as an artist" and have "() fans grow with ()". Musically, the project incorporates pop and R&B styles, similar to the catalogs of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Chris Brown, Usher, and Ne-Yo. ''Entertainment Weekly'' described the record as featuring "sugary puppy-love ballads and dinky dance-pop confections". Bieber looked to address a variety of lyrical themes, which he described as "songs that teens can relate to" and "just stuff that happens in everyday life". The introductory track "One Time" discusses an admiration of a female and a desire to become her significant other.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Justin Bieber — One Time Lyrics )〕 "Favorite Girl" shares a similar sentiment, describing the object of his affection as his "prized possession".〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Justin Bieber — Favorite Girl Lyrics )〕 The ballad "Down to Earth" was inspired by the divorce of Bieber's parents, and was written to reassure fans in a similar situation "that it wasn't because of something they did".〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Justin Bieber Inspired by Positive and Negatives )〕 "Bigger" details an aspiration to work past the difficulties a relationship experiences.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Justin Bieber — Bigger Lyrics )〕 It was noted for experimenting with New jack swing elements that were prominent in Michael Jackson's eighth studio album ''Dangerous'',〔 and was also described as a "P.Y.T. rip". Bieber felt that "One Less Lonely Girl" was "really important () these girls have something so they can be one less lonely girl". The track was compared to Chris Brown's "With You" and Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable". "First Dance" features vocals from Usher, and garnered comparisons to Jackson's "You Are Not Alone". ''My World'' closes with "Love Me", which samples The Cardigans' "Lovefool" and was described by MTV News as a "widescreen club track that is full of bubbly synths and Bieber's now-signature croon". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「My World (EP)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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