In Defense of Justin Bieber's 'Journals'
Picture it: October, 2013. In popular music, it seems like a lifetime ago. Lorde’s “Royals” had just climbed to the top of the charts, introducing American audiences to the New Zealand teen. Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz and Katy Perry’s Prism had just dropped, and lots of Little Monsters were gearing up for Lady Gaga's Artpop. The world was still wondering, when is Beyoncé going to come back and follow up 4?
And, of course, Justin Bieber was being portrayed as a villain.
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