![]() ![]() The soulful, smooth vocals of Tori Kelly and Chandler Moore bring an emotional depth to the song Bieber sometimes lacks. Piano heavy and full of reverb, the slow-paced songs praise the Lord and worship His glory unlike the first few songs, the style of music fits the lyrics appropriately. There’ll never be nobody like you Jesus…God Almighty, You’re my end,” and “it’s then you remind me, you’re holding me tight and you love me completely, you’re always by my side” are reminiscent of traditional gospel songs sung in church. Lyrics like “There’s nobody like you Jesus. Lyrically, these are the most reminiscent of traditional gospel music. ![]() The two best songs on the album are “Where You Go I Follow” and “Where Do I Fit In,” as they showcase Bieber’s maturity and sincerity about the genre. In it, he takes responsibility for his own shortcomings and praises God for being the only reason he pulled himself out of it. Rather than a worship song his entire audience can relate to, it feels more like a memoir for Bieber himself. He thanks God for saving his life, saying “All that to say, I’m thankful that’s not who I am and I’m thankful God was with me when shit hit the fan, cause he’s the reason that I’m still standing.”Īt the end of the song, Bieber includes a prayer over each and every listener, blessing their families, minds and finances through the troubles of the pandemic. I was doin’ stupid shit to get people to like me” I was livin’ in a mansion doin’ big thingsįBI raided my house and shit was gettin’ dicey In spoken word verses, he details the trials of his life and his many mistakes: “We’re In This Together” is the only song on the EP that Bieber performs solo. Read more: Does 'Holy' Mark A New Era In Justin Bieber's Music?Įven though “Freedom” isn’t gospel music in the traditional sense it still has the R&B flair that Bieber is known for. Hits “Holy” and “Hold On” are lyrically reminiscent of gospel songs with a modern pop twist. The comeback album “Purpose” started toying with Christian themes in songs like “Purpose” and “Life is Worth Living.” And “Justice,” which received much critical acclaim, has more emphasis on his faith. With his steady increase towards incorporating faith into life and his music over the last few years of his career, it is no surprise that “Freedom” is a gospel EP. He became heavily involved with the church, re-dedicated himself to Christ and has since been working hard to maintain his relationship with Jesus. He went from being the world’s most loved star to the world’s most hated - and he struggled to recover.īieber credits his recovery from his teen-star-to-train-wreck years to God. His name still floats around headlines from time to time too - most recently receiving backlash for sporting dreadlocks. He subsequently took a break from music to realign himself and his priorities as the world tore him to shreds. His name was in the news for DUIs, assault charges, drug use, allegations of abuse and racism, destruction of property… and more. The 27-year-old’s teen pop beginnings made him almost an instant hit at 13 and got him into a lot of trouble. Many critics are upset Bieber borrows from Black culture so much, even sporting dreadlocks this month. The musical production is solid, but the heavy lyrical matter doesn't suit the laid-back, easy-going beat, nor does it fit Bieber’s style vocally. When coupled with lyrics “Big up to our Father, if you call pon Him, Him answer, we need-a the begotten son to prosper,” the song becomes a little off-putting - Bieber is a White man from Ontario, Canada. The recording blends the style of Jamaican, gospel and pop beats with a feature from BEAM on the second verse that cements the song’s tropical flair. ![]() But the style and lyric choice of this song in particular feel very incongruent. Title track “Freedom” features reggae style and focuses on the freedom we have as children of God because of the resurrection of Jesus. Read more: How Kanye West’s 'Jesus Is King' Grammy Win Redefines Contemporary Christian Music ![]() So far only one song from “Freedom” has racked up more than 1 million views on YouTube (the collab with Pink Sweat$). While “Beliebers” loved “Justice” for its R&B hits like “Peaches,” “Holy” and “Hold On,” fans seemed less excited to see that this EP was listed in the gospel genre, even calling it “Jesus is King 2” in reference to Kanye West’s album, another unconventional collection that won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music in 2021 but could also have been placed in the gospel category. “Freedom” is authentically Bieber - the new Jesus-obsessed Bieber - and innovates what we typically hear from gospel music. (REVIEW) Justin Bieber surprised fans with the new EP “Freedom” on Easter Sunday - just over two weeks after the release of his sixth studio album “Justice.” The six-song EP features guest artists like Tori Kelly, Judah Smith and Pink Sweat$. ![]()
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