Difference between Justin Bieber and The Jonas Brothers
For teens and pre-teens everywhere, it is hard to match the universal appeal and sheer "swoon factor" of Justin Bieber and the Jonas Brothers. Both Bieber and the brothers are of course dripping with prepubescent appeal, and throughout the Internet, fans are locked in a fierce battle of words and will to defend their chosen heartthrobs. We’re not going into a discussion on which of the two is better as that would be entirely subjective. Instead, this comparison article takes a look at the more significant aspects of each.
Who They Are
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer born on born March 1, 1994. His debut single was released to worldwide acclaim in 2009. Called "One Time", the song hit the top 30 charts in several countries. His subsequent full-length release called “My World” was later certified platinum in the United States, making it the highest debut by a new artist for the year. The Jonas Brothers is an American pop band that has released four albums since being formed, and it won the Best New Artist award at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2008. At the time of this writing, the band had already sold more than eight million albums all over the world.
How They Started
Much of Bieber’s early success can be traced to video performances uploaded on YouTube, some of which came to the attention of his future manager Scooter Braun. Bieber was soon signed to a management contract with the Raymond Braun Media Group, with which popular R&B singer Usher B was affiliated. A subsequent recording contract was signed with Island Records. As for the Jonas Brothers, they owe much of their popularity to their affiliation with the Disney Channel. The band is originally from New Jersey, and comprised of brothers Paul Kevin Jonas II, Joseph Adam Jonas, and Nicholas Jerry Jonas.
Image
The Jonas Brothers have a squeaky clean image that is in line with the image that Disney has set for all its stars, Justin Bieber has attempted to cultivate a more street-savvy image…at least as savvy as teenagers are able to pull off. While the Jonas Brothers are proponents of abstinence from sex, drugs and alcohol, it appears that Justin Bieber has no such restrictions, and it is expected that he will move on to more adult themes in subsequent releases.
Summary
Justin Bieber
- Is a Canadian pop/R&B singer
- Was discovered by way of YouTube
- Released his debut single in 2009, and hit the top 30 in charts in ten countries
- Debut album was certified platinum in the United States
- Has the highest debut by a new artist in 1009
- Is the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album hit the Billboard's Hot 100 chart
Jonas brothers
- Is an American pop boy band
- Gained widespread popularity mainly by way of the Disney Channel
- Is comprised of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas
- Was nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2008
- Won the award for Breakthrough Artist at the American Music Awards
- Has sold more than eight million albums worldwide
