Usher has officially announced his new 15 year old protege to the world.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber - who is part of a deal between Usher and Universal Records - was discovered by manager and former So So Def label exec Scooter Braun after posting a series of videos on YouTube.
After meeting with Usher last year, Bieber - also a musician who plays instruments - was offered a deal by Island Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid.
The teen, who Usher describes as ‘a priority’ for Island Def Jam, is set to release his track ”One Time” shortly. It is currently receiving good radio airplay.
The Dream and Midi Mafia are among those who have written and produced tracks for Bieber’s debut album “My World”.
