Justin Bieber compares his career to Justin Timberlake's

Natalie Weiner
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Justin Bieber Compares Himself to Justin Timberlake, Gives Us
Justin Bieber Compares Himself to Justin Timberlake, Gives Us


Justin Bieber put himself in some pretty serious company during a recent interview with BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw yesterday (Oct. 27), telling the DJ he believes that his career is mirroring fellow teen idol-turned-grown-up pop star Justin Timberlake.

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"He was in NSYNC and of course they had an amazing sound but it was also, it was young. It was for teenagers," Bieber said. "And I feel when he transitioned and started making 'SexyBack' and stuff, he really found something that was unique to what he was feeling and what he wanted to do. So I think it takes time as an artist to develop your style and develop what you like and what you don't like."

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Is Justin Timberlake no longer the biggest Justin in town? Only time will tell -- meanwhile, watch the full interview below:

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