For millions of fans—collectively known as the "Beliebers"—the year 2010 was a cultural singularity. It was the year Justin Bieber went from a YouTube phenom with a swoop haircut to a global pop deity. Following the massive success of My World 2.0 and the earworm that was "Baby," Bieber was recording constantly. Hitmakers like The Dream, Bryan-Michael Cox, and even Kanye West were throwing beats at the 16-year-old.
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: Justin showcased his rapping skills on this track, which was famously featured in his movie Never Say Never but never received a standard commercial release. Notable Leaks and Rarities Lost Lullabies: The Definitive Ranking of Justin Bieber’s
He raps—yes, raps—about loyalty: “Put the key in the ignition / We on a mission / No permission.” The song was scrapped because his label felt it was too mature for his demographic. However, it frequently appears on "top unreleased" lists because it shows how Bieber was trying to shake the "cute kid" image two years before Believe. Hitmakers like The Dream, Bryan-Michael Cox, and even
Why it’s #1: This is often confused with the Jack Ü hit, but the 2010 version is entirely different. This track features Bieber singing over a haunting, minimalist piano loop. Lyrically, it’s a break-up letter to a friend who betrayed him in the industry.
Rich Girl (feat. Soulja Boy): This collaboration exists in multiple versions. Version 1 is a partial teaser, while Version 2 is the full leaked track featuring Soulja Boy.