Local singers analyze Justin Bieber's success - Manila Bulletin

<p>By JOJO P. PANALIGAN</p><div readability="108.94806338"> <!-- CONTENT --> <div class="img_box img_left" readability="8"><p>Justin Bieber's hits include 'Pray,' 'Never Say Never' and 'Baby' </p></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- They say it takes one to know one and for many local singers, the success of Canadian teen superstar Justin Bieber is no fluke but one that can be attributed to many factors.</p> <p>A day before Bieber's concert at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Bulletin Entertainment asked the stars "What is Justin Bieber's strength as singer/performer artist? What's incredible in his success?"</p> <p>Here are their answers:</p> <p>Christian Bautista: "I believe Justin Bieber has a lot of things going for him. He is talented ever since he was little, singing, playing guitar, etc. As a performer, he connects with his audience well and you see his honesty as an artist. He is guided by one of the best R&amp;B artists, Usher, and his whole team.  What's incredible in his success? It's just fate, destiny, the right time, the right place, the right songs and the right outlook in life."</p> <p>Kyla: "Justin Bieber magic? He has a nice voice. And he can dance. And he has appeal especially to the kids. Although some disagree, he really is talented. He can play instruments, too."</p> <p>Sitti: "I think his strength is his incredible team who believed and stood by him, planned and marketed everything perfectly.  He is very charming ya, but without his team, without Usher---perhaps he would not have made it this big."</p> <p>Richard Poon: "JB' strength for me is his oozing confidence onstage."</p> <p>Audie Gemora: "You asking this old fogey about Justin Bieber?  Nothing out of the ordinary in that every generation has a teeny bopper singing idol. Crosby, Sinatra, Elvis, Beatles, Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, the boy bands. What's interesting is his instant rise to stardom was born out of cyberspace. Will he last beyond teen idolatry and not be eclipsed by new YouTube sensations? That will be the true test of his talents."</p> <p>Champ Lui Pio:  "I think JB has the talent to back up his fame. More importantly he has a good team behind his music. Not every teenager can be as confident as he is in showcasing his talents."</p> <p>Young JV: "He came on the scene just when someone like him was needed. His music is catchy and his age was just right when he got his break."</p> <p>"Justin My World Tour" in Manila with special guest Poreotics is presented by Smart with official TV partner TV5; major sponsors: Bench, SM Mall of Asia, FOX, Star World, Music Management International and AEDI; special thanks to: EDSA Shangri-La Manila, SM Supermalls, Tiger22 and Black Fleet; media partners: Manila Bulletin, Nickelodeon, Candy, Total Girl, K-Zone, Ok! Magazine, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, Magic 89.9, RX 93.1, Mellow 94.7, 99.5 RT, 103.5 WOW FM, Y101 Cebu and Wild FM Davao 92.3. </p><!-- /CONTENT --></div>