Description

During Justin Bieber's *Believe* era in 2012, his speaking voice had noticeably shifted from the high, youthful tone of his earlier years to a deeper, more mature sound. At 18, he was transitioning from the high-pitched, almost boyish quality of his *My World* era to a richer, more adolescent resonance. His voice now carried a natural depth and resonance, though it still retained some of the lighter, melodic qualities of his earlier years. In interviews on TV and radio, his speaking voice had a smoother, more confident delivery. While there was a slight rasp to it, hinting at the changes brought on by adolescence, it remained relatively clear and engaging. The higher notes were less pronounced, and there was a newfound steadiness to his speech, which reflected his growth both as a person and as an artist. This maturity gave him a more distinct and authoritative sound compared to his earlier squeaky pop star persona. When rapping or freestyling, whether on radio or mixtapes, Bieber's voice displayed more swagger and flexibility, moving between a more gravelly tone and a smoother flow, showing his increasing comfort with different vocal textures. This shift not only made him sound more adult but also more versatile, able to experiment with different genres and styles. He no longer sounded like the innocent, young pop prodigy he was just a few years earlier, but instead, a young man finding his voice in both his music and public persona.