and longtime manager Scooter Braun claims he had nothing to do with Biebers turnaround.
Ill be frank, Braun said.
I failed for a year and a half.
He shut himself off and went into a dark place.
Every single day I tried to help him turn it around, and every single day I failed.
And I tried desperately.
The only person who deserves credit for this is Justin.
I couldnt go to sleep during that time, he continued.
Every night I was wondering, Is something going to happen?
I turned to my own dad and asked, What do I do here?
He said, You just got to be a rock.'
It makes you real, rather than, Lets call up Max Martin to write you a hit song.
I want my music to be inspiring.
Like Kylie [Jenner].
Look at her world: She has been living on TV since she was a kid.
Its because its fed, bro, this lifestyle.
Read more on Bieber over atBillboard,and hearPurposewhen it arrives Nov. 13.
