Justin Bieber's VMA 2015 performance last Sunday reportedly gave the infamous popstar mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
The "Beauty And The Beat" singer showcased his new single, "What Do You Mean," for the first time last Sunday. His return to the stage also proved his determination to go back to his musical route, which he has been talking about since earlier this year.
Billboard further reported that "What Do You Mean" will just be the first one out for his upcoming album supposedly coming out in November.
He showed off his moves and falsetto, even flying over the crowd as light and visual effects lit up the stage. While a lot of his loyal followers loved the performance, his ending pose, which showed him hunched over and crying his eyes out, allegedly gained negative reactions from spectators.
According to Forbes, "his display of gratitude and remorse surprisingly inspired more mockery than sympathy. Beyond his unwavering community of loyal fans, a vast amount of spectators found the emotional moment unmoving and unconvincing."
Forbes likened Justin Bieber's VMA 2015 Performance to Chris Brown's "redemptive" tribute to Michael Jackson during the 2010 BET Awards. The 6-minute performance reportedly helped him redeem himself after getting into a highly publicized domestic dispute with his ex, Rihanna.
Did Bieber's first live stage since 2013 help him prove that he's still relevant musically? The site thinks that's still hazy as of the moment.
"Where it stands now, his brand name and residual star power are keeping sales and relevance rising, but it's still uncertain as to whether Bieber is on the proper bath to effectively bouncing back to his throne atop the list of young pop stars," the report noted.
On a more positive assessment, Justin Bieber's VMAs 2015 performance clearly drew more interest for him on social media and online streaming sites. LA Times revealed that his Spotify plays increased 32% after last Sunday's show. "What Do You Mean?" has been getting an average of 4 million streams daily since its release.
