Performer Stella Prince delivered a live cover of Justin Bieber's song "Love Yourself" as part of the ReImagined series [1].
The performance highlights the enduring influence of Bieber's catalog and provides a platform for contemporary artists to reinterpret award-winning compositions.
The ReImagined series invites various artists to take Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated songs and reinterpret them in their own unique musical styles [1]. Prince's rendition focuses on "Love Yourself," a track that originally appeared on the 2015 album "Purpose" [4].
Written by Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco, and Ed Sheeran [2], the song achieved significant commercial and critical success upon its release [1]. It became the third hit for Bieber to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart [1].
Beyond its chart performance, the track received critical recognition from the Recording Academy. The song earned two nominations at the 2017 Grammys, specifically in the categories of Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance [3].
Prince's contribution to the series follows the Recording Academy's goal of showcasing the versatility of these celebrated works. By stripping down or altering the original arrangement, the series allows listeners to hear the foundational songwriting of the original hits through a different lens [1].
“Stella Prince delivered a live cover of Justin Bieber's song "Love Yourself"”
The ReImagined series serves as a bridge between the legacy of established pop hits and the creative expression of emerging artists. By focusing on songs with proven critical success, such as those with Grammy nominations, the Recording Academy reinforces the lasting value of the songwriting process over the original production of a hit record.
