How Poo Bear Went From Homeless To Writing Justin Bieber's Biggest Hits | Blueprint

Ever since he was a kid, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd knew he wanted to write songs. He got his first chance in high school, when he wrote "Anywhere" for R&B group 112. From there he'd go on to help craft numerous hits, including 112's "Peaches and Cream" and multiple chart-toppers with producer Scott Storch. It wasn't until he teamed with pop star Justin Bieber, however, that he got the credit he deserved as a go-to hitmaker.
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[@zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl]

poo bear and the dream are some of the greatest and underrated song writers, ever

[@prodmikebeats]

cant forget NeYo, I'd love to see him on this show.

[@shannonjones7106]

I don’t know why anyone would say out of their mouth that Pooh bear is underrated. Everybody in the music business knows who he is. He’s a songwriter first now he’s stepping into his artistry don’t get it twisted everybody knows him.

[@jasonfrank2114]

Worked with Poo bear back in 2010 at Westlake Studios in LA. He was writing for beiber in the session we worked on. One of the funniest people I've met. This guy deserves his success!

[@redvelvetsprinkles]

Poo Bear is a beast and a legend. His story is so inspirational and a testament to hard work and dedication. I have so much admiration for him

[@Raytona500]

Loved this. PooBear deserves all the success he is getting. I'm always happy when the underdog, the guy who never gets the credit, etc... finally WINS. Congrats PooBear. Another great interview & insight by Noah. Respect. RAYTONA $ickWid'It Records

[@calvincanty3906]

Loved this. PooBear deserves all the success he is getting. I'm always happy when the underdog, the guy who never gets the credit, etc... finally WINS. Congrats PooBear. Another great interview & insight by Noah. Respect. RAYTONA $ickWid'It Records

[@bindanox4891]

Poo Bear comes across as a very genuine person. Wishing him all the best.

[@west4coast77]

Thanks! This is a great series. Seems like a really good dude... and great that Justin recognizes Poo Bear's contributions and gives credit where credit is due. He deserves it.

[@chizzleeh6513]

Poo bear is a BEAST

[@dwillwilliams1240]

He’s a legend a lot of ppl don’t know

[@austincaruso7596]

What a humble and positive dude. Respect

[@JordanCann]

Why so many dislikes? This is a great and honest interview

[@nadaa.7506]

Journals is Justin’s best album it’s not up for discussion

[@kelechic.jemelumba9981]

Nada A. It's not even close TBH, his voice is annoying in some of the songs but it's he far his most complete album

[@newthrash1221]

Nada A. No one’s gonna discuss it with you because no one actually gives a fuck

[@Pablo-uv3rn]

There shouldn’t be any discussion cause hes trash

[@1993Ski]

Purpose is a better album overall. His voice was changing during Journals and it wasn't as good as now. The songs were great, well written of course, poo bear is a genius but I don't think Justin's voice is for this kind of music. He has a couple RnB feel songs on Purpose but he delivered them better because his voice is wayyy better now.

[@jahannab]

Nah it’s not. That was his best work. Point Blank period

[@Excuseme47]

This video was a great eye opener. So many ways to reach success, you just have find your own process. Thanks for the inspiration complex!

[@OnDaBeatBoy]

Great video and super cool guy

[@artiseworks8030]

It basically took him twenty years to become an overnight success! What an amazing human being! So incredibly humble. I’m inspired.

[@karelkumar1090]

Please make more of the Blueprint series, I love it.

[@jahannab]

His story is really interesting and he’s so talented!

[@keyurmarolia]

U guys are giving so much info I love it Keep it coming!! Thanks

[@Kaiissophisticated]

Thanks again Noah, great interview as usual

[@swaycu]

Shoutouts to Justin for giving poo bear his credit

[@rocstarskinnyjeans]

I would dislike the fuck out of this, but I like Poo Bear. You’re lucky Complex lol!!!

[@1993Ski]

Poo bear my idol. Such a legend!

[@haliec9759]

Looooved this. Thank you

[@reesedipherent8416]

Do a blueprint on James Fauntleroy

[@76rooikat]

All the episodes are simply amazing, so inspiring! Keep em coming!

[@nzingalake8516]

Amazing interview thank you.

[@NihalHabeebSelfy]

I saw two blueprints in a row, of Timberland and Poo Bear and man these two are really modest musicians....!

[@RealEstateRafeeq]

Fuck complex but dope vid with bruh & his journey!

[@songwritertv1]

homeless after writing on a diamond album how did that happen wow

[@marathipedia]

Justin Bieber is so INSPIRED😢

[@djrolo07]

Cool interview...I like that he seems down to earth, but supper successful. How all those other artists didn't mention this guy as the creator of their hits???

[@charlesbrown8737]

They usually never do. Behind every hit there is at least 5 people working their magic. You are lucky if you get to hear a producer tag, that's it. The songwriters or the musicians who actually make the music you need to search to find.

[@lowkey_fla]

Peaches and cream was the ish 😎😎

[@ivorythompson920]

THis episode wasnt long enough, dude has so much history this episode needed to be at least an hour.

[@robinford336]

💯

[@SlickGriminals]

I was lit when his bird survived!

[@free12345]

inspiring story and artist 💪

[@shomarmar]

Such an amazing artist. Insane !

[@juanc.aguilar2029]

Poo bear is a legend

[@perspikio8110]

lol dropping Joe is the doom of complex

[@DBFamilyVlog]

Loved this so much, made me a big fan of his.

[@artistobias]

Thank you for sharinf your story Poo Bear

[@ChawletMelk]

Why the dislikes? It makes it seem like people dislike Poo Bear when it's not targeted at him. Anyways, Poo Bear and Lupe need to work together again.

[@SinLibreto]

Thank you, you are an inspiration

[@CharlesWarrenOnline]

I remember him from Making The Band 3 with Danity Kane!!!

[@mattm00ey]

Holy smoke. Quality video!

[@detnemt9571]

this man has been writing hits before bieber was even famous

[@phaze29]

One of the realest answers ull get!

[@BornToBelieveMusic]

This is dope! Poo Bear a Legend!

[@radityasidharta8382]

Bring back joe

[@funny17teen]

poo bear is a gem

[@moefromdaareashow1123]

that story about scott storch wanting to spend three hundred thousand on a private jet to smoke on rather then catch a normal plane an pay 30 grand for 3 of them You can tell Poo Bear understands an respects the value of money an what its like not to have it an what its like to have it an to respect it an spend it wisely

[@Ayleeanne2397]

This is really good content

[@bigeazy126]

I hate complex now, but this was an excellent video.

[@koylbeats332]

Poo is a beast!!

[@AntonSlizzardhands]

Much luck and continued success Poo 🍀🐻🍯

[@robbiebalboa]

He did Superstar!!!! ma maaaaaan!!!!! My favourite usher song.

[@londonjames5914]

Placed 160 songs in one year! Jees!!

[@AfricanGirl]

he's a good songwriter

[@danielquintero3304]

He is such a smart guy.

[@alexwebb6584]

Curious about the "bumping into" aspect.

[@GermanChoc26]

Respect to this guy.

[@adrianfreeman9818]

‘‘Twas a fast click

[@pappyvision1830]

I thought they were talking about Pooh Bear from PBG Anton Sanders

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swae lee pbg in Chicago?

[@pappyvision1830]

BALOTELLI 4⃣5⃣ Glo yeah the gang spazz kemo taysav and young pappy

[@JWV_]

Great Last Question!

[@hectorrogel9013]

Poo bear my idol... drives me to be a creator

[@peueuq]

Wtf is that like and dislike ratio

[@trillgatesw4353]

Justin should name the last album he puts out LEGENDARY this would be very accurate!

[@i000_]

Radio Killers 👍🏽👍🏽

[@BBumbly]

That damn bird lol

[@charlie310brown2]

LEGENDARY THE GOAT 🐐

[@gabriel2fanworld167]

makes me want to be a better person his art

[@AyyeBC]

Poo bear lowkey lived a good life lol

[@Mussa.H]

Big up Craig David UK legend 11:38

[@arlethgarcia1441]

*Y ahora trabajando con maluma baby💖*

[@jfactor05]

The whole Peaches and Cream things makes me laugh because Slim definitely just belts out "Girl you taste so good to me!!" idk how people missed what it was about, lol.

[@PabloHernandez-xp7yk]

17:42 , damn.... He place artists in chart and don't get the recognition he deserves. I would be more wise with my art and keep it for me... He is the real star.

[@ramonprieto5824]

You guys making another season ?

[@cesarchavezapodaca902]

get jason strauss or dave grutman, someone in the nightlife biz

[@THHGURU]

Excellence

[@thebigo8500]

Him and #coldasspitta the best writers out

[@1800ReplaceAHoe]

Praise 🙌 GOD

[@neiontab]

Poo bear seems like an awesome guy and you guys all tweakin figure it out like go to the store get the biggest box of tampons you can get and you be good to go . I realize you dont like complex but chill like damn . Go unsub from the vids they mess up on or unsub idk or dislike idc i just never seen this before what exactly did complex do i need to look this up now maybe i should have before commenting but this video seems chill and people being mean poo bear chill i dont want him be sad .

[@artemislaflare]

Poo bear gotta tap in with the new gen the music hella diluted these days

[@snreord]

what??? Poo Bear was 15 year old when he wrote / 112 anywhere song / Got damnnn

[@6Wheelz]

Anyone else see hows he got his song to 112? I'm confused

[@darnellsmith4269]

He’s so dope

[@rap94guardiola23]

Pay Joe and bring him back!

[@grandmasterlucien]

Seems like an innocent guy who's been done over. Keep hustling man.

[@nhlanhlazwane9465]

The Scott Storch story "loyalty+honor" is absolutely sad.Scott did you wrong Poo!

[@charlesbrown8737]

Scott and his poor management did himself and every body around him wrong, its a really sad story. Thats what drugs can do to you - like poo said, the first year was great. After that Scott started to abuse cocaine.

[@MuscleBobBuffPants420]

NO JOE = DISCLICK EVERYTHING

[@WayneDavisDA_ILLESTalive14]

Omg the *BIRD*

[@josephdip715]

Justin Bieber did poo bear right. He was the only person who cared for poo bear

[@Anggelos876]

All of those songs were good songs. The sound esp Caught Up and Superstar by Usher

[@mmslegacy4647]

What happened to Joe???

[@AAA-ti9eo]

MMS LEGACY 46 he went to be with his family not sure when he will come back

[@TerryReece]

I SEE A "STAR" ON THE SLIGHTLY OPEN CHEST OF "POOBEAR" AND I AM WANTING TO KNOW "If" THAT IS "STARTER-STAR" OR "DALLAS COWBOYS- STAR" AND AS A "COWBOYS FAN MYSELF"; WELLLLLL, "U.S./US/UNITED STATES COWBOYS FANS" MUST STICK TOGETHER>>>SMILE/LOL

[@katokaman2116]

🙌🏻 🙌🏻 🙌🏻

[@stephenrocha2626]

Early squad wya

[@pascquallo]

12:12 does anybody know what the background music is? Thx

[@shomarmar]

Why the fuck is there so many dislikes smh

[@bsykes284]

Does anybody know what a Minor Major melody is?

[@henrysedillo5834]

POO BEAR!!!

[@Thefittestartist]

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