MY WORLD 2.0 (2010) My World 2.0 is the debut studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber . It was released on March 19, 2010, by Island Records . It is considered the second half of a two-piece project, being supplemented by his debut extended play My World (2009). After signing a recording contract in light of his growing popularity on YouTube , Bieber worked with collaborators including his mentor Usher , in addition to producers Tricky Stewart , The-Dream , and Midi Mafia . The record follows in the vein of My World , incorporating pop and R&B styles, and also experiments with hip hop elements. Lyrically, it discusses teen romance and coming of age situations. Upon its release, My World 2.0 received generally favorable reviews from music critics , who complimented its production. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 283,000 copies. In doing so, Bieber became the youngest solo male artist to top the chart ...