Poo Bear facts for kids

Jason Paul Douglas Boyd, known as Poo Bear, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is famous for writing songs for many artists, especially the Canadian singer Justin Bieber. Poo Bear has worked on all of Bieber's albums since Journals in 2013.

He helped write four songs that became number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. These include Justin Bieber's parts in "Despacito (Remix)" and "I'm the One". He also wrote Bieber's popular songs "Where Are Ü Now" and "What Do You Mean?". Before working with Bieber, Poo Bear wrote songs for the R&B group 112. He also co-wrote Usher's hit song "Caught Up" in 2004.

Poo Bear also releases his own music. He signed with Capitol Records and released his first album, Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music, in 2018. In 2023, he started his own music distribution company called Fwaygo.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Jason Paul Douglas Boyd was born in New Haven, Connecticut. When he was nine years old, a tornado destroyed his home. He and his mother then moved to Atlanta, Georgia.

Poo Bear's music career began when he worked with the R&B group 112. He helped write their songs "Dance with Me" and "Peaches & Cream". These songs helped him become known in the music world.

Building a Music Career

After his success with 112, Poo Bear continued to write songs for other famous artists. He worked with Chris Brown, Jill Scott, and Mariah Carey.

In 2004, he co-wrote "Caught Up" for Usher's album Confessions. This album sold over 10 million copies in the US. "Caught Up" was a big hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Working with Justin Bieber

In January 2013, Poo Bear met Justin Bieber in Las Vegas, Nevada. They quickly became friends because they had similar childhoods and liked the same kind of music. They traveled the world together, working on songs for Bieber's albums. During this time, Poo Bear focused only on writing for Justin Bieber.

He co-wrote most of the songs on Bieber's albums Journals and Purpose. These included "No Pressure", "PYD", and "All That Matters". He also helped write the very popular songs "Where Are Ü Now" and "What Do You Mean?". "What Do You Mean?" became a number one hit on the Hot 100 chart.

Solo Album and Other Hits

On April 27, 2018, Poo Bear released his first solo album, Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music, with Capitol Records.

Later in the 2010s, Poo Bear's songs also became popular in other music styles. The remix of "Despacito" was named the number one Latin song in the history of the Billboard charts. He also co-wrote Dan + Shay's country hit "10,000 Hours", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Poo Bear also produced songs for the Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy. One of these songs, "Mañana es Too Late", featured the Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin.

Discography

Poo Bear has released his own music and appeared on other artists' songs.

Studio Albums

• Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music (2018)
• The Book of Nabeel (2022)

Singles as Lead Artist

• "Would You Ever" (with Skrillex) (2017)
• "Will I See You" (featuring Anitta) (2017)
• "Hard 2 Face Reality" (featuring Justin Bieber and Jay Electronica) (2018)
• "Perdido" (featuring J Balvin) (2018)
• "All We Can Do" (with Juanes) (2018)
• "Two Commas" (2018)
• "Yes Please" (2018)

Singles as Featured Artist

• "Lonely Christmas" (Bryson Tiller featuring Justin Bieber and Poo Bear) (2021)

Other Charted Songs

• "Angels Speak" (Justin Bieber featuring Poo Bear) (2021)

Guest Appearances

• "Salvage (Up All Night)" with Galantis on The Aviary (2017)
• "Angels Speak" with Justin Bieber on Justice (The Complete Edition) (2021)
• "Lonely Christmas" with Bryson Tiller and Justin Bieber on A Different Christmas (2021)

Filmography

Poo Bear has appeared in a documentary about Justin Bieber.