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Nothing says “summertime” like a Justin Bieber concert in Rockerfeller Plaza!

Before hitting the stage, he 18-year-old pop star, whose latest album Believe drops June 19th , sat down with Today host Matt Lauer to chat about his transition from “teen heartthrob” to legitimate artist.

I think it’s about proving people… I can make good music and going out and performing better than everyone else. That’s what you have to do in order for me to crossover or else I’ll be another teen heartthrob.

Speaking of being a teen heartthrob, Justin was surprisingly tight-lipped when Lauer asked him about the inspiration behind songs like “As Long As You Love Me” and “Boyfriend”.

Matt: Let me read you a couple titles of the songs and you tell me if there was anyone in your mind when you were writing these: “Boyfriend,” ”As Long as You Love Me”…

Justin: For the album I wanted to work with different artists and producers. I worked with Drake.

MAtt: Yeah, but that’s not what I meant and you know it.

Oooh Matt!  Going for the jugular with that one!  Was Justin avoiding talking about Selena for a reason?  Let’s hope there’s not trouble in paradise!

Check out a video of The Bieb’s performance on Today below!

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Super cute Justin Bieber rocked the stage with a performance of the single “One Time”, the first out of his debut album titled “My World” (album cover art), on The Today Show on Monday (October 12).