Poo Bear

This article is about the songwriter. For the fictional bear, see Winnie-the-Pooh.
Not to be confused with DJ Pooh or GrandPooBear.

Poo Bear
Birth nameJason Paul Douglas Boyd
Also known asMDMA[1]
BornNew Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1997–present
Labels
Websitepoobearmusic.com

Jason Paul Douglas Boyd, known professionally as Poo Bear,[3][4] is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his songwriting work for Canadian singer Justin Bieber, having been credited on each of his albums since his compilation, Journals (2013). Boyd has written four Billboard Hot 100-number one singles with Bieber's performances on "Despacito (Remix)" and "I'm the One", and his singles "Where Are Ü Now" and "What Do You Mean?". Furthermore, Boyd has written Bieber's top 40 singles "Intentions", "Forever", "I Don't Care", and "All That Matters". Prior, Boyd was credited on albums for R&B group 112, and co-wrote Usher's 2004 single "Caught Up", which peaked within the chart's top ten. He often writes for Scott Storch productions and co-writes in tandem with Sasha Sirota.[5]

As a recording artist, Boyd signed with Capitol Records to release his debut studio album, Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music (2018).[2] He launched the distribution platform, Fwaygo in 2023.[6]

  1. ^ "Introduction: Get to Know Poo Bear aka MDMA". June 5, 2012.
  2. ^ a b St. Asaph, Katherine (May 3, 2018). "Poo Bear Presents: Bearthday Music". pitchfork.com. Pitchfork Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2022. Genre: Pop/R&B
  3. ^ [1] [dead link]
  4. ^ "Songwriter Poo Bear: Justin Bieber's New Album Is His 'Thriller'". rollingstone.com. September 9, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Kassam, Alshaan (June 11, 2021). "Poo Bear enlists Skrillex & Sasha Sirota for stargazing single 'The Day You Left': Listen". Weraveyou.com.
  6. ^ "FWAYGO LIGHTS UP". Hitsdailydouble.com.