Over the next few weeks, Justin continued to write and record new music in his spare time. He experimented with different sounds and styles, pushing the boundaries of his pop-R&B sound. He collaborated with his producer and friend, DJ Snake, on a track called "Get You," which would later become a fan favorite.
As the months went by, Justin accumulated a stash of unreleased songs, each one a gem in its own right. There was "Kiss You Inside Out," a sweet, upbeat love song; "No Pressure," a laid-back, atmospheric track; and "What If I," a heartfelt ballad.
And then, in 2020, a mysterious leak surfaced online. A fan, who claimed to have obtained the files from a former member of Justin's team, shared a collection of unreleased songs from 2010. The tracks were rough, but they offered a fascinating glimpse into Justin's creative process during that pivotal time in his career.
In the end, Justin decided to acknowledge the leak, tweeting a nod to his fans for their dedication and enthusiasm. He hinted that he might one day revisit those unreleased songs, perhaps reworking them for a future project.
But as 2010 drew to a close, Justin's team began to shift focus towards his sophomore album, "My World 2.0." The new album would go on to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, but the unreleased songs from 2010 remained locked away, hidden from the public eye.
For Justin, it was a bittersweet moment. On one hand, he was thrilled that his fans were still hungry for his music, even a decade after the fact. On the other hand, he had never intended for these songs to see the light of day, at least not in their raw, unfinished form.
The leak included "Ghosts," "Get You," "Shut Up," "Kiss You Inside Out," "No Pressure," and "What If I." Fans went wild, poring over the lyrics, analyzing the production, and debating the songs' merits.