Who had a hit with the song "Beauty And A Beat"?

Justin Bieber featuring Nicki Minaj had a hit with “Beauty and a Beat.”

The song appeared on Bieber’s third studio album, Believe, released in 2012. It blends electropop and EDM, pairing Bieber’s melodic pop vocals with a guest rap verse from Minaj. The single was written by Bieber, Minaj, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, and Zedd, who also co-produced it with Martin.

“Beauty and a Beat” became one of Believe’s best-known tracks and was released as a single in October 2012. Its lyrics present a glossy, club-oriented fantasy, while the production uses a fast dance beat and bright synthesizers typical of early-2010s mainstream pop.

A common mix-up is naming Nicki Minaj alone because her verse is highly memorable. She is the featured artist, however; Justin Bieber is the primary artist and the song is part of his album. The official title is usually styled “Beauty and a Beat,” with “feat. Nicki Minaj” identifying the collaboration.