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Justin Bieber pulls a Beyonc, hints online at surprise album

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber sends fans into a frenzy, posting 11 partial songs on Instagram sparking speculation of a new album.

Canadian pop star sparks speculation of a new recording, posting 11 songs clips on Instagram

Male singer with white tank top.
Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber surprised fans Wednesday night, dropping 11 snippets of what may be songs from a forthcoming album. (Francois Mori/The Associated Press)

Canadian pop starJustin Biebersent his fans into a frenzy Wednesday night, posting 15-second clips of 11 new songson hisInstagram account and sparking speculation of a new album.

The 20-year-old didn't offer any information on the clips except for one captioned Cold Waters or confirm whether an album is in the works.

But he did offer his fans a tweet:

Social media stunts are becoming more common among artists looking for fresh ways to grab attention and sell albums.

Singer Beyonc Knowles surprisedfans last December when she released a full-length, self-titled album on iTunes withno warning.

Justin Bieberalso has a reputation for using social media togeneratebuzz.

In 2013, heteased his albumJournalswith a10-weekdigital download campaign, releasing a new songevery Monday night for three months.

This isthe first time in a while, however, that the pop staris making headlines for his music instead of his antics.

Bieberis currently serving two years probation for pelting his Los Angeles neighbour's home with eggs.

He was also ordered to pay $80,900 U.S. in restitution, serve five days community service and complete an anger management program in what the district attorney called a negotiated settlement.