Justin Bieber says he recorded tracks in the past that he wasn't a fan of - because is record label told him to.

The singer is due to release his latest album 'Purpose' on November 13.

It marks something of a rebirth for the 21-year-old, whose personal behaviour has been heavily criticised over the last couple of years.

Speaking in the new issue of Billboard, Bieber said that his new output reflects a greater sense of control over his musical path.

He said: "It’s hard to make meaningful songs that make you want to dance because it can come off cheesy. In the past I’ve recorded songs that I didn’t like, that I wouldn’t listen to, that the label was telling me to record.

"I’m self-expressing with this album - I can’t skip on the moments that were dark, the moments that were happy, the ex-girlfriend stuff. It makes it real, rather than ‘Let’s call up Max Martin to write you a hit song.’ I want my music to be inspiring.”

'Purpose' will be Bieber's fourth full-length studio album.

He released 'Journals' in 2013 as a compilation of unused material and fresh tracks.

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