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Monday, September 26, 2016 2:00pm ET by Newsdesk
Shawn Mendes talks moving on from Justin Bieber influenceShawn Mendes says he has grown on from "wanting to be like" Justin Bieber. The Canadian told Total Guitar that the 'Sorry' singer was a big early influence on him. However, he now takes more inspiration from musicians such as John Mayer and James Bay. Mendes said: "I love Justin. I grew up being very inspired by him, and wanting to be like him when I was younger. "But as I’ve grown up I’ve fallen into this person who loves music, loves playing guitar, playing piano and became a songwriter. This new album ['Illuminate'] in particular was super-inspired by John Mayer. "I really look up to him as a guitar player, singer and a songwriter. There’s a song called 'Ruin' which has a 'Gravity'-esque vibe to it. I’m listening to a lot of James Bay lately, and I love what he’s doing. As much as it’s inspired by John, James and Ed [Sheeran], I think I come into my own on this album.” Follow us: @Pressparty on Twitter / Pressparty on Facebook. Watch Shawn Mendes being interviewed below:
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