Confident

The song's harmony is built on a repetitive four-bar loop typical of R&B-influenced pop from the early 2010s. It uses a pure Aeolian (natural minor) scale, eschewing the harmonic minor's leading tone. This creates a 'cool' and 'slick' atmosphere that doesn't demand resolution, allowing the syncopated percussion and Justin Bieber's vocal melodies to drive the song's energy. The harmonic simplicity provides a stable foundation for Chance the Rapper's more rhythmically complex guest verse.

Written by Justin Bieber alongside Kenneth Coby (Soundz), the song was the tenth and final installment of Bieber's 'Music Mondays' series. It marked a stylistic shift for Bieber toward a more mature R&B and hip-hop sound. Chance the Rapper was brought in to provide a guest verse, acting as a comedic and upbeat foil to Bieber’s more serious, 'straight-faced' delivery.

Confident showcases Justin Bieber's evolution from teen idol to mature R&B artist, utilizing hip-hop-influenced production. The track is anchored by its infectious hook and a charismatic feature from Chance the Rapper, serving as a cornerstone of the experimental Journals project.