The Wanted Praise Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' As A "Sick Tune"

26 March 2012, 10:18 | Updated: 26 March 2012, 10:40

The 'Glad You Came' singers say they are loving the 'Never Say Never' star's latest release.

The Wanted have urged their fans to buy Justin Bieber's new single 'Boyfriend' after describing it as a "sick tune". 

The 'Lightning' singers and Canadian pop star Justin have been vocally supportive of each other in the past, and the five-piece band posted about the 18 year-old's latest release this morning.

"In 10 minutes, our mate @justinbieber puts out his new song #Boyfriend," The Wanted tweeted today (26^th March). "Song is WICKED! We will be buying it from @itunesmusic & so will u." 

'Warzone' singer Tom Parker also posted a separate message praising Justin's change of musical direction with 'Boyfriend'. 

"Make sure you all download @justinbieber new single 'boyfriend' too," he posted. "Great jam. Love the change in sound bro! Catch up when we're in LA."

Nathan Sykes added: "Bet all the @justinbeiber fans are OUT OF THEIR MINDS right now waitin to hear #boyfriend… You should be, it's a siiiccckk TUNE!!" 

Justin Bieber's new single 'Boyfriend' received its first play on Capital FM this morning ahead of its US release.

Catch Justin Bieber talking to Rich Clarke tonight from 7pm.