<P> `` Never Say Never '' is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber . The song is used as the theme song for The Karate Kid , and features rap interludes from the film 's star , Jaden Smith . Originally a risque demo with sexual lyrics performed by American singer Travis Garland , it was written and produced by The Messengers , and Omarr Rambert . However , for unknown reasons , Bieber was tapped to record the song for the film . He re-wrote the song with The Messengers , Rambert , Smith , and his vocal producer Kuk Harrell , to feature inspirational lyrics to foil the film 's theme . The song contains R&B and pop elements while merging hip - hop . </P>
<P> `` Never Say Never '' is a song by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber . The song is used as the theme song for The Karate Kid , and features rap interludes from the film 's star , Jaden Smith . Originally a risque demo with sexual lyrics performed by American singer Travis Garland , it was written and produced by The Messengers , and Omarr Rambert . However , for unknown reasons , Bieber was tapped to record the song for the film . He re-wrote the song with The Messengers , Rambert , Smith , and his vocal producer Kuk Harrell , to feature inspirational lyrics to foil the film 's theme . The song contains R&B and pop elements while merging hip - hop . </P>
who sings never say never with justin bieber
who sings never say never with justin bieber
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith