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Justin Bieber Drops Surprise Album 'Swag'

His seventh studio project signals a darker, more vulnerable direction after his recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

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Le chanteur et compositeur canadien Justin Bieber, le 3 avril 2022 à Las Vegas

Overview

  • Bieber shocked fans by dropping "Swag" without prior announcement, releasing it on all major streaming services on July 11.
  • Comprising 21 tracks, the album features collaborations with rappers Gunna, Lil B, Cash Cobain and Sexyy Red.
  • Sources close to the singer say "Swag" adopts a darker, more vulnerable and less polished aesthetic, marking a fresh creative shift.
  • This release is his first studio project since "Justice" in 2021 and follows both his health comeback and his entry into fatherhood.
  • Despite trending globally on social media, no concert dates have been announced to support the new album.