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Justin Bieber Drops Surprise Album ‘Swag’ After Four-Year Hiatus

Featuring candid reflections on fatherhood, mental-health struggles, marriage, media scrutiny, Swag reframes Bieber’s public image.

Overview

  • Swag arrived on July 11 as Bieber’s first full-length studio album since Justice in 2021.
  • The 21-track LP includes collaborations with Gunna, Sexyy Red and Cash Cobain alongside production contributions from Daniel Caesar and mk.gee.
  • Global billboards in Reykjavik, Los Angeles and New York’s Times Square teased the project before its unexpected release.
  • The opening track “Standing on Business” incorporates audio from Bieber’s recent viral confrontation with paparazzi.
  • Album artwork features intimate photos of wife Hailey and son Jack, underscoring the record’s focus on family devotion.