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Justin Bieber Drops Surprise ‘Swag II’ With 23 Tracks After Brief Delay

The companion to July’s Swag extends his rapid two-part rollout with a focus on family and faith.

Overview

  • After missing its midnight target, the album appeared first on YouTube Music before rolling out to Spotify and Apple Music, with Bieber apologizing for the holdup on Instagram.
  • The new release includes guest appearances from Tems, Lil B, Bakar, Hurricane Chris and Eddie Benjamin.
  • A global pink billboard and projection campaign unveiled the project, featuring images of Bieber with Hailey Bieber and their son.
  • Positioned as a direct follow-up to July’s 21-track Swag, the two releases bring the combined output to about 44 songs.
  • Early coverage reports strong fan engagement and reviews that praise intimate, tender material while questioning the length and cohesion of the two-part set.