Justin Bieber’s first album in four years has received strong reactions from fans.SWAG, which marksthe “Baby” singer’s seventh studio album, was released on July 11. Consisting of 20 tracks, the record features collaborations with Gunna, Sexyy Redd, and Cash Cobain, and includes a surprise writing credit from Eminem.
Over the weekend, songs from the album took over the daily charts on both Apple and Spotify. The superstar’s new album also topped Billboard’s fan-voted music poll as their favorite new music release from last week.
Now, fans have taken to social media platforms, reacting to Bieber’s new album,SWAG, published after the pop star’s recent settlement with his manager of more than 15 years. Many are blown away bythe authenticity and maturity of the musicand how fast Bieber dominated the streaming charts without any promotion, including@KayyKova.
@journavhlstressed that headphones are not enough to listen toSWAG.
Similarly,@ended_everyoneis impressed by how wellSWAGdid on its debut as Bieber’s first album without a full marketing plan to back it up.
@sliidecityshared that she can’t wait for theSWAGtour.
@lastsmilelost17named “Walking Away” as their favorite song from the album.
@batpwkidrauhlsis praising Bieber for saving the music industry with the latest release.
What This Means For SWAG And Justin Bieber
SWAG Comes After Justin Bieber Parting Ways With His Longtime Team
The album was dropped days after the superstar agreed to pay his former manager, Scooter Braun, $31.5 million forcanceling dates on the Justice World Tourdue to health reasons and unpaid commissions. Released on Bieber’s record label, ILH Production, under exclusive license to Universal Music Group,SWAGis reportedly the first album the artist had full creative control over.
After the album was dropped, Braun voiced praise forSWAG, calling it the artist’s most authentic album to date. The mega-manager, who has worked with artists including Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Demi Lovato, and many more, is responsible fordiscovering Bieber early on.
Bieber, on the other hand, was at the center of controversies following his decision to part ways with his longtime team. In addition to ending the business relationship with Braun, the artist also went his separate way from his business manager, Lou Taylor. While his decisions at the time seemed shocking,the new album puts the superstar in fans' sights againfor the right reason.
Our Take On Justin Bieber’s SWAG
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Justin Bieber weaves his pop sounds with a softer, chiller contemporary R&B blend this time that better matches where he is in life. The 20-track album, tackling everything from fatherhood, family life, love, and the early days of his career, ismore experimental and low-key than his 2021 album,Justice.
Just like the quiet release that surprised his fans, the music on the album also comes as moody and refreshing, which is a sharp departure from his previous production.SWAGconsists of songs that are easy to start and hard to put down.
While it doesn’t sound like anythingJustin Bieberhas released so far, the overwhelming reception from fans proves thatSWAGhas the ability to captivate listeners.
