Justin Bieber’s new album, “Swag II,” has officially been released, closing out a chaotic overnight stretch that saw the record delayed from its announced release time. The album, which serves as the follow-up to July’s surprise drop, “Swag,” features 23 tracks. It also has a stacked roster of collaborators, including Tems, Lil B, Bakar, Hurricane Chris, and Eddie Benjamin.
Justin Bieber ‘Swag II’ album is out now
Justin Bieber’s new album, “Swag II,” briefly appeared on YouTube Music before. Shortly after, it rolled out across other streaming platforms early Friday morning, hours after fans had been expecting it. Bieber acknowledged the delay in real time, updating fans directly on Instagram. According to his Instagram posts, he wrote messages like: “I’m sorry for the wait their telling me any second” and “Me waiting with u, not baiting u,” adding, “clicking refreshhhhhh.”
Much like the campaign for the first part of the album, the latest release was preceded by subtle teasers. Billboards went up in London and banners appeared in Los Angeles on Thursday, igniting speculation and confirming the record’s anticipated arrival. Over the past month, Bieber’s own studio snapshots hinted that new music was in the making, with fans and industry watchers keeping their expectations high.
“Swag II” effectively extends his creativity from “Swag” earlier this summer. Combined with the first album, the two are now packaged together on streaming services as a 44-track project, making up for a record of over two hours. The move is also expected to keep Bieber’s momentum strong on the charts. The initial “Swag” debuted at no. 2 on the Billboard 200, delivering Bieber’s biggest streaming week to date. Singles like “Daisies” and “Yukon” broke into the Hot 100’s upper tiers, helping bolster his highest-profile run in several years.
With “Swag II,” Justin Bieber doubles down on that energy. With the new album, he is turning what started as a surprise midsummer drop into an exciting and musical fall.
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea.
