Justin Bieber Drops Surprise Album Swag II
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Key Facts:
- Swag II released at midnight just two months after Bieber’s Swag
- Album features 23 tracks with collaborations from Tems, Bakar, and Hurricane Chris
- Production credits include Carter Lang, Tobias Jesso Jr., Mike-Will-Made-It, and Buddy Ross
- Fans compare it to a grown-up version of Bieber’s Journals era
- Highlights include “Speed Demon,” “Need It,” and “Love Song”
Justin Bieber isn’t letting fans catch their breath — less than two months after his surprise comeback album Swag, the Canadian pop star has doubled down with Swag II. Dropped at midnight with little warning, the new release delivers 23 tracks that expand on the themes of its predecessor while returning closer to Bieber’s familiar mix of pop, R&B, and genre experimentation.
The album features a wide roster of collaborators, from longtime partners like Eddie Benjamin to fresh voices such as Tems, who lends backing vocals on the standout track “Need It.” Bieber leans heavily into falsetto across the project, with fans noting a Michael Jackson–inspired delivery on several songs. The sound palette moves from ’90s boy-band pop to alt-R&B and even touches of bluegrass, reflecting the range of influences he’s absorbed over his 16-year career.
Early reactions from fans are divided: some praise Swag II for its range and maturity, while others feel the length and rushed rollout make it uneven. Still, songs like the high-energy “Speed Demon,” the groovy “Witchya,” and the catchy “Love Song” are already gaining traction. With Swag II, Bieber has signaled that his surprise-release era is in full swing — and he has no plans of slowing down.
