Justin Bieber is back: Superstar releases surprise new album

New York. Justin Bieber released a new album on Friday, much to the surprise of his fans. Shortly before the release of "Swag," Bieber announced the release of his album on billboards and social media.

“Swag” is his first album since “Justice” in 2021. It is also the first that the Grammy Award winner has released as a father.

Canadian singer Bieber and his wife Hailey announced the birth of their first child, Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024. Def Jam Recordings said the new album was inspired by Bieber's "devotion as a husband and father."

Billboards featuring Bieber were seen in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik on Thursday, as were those in Los Angeles.

Bieber himself posted photos of billboards on his official Instagram account. He also posted a song list that included titles like "All I Can Take," "Walking Away," "Dadz Love," and "Forgiveness."

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