Justin Bieber is back with his seventh studio album: the aptly-titled SWAG. The lo-fi, reverb-laden record is a remarkably candid look inside the world of Bieber, using the palette of both underground pop and 90's R&B to accentuate lyrics about his wife, his struggles, and his "standing on business."

Notably, it's his first album post-split with manager Scooter Braun, and the first where Bieber has been in full artistic control. On this episode of Switched On Pop, we tap into the SWAG mindset and attempt to understand Bieber's newfound vision, what it's saying, and ultimately, if it even still matters.

Songs discussed:

Justin Bieber – DAISIES
Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, Giveon – Peaches
Justin Bieber, Sexyy Red – SWEET SPOT
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
Justin Bieber, Druski – STANDING ON BUSINESS
Justin Bieber – ALL I CAN TAKE
Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes
Justin Bieber – GO BABY
Justin Bieber – TOO LONG
Justin Bieber, Gunna – WAY IT IS
Justin Bieber, Dominic Fike – Die For You
Justin Bieber, Burna Boy – Loved By You
Justin Bieber, Lil B – DADZ LOVE
Mk.gee – Alesis
Mk.gee – Are You Looking Up
Dijon – The Dress
Justin Bieber – WALKING AWAY
Haim – Don't Wanna
Justin Bieber, Dijon – DEVOTION
Justin Bieber – One Less Lonely Girl

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