Justin Bieber's Lo-fi Bedroom Swag

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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