Justin Bieber’s Comeback Album Drops This Friday

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It’s been a long time coming… Justin Bieber, Bizzle, The Biebs— is officially back.

Multiple sources have confirmed that Bieber’s highly anticipated seventh studio album will drop Friday, July 11th via Def Jam, his first since 2021’s Justice. Though no title has been officially announced, viral billboards in Iceland and Los Angeles featuring the Bieber family and the word “Swag” are fueling speculation that it may be the name of the project.

Here’s what we know so far:

A Global Creative Process
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bieber wrapped up the album during a trip to Iceland this past spring. The sessions were described as a creative “bubble,” where Justin “vibed out” and locked in with a tight circle of collaborators. Before that, he’d been hosting lowkey jam sessions at his L.A. home with trusted names like DJ Tay James, HARV, and producers like Carter Lang (SZA) and Eddie Benjamin.

Unexpected Features
JB’s been on a new life path and it’s sure to come out through the music. Confirmed features include Gunna, Sexyy Red, and Cash Cobain. A clear shift from Justin’s usual pop territory into a sound more adjacent to the current wave of trap, melodic rap, and club vibes.

Life & Label Changes
A lot has happened in Bieber’s world since his last album. He became a father. He parted ways with longtime manager Scooter Braun in 2023. And after the cancellation of his Justice tour, he owed AEG over $20 million, a debt Braun reportedly covered. (That has since been settled.) He also sold his music catalog for a reported $200 million and watched his wife, Hailey Bieber, land a billion-dollar deal with e.l.f. Beauty for her skincare brand.

Reclaiming His Time
While much of the world assumed Justin Bieber was stepping back from music and/or losing his mental grasp, he was actually rebuilding behind the scenes. His choice to return now feels intentional, not reactionary. He’s not just dropping an album, he’s reasserting his place in pop culture, but this time on his own terms. If Swag really is the album title, it’s a nod to JB’s early-2010s era, which Beliebers will appreciate.

Friday could mark the start of Justin’s next chapter. Growth, fatherhood, and industry independence.