Justin Bieber 's long-awaited return yields a No. 1 debut for his new album, SWAG, on Billboard 's Top R&B Albums chart (dated July 26). The surprise album, teased only hours before its arrival on July 11, opens with 163,000 equivalent album units earned in United States for the tracking week of July 11-17, according to Luminate.

Justin Bieber Releases New Album “Swag” originally appeared on L.A. Mag.

Putting aside whatever speculation, rumors and chatter surround Justin Bieber in recent months, one thing remains certain: his talent as a musician is undeniable. Going one step further, the process of working with Bieber has largely received high praise from those collaborating on his albums.