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Did the Surprise-Release Strategy Work for Justin Bieber’s ‘Swag’ Based on Its First-Week Returns?
UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – Justin Bieber's surprise album 'SWAG' achieved nearly 200 million streams in its first week and placed 16 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100, tying historic chart records.
- Justin Bieber released his album Swag as a surprise on July 10, 2023, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Bieber announced Swag just hours before release, adopting an organic alt-R&B style influenced by collaborators, departing from his previous pop sound.
- Swag contains 21 tracks, with 16 charting on the Billboard Hot 100, led by the single Daisies which topped Spotify US and global charts.
- The album earned 163,000 first-week units primarily from nearly 200 million paid streams, with minimal physical sales due to unavailable vinyl and CDs.
- The surprise release strategy showcased a successful pivot toward streaming-driven consumption, signaling a shift in industry release tactics and fan commitment.
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