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Renell Medrano
Justin Bieber
Chart Beat Swag leans into Bieber’s pop-R&B roots, the project prioritizes experimental production and instrumentation. While he worked with longtime collaborator Harv, SWAG includes collaborations with songwriters and producers Carter Lang, Dijon, mk.gee, Daniel Chetrit, Eddie Benjamin and more. Canadian R&B star Daniel Caesar, who was featured on Bieber’s 2021 No. 1 hit "Peaches," is credited as a writer and producer on "Devotiohn,” which debuts at No. 50 on the chart.
Justin Bieber’s ‘Swag’ Debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart
The pop R&B superstar’s also lands 17 tracks on the Canadian Hot 100.
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Justin Bieber's new album Swag is dominating the Billboard charts in Canada.
The surprise album, which was released on July 11, grabs 17 spots on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, dated July 26, all in its first week. On the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, Swag debuts at No. 1 — knocking Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem down to No. 2, after spending eight weeks at the top. Swag marks Bieber’s first project since Justice in 2021, which also peaked at No. 1 on the Canadian Albums chart and notched five weeks in the top spot.
Of the 21-song project, two tracks cracked the top 10 on the Canadian Hot 100: “Daisies” at No. 2 and “Yukon” at No. 8. In his home country, Bieber boasts 38 top 10 career hits — most recently “Stay” with The Kid LAROI, which spent 12 weeks at the top in 2021.
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This week, the other 14 Swag tracks hitting the Canadian Hot 100 are:
- “GO BABY” (No. 11)
- “ALL I CAN TAKE” (No. 12)
- “WALKING AWAY” (No. 25)
- “THINGS YOU DO” (No. 29)
- “WAY IT IS,” featuring Gunna (No. 33)
- “BUTTERFLIES” (No. 34)
- “FIRST PLACE” (No. 52)
- “SWEET SPOT,” featuring Sexxy Red (No. 54)
- “SWAG,” featuring Cash Cobain & Eddie Benjamin (No. 62)
- “DADZ LOVE,” featuring Lil B (No. 65)
- “GLORY VOICE MEMO” (No. 66)
- “405” (No. 70)
- “TOO LONG” (No. 71)
- “ZUMA HOUSE” (No. 85)
Rapper Travis Scott's label showcase Jackboys album Jackboys 2 is at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, but debuts at No. 2 in Canada behind Bieber.
Six tracks from the album are charting on the Canadian Hot 100. “Champain & Vacay,” featuring rapper-singer Don Toliver, debuts at No. 55. According to the rap duo, the “intergalactic” track is a reference to Scott’s visit to the Louis Vuitton headquarters, accompanied by adlibs from Waka Flocka Flame. Scott’s other new entries include: “Kick Out,” (No. 58), “Dumbo,” (No. 61), “Where Was You,” featuring Playboi Carti & Future (No. 77), “2000 Excursion,” featuring Sheck Wes & Toliver (No. 78) and “Shyne,” featuring GloRilla (No. 92).
Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out debuts on the Canadian Albums chart at No. 6, while the Kendrick Lamar-featuring "Chains & Whips" debuts at No. 79 on the Canadian Hot 100.
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Though he said he was coming for No. 1, Drake's “What Did I Miss?” moves down from No. 2 to No. 7, while “Nokia” sits at No. 39. Tate McRae’s "Sports Car" is at No. 23 while her F1 soundtrack song "Just Keep Watching" stays on the chart at No. 30.
Karan Aujla & Ikky's "At Peace"remains on the chart at No. 74 after debuting in the top 10 two weeks ago. Country singer Josh Ross's collab with Akon, "Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)" moves down from 70-86, while the Bbno$ track "Check" stays firm at No. 91.
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