{"id":16147,"date":"2025-07-12T00:37:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T00:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/07\/12\/justin-biebers-swag-a-breakdown-of-track-by-track\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T00:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T00:37:34","slug":"justin-biebers-swag-a-breakdown-of-track-by-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/07\/12\/justin-biebers-swag-a-breakdown-of-track-by-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Justin Bieber’s ‘Swag’: a breakdown of track-by-track"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction to Prey<\/h2>\n

Justin Bieber is back with his latest album, Prey<\/em>, marking a significant return to the music scene. Since his last release, Bieber has gone through numerous changes, including a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, health issues, the cancellation of a concert tour, and the sale of his publishing catalog for $200 million. Additionally, he has become a father and parted ways with his long-time manager, Scooter Braun.<\/p>\n

Album Overview<\/h2>\n

Prey<\/em> is a 54-minute album featuring 21 tracks, including three interludes with conversations between Bieber and online comedian Druki. The album primarily showcases Bieber’s R&B style, incorporating elements of hip-hop, pop, and gospel. With Prey<\/em>, Bieber demonstrates his ability to balance seriousness and playfulness, creating a unique listening experience.<\/p>\n

Track Highlights<\/h2>\n

Some notable tracks on the album include:<\/p>\n

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  • "Everything I can take<\/strong>": A smooth and groovy entry into Prey<\/em>, featuring a synth-heavy keyboard riff and vocal runs reminiscent of Michael Jackson.<\/li>\n
  • "Daisy<\/strong>": A standout song with excellent guitar lines, potentially courtesy of Gen Z guitar hero Mk.Gee, and a sweet-sounding snare drum driving the rhythm.<\/li>\n
  • "Yukon<\/strong>": A guitar-accented sound that tonally turns to Sza, with songwriter credits including Eminem, referencing his song "Untitled".<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Love Songs and Personal Reflections<\/h2>\n

    Bieber also explores love songs and personal reflections, such as:<\/p>\n

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    • "Go baby<\/strong>": A sweet ditty about Bieber’s admiration for his partner, Hailey, with a reference to her makeup brand.<\/li>\n
    • "Things you do<\/strong>": A coastal, sugary vignette featuring some of Bieber’s best vocals on the album.<\/li>\n
    • "Butterflies<\/strong>": A track that starts with a selection of Bieber’s confrontation with paparazzi, leading to a song that ends up being somewhat forgettable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Collaborations and Experimentation<\/h2>\n

      The album features collaborations and experimentation, including:<\/p>\n

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      • "As it is<\/strong>": A song with Gunna, delivering a melodic verse that captures the relaxed atmosphere.<\/li>\n
      • "First place<\/strong>": A track that attempts to tackle the theme of birthdays but doesn’t quite hit the mark.<\/li>\n
      • "Soulful<\/strong>": A discussion with Druki about Bieber’s soulful sound on the album.<\/li>\n
      • "Devotion<\/strong>": A collaboration with Dijon, ensuring a chill, vibey song perfect for a summer day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Unforgettable Tracks and Interludes<\/h2>\n

        Some unforgettable tracks and interludes on the album include:<\/p>\n

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        • "Dadz love<\/strong>": A feature with Lil B, making it one of the most unexpected and unforgettable parts of the album.<\/li>\n
        • "Therapy session<\/strong>": A serious interlude where Bieber discusses his personal struggles and the feeling of being weighed down by others’ expectations.<\/li>\n
        • "Sweet Spot<\/strong>": A track with a sexy, red rap verse, although it feels somewhat out of place and distracting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Conclusion and Final Tracks<\/h2>\n

          The album concludes with tracks like:<\/p>\n

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          • "Be in the business<\/strong>": A discussion with Druki that showcases Bieber’s ability to not take himself too seriously.<\/li>\n
          • "405<\/strong>": A song perfect for a late-night drive, featuring a rapid drum beat.<\/li>\n
          • "Prey<\/strong>": The title track, which is hip-hop-operated and one of the best in the collection, with Eddie Benjamin’s singing stealing the show.<\/li>\n
          • "Forgiveness<\/strong>": The final song, which leaves the last word to Pastor Marvin Winans, focusing on themes of faith and redemption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Introduction to Prey Justin Bieber is back with his latest album, Prey, marking a significant return to the music scene. Since his last release, Bieber has gone through numerous changes, including a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, health issues, the cancellation of a concert tour, and the sale of his publishing catalog for $200 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16148,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16147","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16147","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16147"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16147\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16149,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16147\/revisions\/16149"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16147"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}