Justin Bieber's 'SWAG' Answers All Your Recent Questions About the Pop Star (And It's a Great Listen Too)

Justin Bieber's 'SWAG' Answers All Your Recent Questions About the Pop Star (And It's a Great Listen Too)

Author: Billboard July 16, 2025 Duration: 48:20
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about why Justin Bieber's surprise "SWAG" album release made sense, what kind of sound he was going for on the project, and where it could end up on next week's Billboard 200 albums chart. Also on the show, Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem holds tight to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for an eighth straight week -- so how unusual is it for an album to spend its first two months on the chart at No 1? Plus, a KPop Demon Hunters track slays its way into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while Drake makes a splashy debut with his new single “What Did I Miss?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week, the conversation around what's topping the charts and shaping the sound of popular music gets a lively, insider perspective on Pop Shop Podcast. Hosted by Billboard's own Keith Caulfield and Katie Atkinson, this isn't just a dry recitation of numbers. It's where data meets discussion, blending Keith's deep expertise in chart mechanics with Katie's pulse on industry trends and stories. You'll hear them unpack the latest Billboard chart movements, figuring out why certain songs are climbing and what surprising shifts might mean. They dive into the week's biggest music news, from major releases and artist announcements to the cultural moments everyone is talking about. Throughout the year, they also provide essential coverage and analysis of major events like award shows and festival seasons, offering context you won't find elsewhere. Whether you're casually curious about the hits or you live for every data point, this half-hour weekly podcast feels like sitting in on a smart, engaging chat between two people who really know their stuff. It’s a direct line to the stories behind the music that defines our playlists.
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