Justin Bieber dominates both Billboard’s Top Streaming Albums and Top Streaming Songs charts for the week dated July 26, following the unexpected release of his latest album, SWAG. This remarkable achievement highlights Bieber’s continued influence in the music industry, showcasing his ability to captivate audiences with his unique sound and style.
The album SWAG makes a powerful debut, securing the No. 1 position on the Top Streaming Albums chart, while the standout track “Daisies” launches at No. 1 on the Top Streaming Songs chart. This dual success not only underscores Bieber’s artistry but also reinforces his status as a leading figure in contemporary music. Fans and critics alike are taking notice of this impressive performance across both categories, solidifying his place in the current musical landscape.
On the Top Streaming Albums chart, SWAG — which was surprisingly released on July 11 with minimal promotion — starts strong with 155,000 streaming-equivalent album units earned in the United States during the week ending July 17, according to data from Luminate. This impressive figure translates to a staggering 198.77 million on-demand official streams of SWAG’s tracks within its inaugural week, marking a pivotal moment in Bieber’s career as it represents his highest streaming week ever for a single album release.
Bieber’s previous record for the largest streaming week for an album was set with his earlier release, Justice, which achieved 119,000 streaming-equivalent album units during its opening week ending March 25, 2021. That accomplishment translated into 157.02 million on-demand official streams of its tracks, showcasing the consistency of Bieber’s popularity and the growth of his audience over time.
In addition to his album success, the track “Daisies” marks Bieber’s seventh No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart, tying him with Kendrick Lamar for the third-most No. 1 hits on this chart. Only Taylor Swift, who boasts nine No. 1s, and Drake, with an impressive 21, have more chart-toppers in the streaming songs category. This statistic highlights Bieber’s competitive edge and his ability to consistently produce hit songs that resonate with a wide audience.
Remarkably, a total of 11 tracks from SWAG have debuted on the Streaming Songs chart, indicating a strong reception from listeners. Here’s a detailed rundown of these tracks: “Daisies” (No. 1), “Yukon” (No. 7), “Go Baby” (No. 8), “All I Can Take” (No. 10), “Way It Is” (with Gunna, No. 17), “Things You Do” (No. 20), “Walking Away” (No. 22), “Butterflies” (No. 27), “Devotion” (with Dijon, No. 40), “Sweet Spot” (with Sexyy Red, No. 41), and “First Place” (No. 46). This diverse array of tracks showcases Bieber’s versatility and his collaborative spirit in the current music scene.
The Top Streaming Albums chart, which consists of 50 positions, ranks the most-streamed albums weekly in the U.S., as compiled by Luminate. The rankings are determined by streaming-equivalent album (SEA) units, where each SEA unit corresponds to 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by tracks from an album. It’s important to note that if an artist has multiple albums containing the same song, the SEA units for that song are typically allocated to the album with the highest traditional album sales during that week, ensuring a fair representation of an album’s performance.
