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Justin Bieber has released his eagerly awaited eighth studio album, Swag II, on September 5, 2025. A direct successor to July’s Swag, this surprise drop features a hefty 23 tracks and stellar collaborations with artists such as Dijon, mk.gee, Carter Lang, Dylan Wiggins, Daniel Chetrit, Mike Will, Camper, and Eddie Benjamin—who also appears as a guest. Additional contributing artists include Lil B, Tems, Bakar, and Hurricane Chris. The album continues Bieber’s recent wave of releases and follows music videos for “Yukon” and “First Place” from the original Swag. A fuller look notes the album’s themes of fatherhood and spirituality, with heartfelt songs like “Love Song” dedicated to his wife, Hailey — whom Bieber has described as the “smartest decision” of his life.

Drake has unveiled a new track titled “Somebody Loves Me Pt. 2,” a remix by Cash Cobain of a song from his previous collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. Released via his ongoing Iceman livestream series—launched in July 2025—the track has seen an official release, while two others from the livestream (“Dog House” with Yeat and “That’s Just How I Feel”) await official drops. The Iceman series began with “What Did I Miss?” followed by “Which One,” a collab with Central Cee, sparking speculation of a full-length Iceman album in the pipeline.

Lady Gaga debuted a new single this week: “The Dead Dance,” directed by Tim Burton. The visually striking black-and-white video—Burton’s first collaboration with Gaga—connects to her cameo in Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2, where she appears as Rosaline Rotwood at Nevermore Academy. The track continues the aesthetic synergy between the television series and Gaga’s visual artistry, adding another chapter to the Addams Family musical legacy with her signature avant‑goth styling.