Swag brings Bieber 16 Hot 100 debuts and a No. 2 Billboard 200 start, as “Daisies” comes close to … More
Justin Bieber’s surprise album Swag might not debut at No. 1 on several Billboard rankings the pop star was hoping to conquer, but that doesn’t mean the project isn’t successful. The surprise release opens in the runner-up spot on the Billboard 200, coming in behind JackBoys 2, the latest full-length from Travis Scott and his group JackBoys.
While Swag‘s starting position might be slightly disappointing for Bieber, the collection produces more than a dozen new hits on the Hot 100. As the Canadian singer-songwriter ups his career total, he joins some elite company and passes one of the most successful R&B artists of all time.
16 New Hot 100 Hits
16 of the 21 tracks featured on Swag debut on the Hot 100 this week. None of the tunes were released ahead of the album’s arrival, and some weren’t eligible as they were either too short or spoken word interludes. With 16 new hits to his credit, Bieber lifts his career count to 121 Hot 100 smashes.
Justin Bieber Passes Chris Brown
Thanks to this influx of new wins, Bieber jumps into the top 10 on the list of artists with the most Hot 100 hits. He narrowly edges past Chris Brown, who currently claims 119 appearances, though these figures are known to shift regularly, and the R&B powerhouse could snag new placements on the tally at any point.
Justin Bieber and Travis Scott Advance Together
At the same time Bieber increases his career total, Travis Scott does the same. Several cuts featured on JackBoys 2 debut on the Hot 100, giving Scott a total of 131 career appearances. He now sits in ninth place among all acts.
Drake leads all musicians with 359 Hot 100 entries, followed by Taylor Swift with 264 and Future with 224.
“Daises” Almost Debuts at No. 1
“Daisies” is the biggest hit from Swag, and it nearly brought Bieber back to the summit of the Hot 100. The tune, which has been selected as the lead single from the album, launches in the runner-up position on the tally, coming in behind only “Ordinary,” Alex Warren’s breakout smash.
Seven of the 16 songs from Swag that appear on the Hot 100 this week debut inside the top 40. Several musicians join Bieber with his roundup of just-shared tunes, including Sexyy Red, Gunna and newcomer Eddie Benjamin, among others.