Putting aside whatever speculation, rumors and chatter surround Justin Bieber in recent months, one thing remains certain: his talent as a musician is undeniable. Going one step further, the process of working with Bieber has largely received high praise from those collaborating on his albums.

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Governor Landry seems to be wanting to get Bieber’s “Attention,” which is a name of a song Bieber did with Omah Lay back in 2022. Bieber released his new album, “Swag” on Friday, July 11th, which surprised many fans because it was just announced the day before its release.