"This is the most pure version of Justin we've ever seen musically," says the source, adding that Bieber wanted to split from Braun "for a long time"

Scooter Braun's review of Justin Bieber ‘s Swag is in. The surprise album that dropped Friday (July 11) is the pop star's most genuine work to date, says Bieber's former longtime manager - who noted he's been watching the singer's growth as an artist for nearly 20 years.

Now, seemingly out of nowhere, Bieber is back with the surprise release of his seventh studio album Swag. In the lead-up to the album’s release, the Canadian hitmaker signaled that he was dealing with personal issues that may or may not come out in forthcoming music.