Justin Bieber’s newest album is his first release after parting ways with his former manager, Scooter Braun, who discovered the singer on YouTube in 2007.

Generally well-received, Swag has been praised by listeners as “ mature ” and “ authentic ,” with one fan account calling the album his “declaration of independence.” Bieber’s label, Def Jam, announced on Saturday that the album had reached the top spot on both the global and U.S. Apple Music and Spotify album charts.

Scooter Braun praises Justin Bieber’s new album ’Swag’ after reports say the two settled their financial dispute over tour debts and unpaid commissions.