Abel Tesfaye has dubbed himself as The Weeknd for over a decade. Anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrowmay be the last time we see him use that name, and musically. Leading up to its 1/24 release date, I review his music history from early beginnings to the 3 promo songs that's out now.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
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The Weeknd discography
Drake Take Care collab tracks (2011): "Shot for Me","Crew Love",
"Cameras / Good One Go (Interlude)", "The Ride"
Mentioned Media: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" - Michael Jackson (1979)
"Wicked Games" (2012-2013)
"Love Me Harder" - Ariana Grande (2015)
"Earned It", "The Hills", "Can't Feel My Face","In the Night" (2015)
"Starboy" / "I Feel It Comin'" feat. Daft Punk (2016)
"Call Out My Name" (2018)
"Heartless" /"Blinding Lights" (2019-2020)
Super Bowl LV Halftime Show (2021)
"Save Your Tears" (2021)
"Die For You (Remix)" feat. Ariana Grande (2022)
iHeartRadio Music Festival
"Dancing in the Flames", "São Paulo" feat. Anita, "Timeless" feat. Playboy Carti (2023)
Lip Sync Battle: Tom Cruise vs. Jimmy Fallon (2015)
"São Paulo"'s English lyrics
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