The Weeknd Announces New Album: ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
After a two-year hiatus, The Weeknd is set to release a new album, titled ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’. The announcement came on September 4, accompanied by a cryptic statement on his social media platforms. The album will be the final installment in a trilogy that began with the multi-platinum-selling ‘After Hours’ album in 2020 and continued with ‘Dawn FM’ in 2022.
The Album Title and Teasers
The album title, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, was accompanied by a dramatic and cryptic statement that hints at the musical direction and themes of the project. The statement reads, "Yesterday was 14 years ago… We held our breath, falling into a shimmering sea in the after hours of the night… Attempted to cleanse the wounds with melodies and lights, a bulletproof bandage to shield what lies beneath."
The statement continues, "I look in the mirror and feel both old and new, stuck in limbo and unable to move. I still haven’t faced myself… The very thing that once made me invincible failed me on the world stage… A new trauma surfaced, opening floodgates. A new path awaits. When today ends, I’ll discover who I am."
The Video Teasers
The Weeknd has released a series of cryptic teaser videos, hinting at the musical direction and themes of his upcoming project. The first teaser featured an A.I.-version of The Weeknd as a child, with the caption "WHATS COMING ABEL? [weary face emoji]". The second teaser featured a surreal collection of dream-like, A.I.-generated visuals from The Weeknd’s two projects, ‘After Hours’ and ‘Dawn FM’. The third teaser featured The Weeknd in another dream-like visual as a young child holding a face mask of what appears to be an adult face of Abel. The boy is then being chased by red-hooded figures as he climbs a thousand stairs to reach a glowing God-life figure.
The Weeknd Wants to Kill The Weeknd
In an interview with W magazine last May, The Weeknd disclosed his intention to kill his famous moniker on his forthcoming project. "It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter," he said. "I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn."
The Weeknd Performance in Brazil
The Weeknd will perform a special concert at Estádio Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday (September 7), which will be livestreamed on YouTube. Additionally, The Weeknd has pledged to donate 10 percent of the net proceeds from merchandise sales, both at the venue and online, to the Brazilian Soul Fund of BrazilFoundation.
The Album May Arrive When After Hours Til the Dawn Tour Ends
In October, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til the Dawn Tour, which spanned two years, will wrap up in Australia with a series of four performances. There will be two concerts each in Melbourne and Sydney on October 5 and 6 and October 22 and 23, respectively. Since the singer will have seemingly closed this chapter of his album, the ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ album may arrive soon after.
Conclusion
The Weeknd’s new album, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, is shrouded in mystery, with the singer releasing cryptic teaser videos and statements that hint at the musical direction and themes of the project. The album is expected to be the final installment in a trilogy that began with ‘After Hours’ in 2020 and continued with ‘Dawn FM’ in 2022. Fans patiently wait for The Weeknd to deliver his new album, which may arrive soon after the conclusion of his After Hours Til the Dawn Tour.
FAQs
Q: What is the title of The Weeknd’s new album?
A: The title of The Weeknd’s new album is ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’.
Q: When is The Weeknd’s new album expected to be released?
A: The exact release date of The Weeknd’s new album is unknown, but it is expected to arrive soon after the conclusion of his After Hours Til the Dawn Tour.
Q: What is the theme of The Weeknd’s new album?
A: The theme of The Weeknd’s new album is unknown, but the singer has released cryptic teaser videos and statements that hint at the musical direction and themes of the project.
Q: Will The Weeknd continue to use his moniker after the release of his new album?
A: According to an interview with W magazine, The Weeknd plans to kill his famous moniker on his forthcoming project and may continue to make music under a different name.
