The Weeknd has unveiled his highly anticipated album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, marking the culmination of his celebrated trilogy, which includes After Hours and Dawn FM. Released on January 31 via XO and Republic Records, the album surprised fans with the uncredited vocals of Lana Del Rey on the track “The Abyss.” This collaboration continues their artistic relationship, having previously worked together on “Lust For Life” in 2017 and the song “Prisoner” from The Weeknd’s second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness.
Fans were also taken aback by the unexpected absence of “Dancing in the Flames,” a track that had been marketed as a single but did not make it onto the final tracklist. This omission has sparked speculation among listeners about whether the song was cut at the last moment or is being reserved for a future release.
This album was delayed from its initial January 24 release date, a postponement largely attributed to The Weeknd’s significant $1 million donation to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles.
Hurry Up Tomorrow includes other collaborations such as “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti and “São Paulo” with Anitta, with “Timeless” notably climbing to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 last October.
In an exciting expansion of his artistic endeavors, The Weeknd will also be making his feature film debut in a psychological thriller titled Hurry Up Tomorrow, directed by Trey Edward Shults and featuring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. The film, which The Weeknd scored alongside his longtime collaborator Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never), is scheduled for release on May 16.
After 14 years of shaping the landscape of modern R&B and pop music, The Weeknd’s latest release signifies not just an end, but also a blossoming future for his multifaceted career. The intriguing details surrounding the album, including Del Rey’s hidden contribution and the mystery of “Dancing in the Flames,” promise to keep fans engaged as they explore this final chapter in the trilogy.
Overall, Hurry Up Tomorrow is set to be an enriching experience for listeners, fusing captivating music with an evolving narrative.