The Weeknd & Future Create A "Double Fantasy" On Our "R&B Season" Playlist

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The "toxic" collaboration will appear on the Canadian's upcoming project to accompany his controversial HBO series.

Our weekly Fire Emoji update had an undoubtedly healthy list of songs for your listening pleasure yesterday, but this Sunday (April 23), our R&B Season round-up is on the short and sweet side. Last time we checked in, we brought you fresh, must-hear tracks from the likes of Amir Obe, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jorja Smith, Yung Bleu and Chris Brown. This time, it's The Weeknd and Future leading the way on our list, thanks to their collaboration on "Double Fantasy." It's set to appear in the former's upcoming HBO series, The Idol.

The Canadian has been teasing the joint effort for some time now, playing it on Instagram Live ahead of his appearance during Metro Boomin's first Coachella set. Even after just hearing a teaser, some social media users felt confident in predicting that the single may be the "most toxic song of the century" thanks to the notorious reputations of its creators. It officially arrived on streamers this New Music Friday (April 21), leaving fans eagerly awaiting what else The Weeknd has in store for his show's accompanying album later this year.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist

The Weeknd performs with Metro Boomin at the Sahara tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 21, 2023, in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)

Bree Runway and Khalid also made waves with their first collaboration, "Be The One." It marks the female artist's 2023 debut, following 2022's WHOA, WHAT A BLUR! EP in December. As for the American Teen hitmaker, we previously heard him on "Softest Touch," "The Hard Way," with PNAU, and "We Go Down Together" alongside Dove Cameron.

Our final R&B Season pick of the day comes from another Canadian favourite, Roy Woods. The song is called "Young Boy Problems," and even earned the artist a co-sign from Drake, who he worked with on "Drama" in the earlier days of his career. Stream this weekend's full update exclusively on Spotify below. Afterward, let us know if we missed any new arrivals in the comments. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out yesterday's Fire Emoji playlist here.

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About The Author
Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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