The Weeknd needs no introduction at this point in his storied career. Canada's own has done it all and he is a true global icon. A lot of music die-hards saw the potential in him after he came through with his debut project House of Balloons, in 2011. He then turned it into a trilogy with Thursday and Echoes Of Silence. Nine years later, The Weeknd would begin his second series with After Hours. The dark R&B tracks paired with the 80s pop hits, saw him hint at the direction he would eventually take a full dive into with Dawn FM.
While it did not feature global hits, it was The Weeknd's most consistent project to date. There are just solid tracks throughout like "Gasoline," "Sacrifice," "Take My Breath," "Out of Time," and so many others. That 2022 release just turned two yesterday, January 7. That would also be the day that Abel decided to announce the third album in this series.
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The Weeknd Sends Fans Into A Frenzy
He did so on his social media accounts with the caption, "3️⃣." The Weeknd shared the After Hours and Dawn FM covers, with the third image showing only a question mark. Of course, this got his world-wide fanbase juiced. One person says, "I'm sobbing." Another goes, "Crying and screaming!! Drop it babyyy XO." So far, this is all we know about the tape, but let us just say we are just as excited as everyone else.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new announcement from The Weeknd about his new album? When do you think he will complete this trilogy? Do you think he will continue to stay within the 80's pop lane? Or, will he revert to his contemporary R&B sound? What direction do you want to see him go? Out of the two albums in this series, which one do you like more? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding The Weeknd. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.