In a heartfelt confession full of stories from his past, The Weeknd discusses old relationships and stories in “Save Your Tears.” His lyrics are honest and emotional, paying tribute to an ex and his feelings of not being good enough or able to be in the relationship. Both of these songs are two of the most well-known on the album to date, and they include The Weeknd’s signature high notes, a techno instrumental sound and an energetic dance beat. 2 on Spotify’s Top Hits, was the second song from the album that was also released on Nov. 27, 2019, it quickly became a chart topper and had fans eager for the rest of the album. “Heartless,” the seventh song on the album, was released before the initial album release date. The Weeknd’s music fits in genre categories of rap, R&B, hip-hop and electronic. Synthesizers are used to give it an 80s throwback vibe that seems to be common throughout the album and makes it sound very techno. The Weeknd sings openly about his struggles with substance abuse in the past, and how he has recovered from an overdose. “Alone Again,” the first song in the album, is one of the slowest and my personal favorite. Although saddening and sometimes X-rated, his music is always honest and often relatable. Sensitive topics like drug addiction, depression and sexual violence are just a few of the things mentioned in his latest album release. Many of his songs on the first album centered around his troubled past and many serious issues that he continues to deal with today. 10, 2013, by Republic Records and XO, a record label in Canada founded by The Weeknd. His first album, titled “Kiss Land,” was released on Sept. This is The Weeknd’s fourth studio album since the start of his rise to fame.īorn in Ontario, Canada, the now 30-year-old singer began his career in 2010 at the age of 20, when he began freestyle rapping in collaboration with producer Jeremy Rose. The deluxe version of the album includes 22 songs, while the original includes 14 songs with a total run time of 56 minutes. The Weeknd’s new album “After Hours” was released on March 30.

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