by In a move that has fans near and far buzzing, The Weeknd just dropped ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ an album that might be the culmination of the persona that changed the soundscape of R&B and Pop over the last decade. The Canadian superstar, born Abel Tesfaye, has been hinting at retiring his famous alias, and this release feels like a fitting finale to his genre-blurring career.
For years, The Weeknd has crafted a creative blend of dark, atmospheric R&B and mainstream pop, effortlessly switching between after-hours heartbreak anthems and stadium-shaking hits. ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ continues this tradition with an even deeper sense of finality.
Tesfaye has spoken candidly about deopping his Weeknd moniker, telling W Magazine last year, “I’m going through a cathartic path right now. It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m ready to close The Weeknd chapter.” If this album is his swan song under the name, he’s making sure it’s a send-off to remember.
Speaking on the album itself, Tesfaye said, “This project is deeply personal. It’s a reflection of everything I’ve experienced as The Weeknd and where I see myself going next. I wanted to create something that feels like an ending, but also a new beginning.”
On ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ The Weeknd enlists two heavyweights: Playboi Carti and Lana Del Rey. Carti’s high-energy ad-libs and hazy, futuristic style contrast with Abel’s signature smooth delivery for an unexpected but captivating collaboration.
Meanwhile, Lana, a longtime collaborator, brings her melancholic, cinematic energy to the mix, creating a haunting, dreamlike vibe that feels like a goodbye wrapped in silk and smoke.
Sonically, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ feels both familiar and evolutionary. The Weeknd has never been one to shy away from reinvention, whether it was the drug-fueled despair of “House of Balloons” or the glossy mainstream takeover of “Beauty Behind the Madness.”
On this new project, he revisits elements from every phase of his career with deep, sulking beats reminiscent of his ‘Trilogy’ days, grandiose pop hooks echoing ‘Starboy,’ and ethereal synth landscapes that wouldn’t feel out of place on ‘Dawn FM.’ Yet, there’s something final about the sound, as if he’s taking a victory lap through the sonic universe he built before stepping into the unknown.
In a recent interview with Billboard, Tesfaye elaborated on the album’s sound: “I wanted to create an experience that touches on every part of my journey. Fans will hear pieces of my past and also see where I might be heading. It’s like a bridge between two worlds.”
The question on everyone’s mind: If The Weeknd is no more, what comes next? Tesfaye has already dipped into acting, starring in HBO’s ‘The Idol,’ and has expressed interest in filmmaking. He’s also hinted at new music outside of The Weeknd persona, so fans may not have to say goodbye to his voice, just the alias that made him famous.
Regardless of what the future holds, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ cements The Weeknd’s legacy as one of the most influential artists of his generation. If this truly is the last ride, he’s leaving the same way he came, on his own terms, drenched in mystery, heartbreak, and cinematic grandeur.
Knowing Abel Tesfaye, the next chapter will be just as unpredictable, immersive, and game-changing as the one closing.
Stream The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ on Spotify!
