The Weeknd is back with a bang, and his latest album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is already making waves. Early reports hint at an impressive launch week, potentially outshining his previous releases.
Hits Daily Double predicts the album will move between 350,000-375,000 units in its first week. This would surpass the debut of his last album, ‘Dawn FM,’ which sold 148,000 units, ranking second on the Billboard chart.
Adding to the excitement, The Weeknd has dropped a trailer for a companion movie. It features stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan and promises a ‘surreal’ adventure.
Metro Boomin, a notable music producer, expressed his admiration for The Weeknd and producer Mike Dean. He humorously took to social media, saying, ‘only this n-gga Abel could drop album of the year in January lmao.’
Mike Dean played a significant role, mixing and mastering the entire project and co-producing almost all 24 songs. Metro Boomin also contributed with tracks like ‘Cry For Me,’ ‘Given Up On Me,’ and ‘The Abyss.’
The album comes as a grand finale to the singer’s trilogy with previous albums ‘After Hours’ and ‘Dawn FM.’ It’s also hinted to be his final work under his stage name, making it a bittersweet release.
A poignant moment on the album is the closing track ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ which echoes the beginning of ‘High For This’ from his debut mixtape, bringing his 14-year career full circle.
The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ has captivated fans and critics alike, setting the stage for a monumental week in his career and possibly marking the end of an era.