The final installment of a trilogy that began with ‘After Hours’.
Photo credit: The Weeknd – Facebook
The Weeknd has unveiled details about his upcoming album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’ A captivating trailer is available online, though a release date remains unconfirmed.
The forthcoming record has been cloaked in mystery, with The Weeknd—also known as Abel Tesfaye—strategically releasing teasers over recent months. This album marks the grand finale of a trilogy that began with ‘After Hours’ in 2020. Following the success of ‘Take My Breath,’ the final single from ‘After Hours,’ Tesfaye announced and released its successor, ‘Dawn FM.’
According to a recent statement shared on social media alongside the latest video clip, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is set to be “the creative apex of the project.” The artist’s cryptic message accompanying the announcement offers a glimpse into the album’s thematic elements:
“Today has felt like an endless spin. I keep distorting the truth, immune to the dizziness, numb to the nausea. What lies beneath—screams in silence… I look in the mirror and feel both old and new, stuck in limbo and unable to move. I still haven’t faced myself… The very thing that once made me invincible failed me on the world stage. A new trauma surfaced. When today ends, I’ll discover who I am. HURRY UP TOMORROW.”
These enigmatic words suggest that The Weeknd’s upcoming album will delve into themes of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the intricacies of fame.
Watch the trailer below.