The Weeknd released his album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ on Jan. 31st, 2025 as his most important release to date which marks his musical growth. This album represents the third chapter of his trilogy which included ‘After Hours’ and ‘Dawn FM’ which explore themes dedicated to betrayal along with heartbreak and addiction. ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ presents the musical and emotional transformation of The Weeknd through its 22 tracks. The album features artists such as Playboi Carti, Future and Lana Del Ray.
Hurry Up Tomorrow combines the distinctive atmospheric elements of The Weeknd with fresh production techniques. The album uses multiple musical elements that range from Brazilian funk to synth-pop which generates an extensive movie-like sound. The album becomes repetitive with it’s main theme focusing on loneliness and fame struggles yet its musicality keeps listeners engaged throughout its 22 tracks.
“The whole album feels like a movie the way he [The Weeknd] is able to seamlessly blend each song into one another,” junior Ibrahim Popal said. “The album marks the end of the Weeknd and the start of Abel”.
