![]() ![]() The Weeknd creates a dichotomy with those lyrics by stating that he’s about to pour up a drink, which is most likely to ease some pain. Research says that telling yourself “you’re good” or “you’re great” boosts your confidence by 87% (don’t quote me on that). To start off, the lyrics of the intro are spirited. There’s a lot of elements that go into making this track such an experience. The intro is eerily familiar to the hook of Dedication 5’s intro, which was also another one of my most played Weeknd songs, so it brought me back into that space. ![]() I hit that repeat button like a crack addict for 4 listens straight before moving onto the next song. I could barely get past this song on the first listen through. ![]() Hands down my most played song off the album. “You talkin’ bout me I don’t see no shade.” “Main bitch out of your league too ah, side bitch out of your league too ah.”Ģ. Props on the Weeknd’s team for getting him to collaborate with the iconic Daft Punk, I wouldn’t mind hearing a short EP of them together.ġ. The versatility of the song can fit many different moods and can be played on a variety of occasions. The Weeknd’s flow floats elegantly on the beat, and his easily digested braggadocious lyrics make for a seamless listen. The hook is super catchy and the drum loop and bass not only help to accentuate his vocals, but they stand out on their own which makes the song knock. However, this song was a perfect pick for his single. With that being said, let’s dive into the Starboy experience.īy now we’ve all heard this song played hundreds of time, so I won’t spend too much time on it. He states that Starboy is a character that embodies a flashy type of lifestyle. In the Zane Lowe interview, the Weeknd made note of the creation process for his album Starboy. It’s remarkable how much talent the Weeknd possesses. He’s had a lot of success from his last album, and Starboy appears to be another impressive body of work. With his incredible vocals and versatility however, the shift into the pop scene has been a great move for him in terms of achieving more recognition, whiles staying true to his sound. It’s apparent that he’s drifted away from his raw and dark style that was featured on his first 3 mixtapes, and has now moved into the pop scene. According to Abel, there was a lot of creative energy still left from his past project, which helped fuel this one. 17, 2017, The Weeknd will kick off his Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tourin Stockholm, Sweden with special guests Bryson Tiller and Lil Uzi Vert. The North American leg will begin on April 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia.Starboy is the latest studio album from the Weeknd. Starboy is the follow-up to The Weeknd’s 2015 album Beauty Behind the Madness, which also debuted at No. Here’s a breakdown of The Weeknd’s Billboard Hot 100 takeover: XO really did that : NUMBER 1 album !!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ Some of the popular songs include “Starboy” (33.4 million), “Party Monster” (16 million), “I Feel It Coming” (11.2 million), “Reminder” (10.6 million), “Sidewalks” (10.3 million) and “Six Feet Under” (10.1 million). In fact, the tracks received 175.2 million streams in just one week. Streaming is the main catalyst behind The Weeknd’s Hot 100 domination. 27) and “All I Know” featuring Future (No. According to Billboard, all 18 tracks on Starboy have charted on the Hot 100 including his Kendrick Lamar-assisted song “Sidewalks” (No. Released on November 25 via XO/Republic Records, the album sold an impressive 348,000 equivalent album units (209,000 in traditional sales) during its first week of sales. This feat makes Starboy the third largest debut of 2016, trailing behind Drake’s Views and Beyonce’s Lemonade. His third studio album, Starboy, debuts atop the Billboard 200 this week. ![]()
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