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After Hours (The Weeknd Album)
''After Hours'' is the fourth studio album by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on March 20, 2020, by XO and Republic Records. The standard edition of the album contains no guest appearances, but the deluxe edition features Ariana Grande and the remixes edition features Chromatics and Lil Uzi Vert. Production was primarily handled by the Weeknd alongside a variety of producers, including DaHeala, Illangelo, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, and OPN, most of whom the Weeknd had worked with previously. Prior to the album's release, the Weeknd confirmed that ''After Hours'' would contrast stylistically with its predecessor, '' Starboy'' (2016); some music journalists have noted the album reflects an artistic reinvention for the Weeknd, with the introduction of new wave and dream pop influences. The album's title is borrowed from the 1985 film of the same name, while its artwork and aesthetic was inspired by various other films. Thematically, ''After Hours'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weeknd
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (; born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is best known for adding Pop music, pop, electronic music, electronic and hip-hop stylings in contemporary R&B music, which became known as alternative R&B. His List of awards and nominations received by the Weeknd, accolades include four Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, a Latin Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Award and nominations for an Academy Awards, Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Award. Tesfaye began releasing music anonymity, anonymously in 2009. After co-founding the record label XO (record label), XO, he released three mixtapes—''House of Balloons'', ''Thursday (album), Thursday'', and ''Echoes of Silence''—in 2011, and gained recognition for his alternative R&B sound, as well as the my ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illangelo
Carlo Montagnese (born July 29, 1987), known professionally as Illangelo, is a Canadian record producer, songwriter and mixing engineer who came to attention as long-time collaborator of The Weeknd. Having executive produced his 2011 mixtapes compiled in his ''Trilogy'' (2012) album, Montagnese has served as a frequent contributor for many of his following releases. Apart from his work with the Toronto native, his other notable credits include Post Malone's " I Fall Apart", Fall Out Boy's " The Last of the Real Ones", Wiz Khalifa's " Remember You", Drake's "Crew Love", Ricky Hil's "Nomads", and remixes such as Lady Gaga's " Marry the Night (The Weeknd and Illangelo remix)" and Florence and the Machine's " Shake It Out" (The Weeknd remix). He was one half of the duo Somewhere Else with collaborator Billy Walsh, and signed with Skrillex's OWSLA label and Brodinski's Bromance Records to release his debut concept album, ''History of Man'' (2013). Early life Illangelo grew up in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Save Your Tears
"Save Your Tears" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his fourth studio album, '' After Hours'' (2020). It was released to Dutch contemporary hit radio on August 9, 2020, as the album's fifth and final single. The song was written and produced by the Weeknd, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter, with Belly and DaHeala receiving additional writing credits. In the United States, the solo version peaked at number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. A remix with American singer Ariana Grande was released on April 23, 2021, and propelled the song to number one on the Hot 100, marking both artists' sixth number-one single on the chart. This also made ''After Hours'' the first album since Drake's ''Scorpion'' in 2018 to have three singles from the same album to reach number one. The song has since been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. "Save Your Tears" was the best-selling global single of 2021, earning 2.15 billion su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Your Eyes (The Weeknd Song)
"In Your Eyes" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd and the fourth single from his fourth studio album, '' After Hours'' (2020). The song was released to contemporary hit radio on March 24, 2020, by XO and Republic Records. It was originally released four days before, alongside the rest of its parent album. The Weeknd wrote and produced the song with Max Martin and Oscar Holter, with Belly receiving additional writing credits. The original studio recording of the track features Wojtek Goral on alto saxophone, while the live version and remix of the song features Kenny G on soprano saxophone. On May 21, 2020, a remix featuring American rapper and singer Doja Cat was released. Another remix featuring Kenny G was released on October 16, 2020, which followed the first live performance of the song. Background and release The song was first teased in the Weeknd's ''After Hours'' short film during a scene in which he walked past a musician playing the track's saxop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After Hours (The Weeknd Song)
"After Hours" is the title track by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, from his fourth studio album of the same name. Originally released as a promotional single from the album on February 19, 2020, it was sent to US rhythmic radio through XO and Republic Records as its third single six days later. The Weeknd wrote and produced the song with Illangelo, DaHeala and Mario Winans, with Belly receiving additional writing credits. Background and release On February 13, 2020, the Weeknd announced the title of the parent album of the same name as ''After Hours'', following the release of the commercially successful singles " Heartless" and "Blinding Lights". Five days later on February 18, he announced the release date of the promotional single "After Hours" and then revealed the cover art of its parent album. Upon the release of "After Hours" on February 19, 2020, the release date of its parent album was also revealed. Composition and lyrics "After Hours" is a "dark, swi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blinding Lights
"Blinding Lights" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, from his fourth studio album, '' After Hours'' (2020). The song was released through XO and Republic Records on November 29, 2019, as the album's second single. It is a synth-pop, electropop, new wave, and synthwave track, which lyrically addresses the importance of a partner, and the desire to see them at night. It was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Belly, and DaHeala, while being produced by the former three. "Blinding Lights" received universal acclaim by music journalists upon release, with many noting its aesthetic, as well as its callback to the music of the 1980s. The song was a commercial success, topping the record charts in over 40 countries, including his native Canada, making it his most successful single to date. In the United States, "Blinding Lights" topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks, earning his fifth number one in the country. It became th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heartless (The Weeknd Song)
"Heartless" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on November 27, 2019, through XO and Republic Records as the lead single from his fourth studio album, '' After Hours'' (2020). The Weeknd wrote and produced the song alongside Metro Boomin, Illangelo, and Dre Moon. The song combines R&B and trap with elements of electroclash. "Heartless" received acclaim from critics, praising it for its production, catchiness and the Weeknd's vocals. It peaked at number three on the Canadian Hot 100. Elsewhere, the song topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, giving the Weeknd his fourth number-one song on the chart, and also has figured within the record charts in other 28 countries and was the last new number one single of the 2010s. A vaporwave remix of the song featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert was released alongside the deluxe edition of its parent album on March 23, 2020. On April 3, 2020, an extended and normal-pitched version of the Lil Uzi Vert rem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Highlights
''The Highlights'' is the second greatest hits album, and first one released globally, by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on February 5, 2021, and follows the release of his fourth studio album '' After Hours'' (2020) and his first greatest hits album '' The Weeknd in Japan'' (2018). It was released in anticipation of his performance at the Super Bowl LV halftime show. The track list is composed of songs from his three ''Billboard'' 200 number one studio albums: ''Beauty Behind the Madness'' (2015), '' Starboy'' (2016), and ''After Hours'' (2020), his debut mixtape ''House of Balloons'' (2011), his EP ''My Dear Melancholy'' (2018), and his two co-lead collaborations " Love Me Harder" and " Pray for Me", with Ariana Grande and Kendrick Lamar respectively, from the albums '' My Everything'' (2014) and '' Black Panther: The Album'' (2018). A deluxe version of ''The Highlights'' was released on February 9, 2024, featuring a reworked tracklist and more songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weeknd In Japan
''The Weeknd in Japan'' is the first greatest hits album by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It features singles from his first three studio albums: ''Kiss Land'' (2013), ''Beauty Behind the Madness'' (2015) and '' Starboy'' (2016), his 2015 feature, " Might Not", from Bellys eighth mixtape, '' Up for Days'' (2015) and the songs " Call Out My Name" and " Wasted Times" from his EP ''My Dear Melancholy'' (2018). It was released, digitally and physically, exclusively in Japan on November 21, 2018, by Universal Music Japan. The album's release occurred shortly before the start of the Weeknd Asia Tour (2018). Release and artwork ''The Weeknd in Japan'' was released on November 21, 2018, by Universal Music Japan to commemorate Tesfaye's first performance in Japan, at the Makuhari Messe in December 2018, as a part of his 2018 tour, the Weeknd Asia Tour. It follows the release of his EP ''My Dear Melancholy ''My Dear Melancholy'' (stylized as ''My Dear Melancholy,'') is the de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Reed
Eric Burton Frederic (born January 15, 1982), known professionally as Ricky Reed, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and the founder of Nice Life Recording Company. In 2005, he formed the musical project Wallpaper., which lasted until 2014. Early work He was the lead singer of the Bay Area band Locale A.M. from 2001–2004. Awards and nominations Reed has received RIAA platinum records for two Jason Derulo singles: " Talk Dirty" ft. 2 Chainz (4× Platinum) and " Wiggle" ft. Snoop Dogg (2× Platinum). In 2015, Reed received a BMI Pop Award for his work on " Talk Dirty". Discography Albums * '' Ricky Reed Is Real'' (as Wallpaper, 2013) * ''The Room'' (2020) Singles * "Express Myself" (2016) * "Be The 1" (2017) * "Joan of Arc" (2017) * "Good Vibrations" (2017) Songwriting and production credits References {{DEFAULTSORT:Reed, Ricky Living people 1982 births Record producers from California Musicians from Oakland, California Singers fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscar Holter
Oscar Thomas Holter (born 26 February 1986) is a Swedish record producer and songwriter based in the United States. He is best known for his work with record producer and fellow Swede Max Martin and Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd on the 2019 single "Blinding Lights", which became the longest-charting Hot 100 song and the #1 greatest song of all time according to the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Holter has written and produced songs with the likes of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, MARINA, Tove Lo, Charli XCX, DNCE, Hailee Steinfeld, Carly Rae Jepsen, Cher Lloyd, Christina Aguilera, Adam Lambert, and Troye Sivan Troye Sivan Mellet ( ; born 5 June 1995) is an Australian singer-songwriter and actor. After gaining popularity as a singer on YouTube and in Australian talent competitions, Sivan signed with Universal Music Australia, EMI Australia in 2013 and .... He is also a former member of the EBM band Necro Facility. Songwriting and production credits References 1986 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oneohtrix Point Never
Daniel Lopatin (born July 25, 1982), best known as Oneohtrix Point Never or OPN, is an American Experimental music, experimental electronic music producer, composer, singer, and songwriter. His music has utilized wikt:trope, tropes from various musical genres and eras, Sampling (music), sample-based composition, and complex MIDI production. Lopatin began releasing primarily synthesizer-led music in the 2000s, and received acclaim for the 2009 compilation ''Rifts (Oneohtrix Point Never album), Rifts'' as well as the influential vaporwave side-project ''Chuck Person's Eccojams Vol. 1'' (2010). He subsequently signed with Warp (record label), Warp in 2013, and has since released studio albums on the label to positive critical reception. He has contributed production work for artists such as the Weeknd, James Blake (musician), James Blake, Moses Sumney, David Byrne, FKA Twigs, and Soccer Mommy. He has also composed Film score, scores for films such as ''Good Time (film), Good Time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
