Hurry Up Tomorrowis The Weeknd’s sixth studio album released on August 22, 2025. It marks the apparent end of his modern trilogy that began with 2020’s groundbreakingAfter Hoursand continued with 2022’s high-conceptDawn FM. Born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, the Weeknd has emerged as one of the preeminent R&B pop singers of the 21st century, with massivehit singles such as “Starboy”, “The Hills”, “Wicked Games”, and “Call Out My Name”.
Tesfaye is also a notable actor, playing himself in the critically acclaimedSafdie Brothers instant classicUncut Gems(2019) before starring in the divisive HBO seriesThe IdolalongsideNosferatu’sLily-Rose Depp. He also contributed to the Grammy-winningBlack Panthersoundtrack produced byKendrick Lamarand Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. The Weeknd currently has 4 Grammy wins, his most recent for hisfeature on Kanye West’s “Hurricane” for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2022. He’s currently nominated in the same category for his iconic “We Still Don’t Trust You” collab with Future and Metro Boomin.
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The Weeknd has teased thatHurry Up Tomorrowisn’t just the end of a trilogy but is the final farewell of the artist and alter-ego entirely. Given that he just headlined the Super Bowl in 2021, a well-deserved acknowledgment ofAfter Hoursgetting robbed at that year’s Grammys, it’s hard to believe Tesfaye will hang it up for good. His latest carries elements of the signature heartbreak and soul-bearing anthems wrapped around a story of a self-loathing celebrity in despair.The Weeknd’s persona is trapped inside his spotlight like a prisonand tortured by the perils of fame.
22I Can’t F*****g Sing
Track 3 – 0:12
This 12-second non-song is a quick snippet of Abel complaining that he can’t sing in between “Cry For Me” and “São Paulo”. This is likely an allusion to when The Weeknd couldn’t perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on the last leg of his tour in 2022 because he lost his voice. It’s an important piece ofHurry Up Tomorrowbut as a brief skit, it can’t stand on its own.
21Until We’re Skin & Bones
Track 5 – 0:22
Another short bridge track arrives in the first half of the album, transitioning the end of “São Paulo” into what sounds like an alternate reality before “Baptized In Fear” plays. The instrumental production is straight out of a sci-fi movie and the orchestration with a medley of synths is truly out of this world.
20Big Sleep
Track 16 – 3:45
“Big Sleep” is one of the most sonically fascinating songs on the album. Its opening minute borders on psychedelic like something out ofMac Miller’sBalloonerism.It’s a slow, eerie song that sounds like the background music for walking through the gates of Hell. Production and vocals are some of the best on the album, creating an unsettling soundscape that feels like something undead has risen.
19São Paulo (feat. Anitta)
Track 4 – 5:02
This track divided fans when it was released as a single and still feels somewhat out of place onHurry Up Tomorrowdespite being a “banger” featuring Brazillian superstar Anitta. The right mood and setting would make this one of the go-to tracks on the album, which is likely why it’s included. It offers a refuge from the mostly dark and nightmarish other songs.
18Drive
Track 18 – 3:09
“Drive” is a simple, broken-down track that exemplifies a feeling of escape and longing as the world falls down around you. The Weeknd pleads for the thrilling peace that comes with hitting the road and having no destination, shedding all responsibility and finding bliss with a Bonnie in his passenger seat to match his Clyde.
17Give Me Mercy
Track 17 – 3:36
While the general production ofHurry Up Tomorrowis unparalleled and completely immersive, “Give Me Mercy” has one of the more unique and experimental beats. Sounding like a hidden track on a 1980s Toto or Phill Collins album, “Give Me Mercy” showcases what The Weeknd does best, blending an upbeat tempo with heartfelt lyrics.
16Enjoy The Show (feat. Future)
Track 10 – 5:01
One of many collaborations between The Weeknd and Future, “Enjoy the Show” is strong but doesn’t scratch the surface of the duo’s all-time best, like “Low Life” or even “Coming Out Strong”. Future courageously meets The Weeknd where he’s at, singing with little to no autotune before dropping some signature bars. “Enjoy the Show” is more atmospheric and reserved than what some would expect from a Future and The Weekend link-up.
15Take Me Back To LA
Track 15 – 4:14
An apparent response toAfter Hours'“Escape from LA”, The Weeknd revisits an old relationship on “Take Me Back To LA”, relaxing that it’s better when he’s by himself. A deeply nostalgic song, “Take Me Back To LA” is a self-assuring track in which Abel realizes what he does and doesn’t want. Most of all, he wants to be in touch with his soul again, a common theme in many of theHurry Up Tomorrowsongs.
14Cry For Me
Track 2 – 3:44
The production on “Cry For Me” is beautifully strange, making a great early track on the album that will only become more volatile over its 85-minute runtime. One of the more replayable tracks on the album, the beat build on “Cry For Me” has a satisfying payoff. The song as a whole doesn’t take a breath, pulling the listener into the world ofHurry Up Tomorrow.
13I Can’t Wait To Get There
Track 12 – 3:09
It sounds like The Weeknd is doing his best Bruno Mars impression over a Tyler, the Creator beat on “I Can’t Wait To Get There”, one of the easiest-listening tracks on the album. As the beginning track ofHurry Up Tomorrow’ssecond half, arriving just before “Timeless”, it’s a can’t-miss song that may have its highest replay value for those summertime cruises.
