If this is really the end of The Weeknd's artistic moniker, what a run it's been for the R&B titan, who redefined the genre with his Michael Jackson-adjacent croon and overindulging party favor-assisted anthems throughout the 2010s and early 2020s.

From the first beat, "Wake Me Up" sets the tone for Hurry Up Tomorrow. Justice’s signature electro beats blend seamlessly with The Weeknd’s dark, atmospheric vocals. This track is pure fire, with a perfect mix of dance energy and introspective lyricism, making it the best way to start the journey through the album.

Boosted by physical sales and a Grammy performance, the album had the biggest week since Taylor Swift’s huge opening last year.

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at The Weeknd's impressive sales debut for his rumored final LP under his current artist name.

The Weeknd has crafted a musical experience that makes you want to hit the dance floor while simultaneously striking an emotional core that most artists struggle to reach.

The Weeknd released “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” meant to be his final release under The Weeknd name.  Throughout the album’s 84-minute runtime, the 34-year-old Canadian singer, Abel Tesfaye,

The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with a staggering 490,500 equivalent album units, making it the biggest debut of 2025. That marks the largest week for any album since Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” debuted at No.

The Weeknd‘s sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, takes charge of the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. According to Billboard, the alt-R&B superstar’s album sold 490,500 equivalent units during its first week,