Hurry Up Tomorrow is The Weeknd's sixth studio album, released on January 31, 2025. It features guest vocals from Anitta, Travis Scott, Future, Playboi Carti, and Lana Del Rey. Production credits include The Weeknd himself, along with Travis Scott, DaHeala, Justice, Metro Boomin, Max Martin, Mike Dean, Ojivolta, Oneohtrix Point Never, Oscar Holter, Pharrell Williams, Gozshu, Gazo, Galibo, Tommy Brown, Lapsekili Tayfur, Eren Karayilan, Abood Bakir, and Tommy Rush. The album was released through XO and Republic Records.
1977: Release of "Eraserhead"
The song "In Heaven," covered by The Weeknd at Mike Dean's birthday concert, was originally featured in the 1977 film "Eraserhead."
2011: Mixtape Releases
In 2011, The Weeknd released three mixtapes: "House of Balloons," "Thursday," and "Echoes of Silence." These mixtapes later formed the basis of his 2012 compilation album, "Trilogy."
2011: Album Teaser Released
Seven days before the album's release, a visual teaser featuring snippets from The Weeknd's music videos throughout his career, set to "Rolling Stone" from his 2011 mixtape "Thursday," was released.
2012: Trilogy Album
"Trilogy" is referenced as part of The Weeknd's musical journey in the 2024 CGI teasers.
2012: Trilogy Album Release
The compilation album "Trilogy" was released in 2012, featuring remastered tracks from The Weeknd's 2011 mixtapes.
March 2020: "Take Me Back to LA" Previewed
"Take Me Back to LA" was originally previewed during an Instagram livestream in March 2020.
March 25, 2020: The Weeknd Previews Unreleased Tracks
On March 25, 2020, The Weeknd previewed several unreleased tracks on Instagram Live, some intended for the deluxe edition of "After Hours." Three of those tracks, "Nothing Compares," "Missed You," and "Final Lullaby," were ultimately included on the deluxe edition, while others, like "Take Me Back to LA" and "The Abyss," were not.
2020: After Hours Album
"After Hours" is referenced as part of The Weeknd's musical journey in the 2024 CGI teasers.
2020: After Hours Album Release
In 2020, The Weeknd released his album "After Hours," which later became part of a trilogy with "Dawn FM" and "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
January 10, 2022: The Weeknd Confirms Album Trilogy
On January 10, 2022, The Weeknd confirmed on Twitter that "After Hours" and "Dawn FM" were part of a trilogy, with a third album to follow.
July 14, 2022: After Hours til Dawn Tour Begins
On July 14, 2022, The Weeknd embarked on the After Hours til Dawn Tour in support of his albums "After Hours" and "Dawn FM."
September 3, 2022: The Weeknd Loses Voice During Performance
On September 3, 2022, The Weeknd lost his voice during a performance at SoFi Stadium, leading to the show's rescheduling and impacting the production of "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
September 2022: Voice Loss Incident Impacts Artistic Vision
The Weeknd's voice loss during a September 2022 concert significantly influenced his vision for "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
2022: Dawn FM Album
"Dawn FM" is referenced as part of The Weeknd's musical journey in the 2024 CGI teasers.
2022: Dawn FM Album Release
"Dawn FM" was released in 2022, serving as the second installment of the trilogy.
2022: After Hours at Halloween Horror Nights
In 2022, The Weeknd's album "After Hours" was also featured at Halloween Horror Nights.
2022: Dawn FM Album Release
The Weeknd released "Dawn FM" in 2022, the second album in the trilogy that concludes with "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
January 2023: Recording Sessions Confirmed
The Weeknd confirmed in January 2023 that recording sessions for "Hurry Up Tomorrow" had taken place.
May 2023: The Weeknd Hints at Name Change
In May 2023, The Weeknd hinted at retiring his stage name and potentially releasing music under his real name, Abel Tesfaye.
June 2023: The Weeknd Confirms Trilogy Completion
In June 2023, The Weeknd confirmed he was finishing the third part of the trilogy. Recording sessions continued, taking place between September 2023 and February 2024.
September 2023: Recording Sessions Continue
Recording sessions for the album continued in September 2023.
October 2023: Oneohtrix Point Never Teases "Futuristic Intensity"
In October 2023, producer Oneohtrix Point Never hinted at "futuristic intensity" in his contributions to The Weeknd's upcoming album.
2023: The Idol and Touring Impact
In 2023, The Weeknd attributed his decision to change his stage name to exhaustion from the After Hours til Dawn Tour and his work on the TV series "The Idol."
January 7, 2024: The Weeknd Teases Upcoming Album
On January 7, 2024, The Weeknd teased his upcoming album, the third in the trilogy, by posting cryptic images on social media, including previous album covers and a question mark.
January 2024: Love-Themed Track Teased
In January 2024, The Weeknd teased a love-themed track for the final album of the trilogy.
February 9, 2024: The Weeknd Shares Cryptic Message
On February 9, 2024, The Weeknd shared a picture from a recording studio with the cryptic message "Everything fades...," further teasing the album.
February 2024: Recording Sessions with Collaborators
The Weeknd worked on the album with collaborators like Oneohtrix Point Never, Mike Dean, and Metro Boomin at Conway Recording Studios in Los Angeles in February 2024.
February 29, 2024: Anton Tammi's Involvement Confirmed
On February 29, 2024, Anton Tammi's directorial contribution to the upcoming album was confirmed.
March 1, 2024: The Weeknd Performs at Mike Dean's Birthday Concert
On March 1, 2024, The Weeknd performed at Mike Dean's birthday concert, showcasing a reimagined version of "Take Me Back to LA" and a cover of "In Heaven."
June 1, 2024: Apple Collaboration Teased
On June 1, 2024, a collaboration with Apple Inc. was teased, later confirmed for release later that year.
July 17, 2024: The Weeknd Announces One-Night Only Concert in São Paulo
On July 17, 2024, The Weeknd announced a special one-night concert in São Paulo, Brazil, featuring never-before-seen production, scheduled for September 7.
July 22, 2024: São Paulo Concert Tickets Sell Out Rapidly
On July 22, 2024, tickets for The Weeknd's São Paulo concert sold out in under an hour, with 420,000 fans attempting to purchase them.
August 7, 2024: Halloween Horror Nights Announced
On August 7, 2024, Universal announced The Weeknd's return to Halloween Horror Nights with "The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy," featuring music from his recent albums, including then-unreleased songs from "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
August 2024: CGI Teasers Released
In July and August 2024, The Weeknd released CGI teasers featuring a young boy and characters from his previous albums, hinting at the themes of "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
August 23, 2024: The Weeknd Added to iHeartRadio Music Festival Lineup
On August 23, 2024, The Weeknd was added to the iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup for the first time since 2017.
September 6, 2024: The Weeknd Discusses Album's Sounds and Collaboration
On September 6, 2024, The Weeknd revealed details about the album's diverse sounds and confirmed a collaboration with Anitta.
September 7, 2024: The Weeknd's São Paulo Concert
On September 7, 2024, The Weeknd held a special one-night concert in São Paulo, Brazil. The sold-out show featured a unique stage design inspired by his Ethiopian heritage and religious themes, exclusively showcasing songs from his trilogy, including nine unreleased tracks. Anitta and Playboi Carti made guest appearances.
September 9, 2024: "Dancing in the Flames" Announced as Lead Single
On September 9, 2024, The Weeknd announced the release of "Dancing in the Flames," the lead single from "Hurry Up Tomorrow," following a teaser at Apple's iPhone 16 Pro launch event.
September 21, 2024: The Weeknd Performs at iHeartRadio Music Festival
On September 21, 2024, The Weeknd performed a 20-minute set at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, featuring songs from his previous albums and unreleased tracks from "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
September 23, 2024: After Hours til Dawn Tour to Include "Hurry Up Tomorrow"
On September 23, 2024, The Weeknd confirmed that the After Hours til Dawn Tour would also support the "Hurry Up Tomorrow" album.
November 3, 2024: Halloween Horror Nights Concludes
The Halloween Horror Nights event featuring "The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy" concluded on November 3, 2024.
November 4, 2024: Lionsgate Acquires Distribution Rights for "Hurry Up Tomorrow" Film
On November 4, 2024, Lionsgate announced the acquisition of worldwide distribution rights for the "Hurry Up Tomorrow" film, a psychological thriller based on the album.
November 27, 2024: Album Release Date and Rose Bowl Concert Announcement
On November 27, 2024, The Weeknd announced the release date for "Hurry Up Tomorrow" as January 24, 2025, and a special concert at the Rose Bowl stadium on January 25, 2025.
December 2, 2024: Rose Bowl Concert Sells Out
On December 2, 2024, tickets for The Weeknd's "one-night only" concert at the Rose Bowl stadium sold out in under an hour, with over 300,000 fans attempting to purchase tickets.
December 11, 2024: The Weeknd to Perform at Spotify's Billions Club Live
On December 11, 2024, it was announced that The Weeknd would perform at Spotify's first Billions Club Live event on December 17, celebrating his record as the artist with the most songs surpassing one billion streams.
December 2024: Alternate Album Covers Released
Four alternate album covers for "Hurry Up Tomorrow" were made available for pre-order between October and December 2024.
December 2024: Hurry Up Tomorrow Pre-orders and Alternative Vinyl Editions
In December 2024, pre-orders for the "Hurry Up Tomorrow" album on vinyl and CD were opened through the XO webstore. Four alternative edition vinyl LPs with exclusive artwork by different artists were also made available for pre-order between October and December 2024.
December 2024: Cryptic Billboards Appear
In late December 2024, billboards appeared in major cities with the message "The Weeknd Is Near," with missing letters making it read "The End Is Near."
December 17, 2024: Spotify's Billions Club Live Performance
On December 17, 2024, The Weeknd performed at Spotify's first Billions Club Live, celebrating his 25 songs with over a billion streams. He performed songs from "Hurry Up Tomorrow" and announced a new tour and film for 2025.
2024: The Weeknd at iHeartRadio Music Festival and Single Releases
In 2024, The Weeknd returned to the iHeartRadio Music Festival after his last appearance in 2017. He performed a 20-minute set featuring hits and unreleased tracks from "Hurry Up Tomorrow". He also released the singles "Dancing in the Flames," "Timeless," and "São Paulo."
January 7, 2025: Spotify Concert Film Release
A concert film of The Weeknd's Billions Club Live performance was released on Spotify on January 7, 2025.
January 2025: Voice Loss Incident as Turning Point
In January 2025, The Weeknd explained that the voice-loss incident in September 2022 was a major turning point in his artistic journey.
January 2025: The Weeknd Hints at Retirement
In January 2025, The Weeknd hinted that "Hurry Up Tomorrow" might be his final project under the pseudonym "The Weeknd."
January 2025: The Weeknd Discusses Album Production
In January 2025, The Weeknd revealed that a significant portion of "Hurry Up Tomorrow" was completed by September 2022, but his vocal incident during the tour led to revisions for both the album and its accompanying film.
January 2025: The Weeknd Opens Up About Mental Breakdown
In January 2025, The Weeknd revealed that he experienced a mental breakdown following his voice loss incident, which inspired the themes of the new album.
January 2025: Additional Album Cover Released
In January 2025, an additional album cover with a Japanese Obi Strip was released exclusively through Assai Records.
January 23, 2025: "Open Hearts" Teaser Released
On January 23, 2025, parts of the music video for "Open Hearts" were featured in an album teaser for "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
January 24, 2025: Hurry Up Tomorrow Album Release
On January 24, 2025, The Weeknd released his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow".
January 28, 2025: New Tour Dates Teased
On January 28, 2025, The Weeknd teased new tour dates for the After Hours til Dawn Tour.
January 31, 2025: Hurry Up Tomorrow Album Release
On January 31, 2025, The Weeknd released his sixth studio album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow", through XO and Republic Records. The album features guest vocals from Anitta, Travis Scott, Future, Playboi Carti, and Lana Del Rey, and was produced by a team including The Weeknd, Travis Scott, DaHeala, Justice, Metro Boomin, and others.
May 16, 2025: Film Release Date Announcement
On December 20, 2024, the release date for The Weeknd's upcoming film was announced as May 16, 2025.