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[NEW] The Weeknd – Valerie

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - November 7, 2012

The Weeknd is back today with yet another brand new bonus track from Trilogy, coming courtesy of BBC Radio 1. Like the previous release, this one takes us on a complex, emotional tour through The Weeknd’s conscience. On “Valerie,” Abel struggles with the emotional toil associated with being unfaithful. Although the act itself seems familiar to him, the guilt involved is foreign, and he details the effect these new feelings coursing through his mind have on his actions. To make matters worse, both parties know the other’s lying about the illicit relationship or the knowledge of its existence, yet they continue to push on in their relationship despite the presence of the elephant in the room. It’s definitely a telling tale that’s been done countless times in music, but for some reason everything seems fresh once The Weeknd laces the track with his vocal prowess.

The Weeknd continues to grow and mature as an artist, and if you’d like to hear more where this came from, make sure to pick up Trilogy when it drops next week on November 13th.

’The Weeknd – Valerie’

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[R&B] The Weeknd – Twenty Eight

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - November 7, 2012

This newest track from The Weekend might be one of his most heartfelt and emotional outings to date. The song itself is about a woman who initially is nothing more than a one night stand, but soon transforms into a thorn in Abel’s side once she realizes his identity. He then delves into the issues this causes as she becomes part groupie and part girlfriend, while The Weeknd struggles to find a true solution. This latest effort also allows The Weeknd to stretch his vocal range, as he torches through the track with intensely raw emotion. If you’ve been steadily awaiting the release of Trilogy, take solace in the fact that it is now only a week away.

’The Weeknd – Twenty Eight’

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[NEW] The Weeknd – Enemy

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - October 26, 2012

The Weeknd‘s been posting teasers left and right to promote his upcoming compilation album, Trilogy, which will feature some of the spectacular songs made famous over the course of his mixtape series last year, along with some new treatd. Abel does not miss a beat on this brand new cut, bringing that same sultry voice and raw passion to his lyrics that should be all too familiar to his fans by now. While this particular song was not included on the tracklist for Trilogy, chances are that it’ll find its way into our hands sometime soon. In the meantime, make sure you pre-order Trilogy before it drops on November 13th.

’The Weeknd – Enemy’

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[Hip-Hop] Wiz Khalifa – Remember You (ft. The Weeknd)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - September 24, 2012

Taylor Gang captain Wiz Khalifa‘s second studio album is due out on December 4th and many fans are anxiously anticipating after feeling let down by Rolling Papers, his debut with Atlantic Records. Today, we get a glimpse with the second single from his upcoming project featuring the talented and innovate post-R&B artist, The Weeknd. “Remember You” opens with a steady drum kit and soft piano with ethereal electronic elements and the falsetto voice signature to The Weeknd. Wiz hops on shortly before the 2 minute mark with a luxurious, laid back verse and returns once again near the end of the track with some melodic vocals.

Check out this intoxicating cut below, keep an eye out for O.N.I.F.C. and enjoy the unique, and entertaining, album artwork above.

’Wiz Khalifa – Remember You ft. The Weeknd’

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The Weeknd – Wicked Games (Remastered)

Posted by tylercole - September 17, 2012

Off his newly signed contract with Universal Republic, indie star The Weeknd dropped a relatively new track today. Although his single “Wicked Games” was already featured on his previous mixtape series House of Balloons, a remastered and enhanced version of the single is part of his commercial release. The newly-edited track isn’t as gritty as the original, but is a more refined emotional equivalent with altered instrumentation. His mixtape trilogy will be edited and released as part of his Universal Records debut album Trilogy, set to drop Nov. 13th. How do you Weeknd fans feel about this remastered version?

’The Weeknd – Wicked Games (Remastered)’

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[Mash-Up] Tyler,the Recreator – The Ride Remix (Andre 3000 x The Weeknd)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - July 19, 2012

While everyone who has ever listened to an Outkast record eagerly anticipates some new material from 3 Stacks and Big Boi, we are forced to scrounge through music blogs for anything with a “ft. Andre 3000” appended. In my search, I was able to dig this treasure up. A mashup of The Weeknd assisted track The Ride, off of Drake’s Take Care, and Andre’s legendary verse from International Player’s Anthem. This works seamlessly and makes quite the compelling case for an authentic collaboration between these two enormous talents. Craftily mixed by an artist with a suspiciously similar name to the OF lead man, this mashup should certainly help hold music fans over until we get some more new music from the ATLien. No need to thank me because as Dre would say, “you know I got your back like chiroprac.”

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Ellie Goulding x TheWeeknd – High For This (kthx edit/remix)

Posted by Blas Yaselli - June 13, 2012

It is no surprise the Ellie Goulding’s rendition of the Weeknd’s ‘High For This’ has taken off becoming one of the most talked about covers of the summer. Today we bring you a relaxing edit/remix from Vancouver producer KTHX. Enjoy

’Ellie Goulding x TheWeeknd – High For This (kthx edit/remix)’

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