On September 7, 2024, The Weeknd performed a one-night-only live-streamed concert in So Paulo, Brazil, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career. The Canadian artist shared the stage with rapper Playboi Carti, who joined him for three electrifying performances, including a cover of Travis Scott's hit 'FE!N' and a new collaborative track titled 'Timeless'. This event served as a significant precursor to The Weeknd's forthcoming album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', which is set to be the third and final installment in his acclaimed trilogy that includes 'After Hours' and 'Dawn FM'.
The setlist for the So Paulo concert featured a mix of well-known hits and unreleased material, showcasing songs like 'Blinding Lights', 'Save Your Tears', and 'Until I Bleed Out'. Fans were treated to an array of unreleased tracks including 'Let’s End It All’ and 'Take Me Back to LA'. Notably, the event also saw The Weeknd unveil the album artwork for 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', which presents a fresh, minimalistic image of his face that contrasts with the more elaborate aesthetic of his previous era.
The new project is said to reflect existential and self-referential themes, building anticipation among fans as it promises to deliver a creative culmination of the narrative that The Weeknd has been exploring since 2020. A definitive release date for the album has yet to be announced.
To watch clips from the performance, click here. More details on 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' can be found on NME.