The Insane True Story of The Weeknd

[@hags8652]

DawnFM will become one of those albums people find years later and realize it was so good. DawnFM is a thematic masterpiece and great continuation of After Hours.

[@Isaac-ul8yz]

This. It’s the album that actually made me a Stan of The Weeknd despite me listening to him for years

[@gloriatak8806]

me personally dawnFM is not my style but yes it does have potential

[@samrodriguez3515]

I agree with this 100%! At first Dawn fm didn’t really resonate with me but now I feel obligated to listen to it right after I finish after hours 😂

[@Kryptonization]

Still his worst album

[@wholelottaanime2408]

@@Kryptonization be fr

[@Emislom]

I just saw him live for my 18th in london on the 07/07/2023 after waiting for around 4 years to see him, what a great performer as well as a musician ❤

[@jafarhasan5861]

The art direction and visual design of this video is absolutely amazing. Second to none. This channel always has fantastic presentation but this is a whole another level!!

[@troyluvisi5608]

u went off on the editing. whole production is a solid 10; great work.

[@Impepega]

18:40 Calling "Angel" forgettable is crazy.

[@ratedrstarboy]

I swear to God

[@DeathcriestooLaceup]

I've been listening to The Weeknd since 2011. It's crazy to see him go so damn far! I remember riding around at night in high school with all my friends jamming to the wicked games, the morning after, remember you with wiz Khalifa. So many more too!

[@cynthia06rubio]

Wow nicely done. I've been a fan of Abel since he was a just a youtube artist. He is truly an artist, creative and those vocals. He is incredible live and never disappoints.

[@user-ly4wu8uj4i]

I remember when I discovered him from that blog. It was so new - almost addictive music. I just listened to him non-stop. It was magical time.

[@wheelsofmercury]

That was a great video, Phil! I think Dawn FM is going to be appreciated by more and more people as this decade goes on. I've been thinking about listening to it again...

[@j2theb498]

Please do mate, I haven’t listened to it in awhile but it’s been amazing. Especially if you’ve been to his concert, everything hits

[@kingofhearts203]

I hated dawn fm until recently. Amazing album the Amazon vid/movie(?) helped bring me back over.

[@five2one]

I loved Dawn FM at first listen, am I the only one? the sound design is incredible and he has some great moments on that album

[@Ruthie.333]

That album has potential. It's the kind of album you either fall in love with in just one listen, or it grows on you. But you can't hate it. In least than a decade, I can see people liking the album just as much as they liked Starboy and After Hours

[@samstormrising]

I heard "The Hills" first and was hooked. After Hours is my favorite, really the height of his work so far. Pretty much agree with everything you said here (except that I love me some synthwave). Nice video, man! Really well said.

[@DylanStarker]

One of the best videos I have ever watched. Thank you for this masterpiece. The Weeknd will always be my favorite artist 🖤

[@Megan-mn8ns]

I adore his earlier work, the new stuff is too upbeat and shallow for me 🙃

[@krypticunlimited6925]

I feel like Dawn FM was him wanting to try a little more low key and nuanced after the smash hit popularity of After Hours. It honestly works pretty well. The album has some of his most fun songs ever, and I think a lot of people can appreciate how light it is compared to his others.

[@theflightcampaign]

Great Video crazy thing is Toronto is still the same with the lack of infrastructure for the entertainment scene here as a whole. I hope Toronto could learn to support its own artists & artists wouldn’t have to leave the city to go to another city to gain recognition because there’s alot of hidden talent here.

[@MillZ56]

Bro they built Hxouse

[@touriel8943]

The tragic part of this is that his lack of family protection left him in a deprived situation of drug dealers and hookers. The darkness of this carried into his music, as you said 'debauchery', which found resonance in the circles of the very rich as well as very poor. He talks of the fear that stalked his world, yet this is a direct result of this life style, and millions of young people are now idolising a life which usually leads to death and destruction - the madness behind the beauty.

[@Freepalestine-d4i]

What about Save your tears? it was a big hit in after hours too.

[@ali19186]

Tell your friends hits so hard

[@ali19186]

Yes

[@Isaac-ul8yz]

Dawn FM is my favorite weeknd album. it is the most cohesive and narratively his best. i’m hoping Abel just has some crazy weird music in the 3rd album of the trilogy

[@GreenWeenie311]

'Is There Someone Else' is one of my favorites, I think DawnFM is a masterpiece because I love the Synth...

[@ElyWaves.]

Just found your videos, killing it bro. Super in depth and tells an awesome story. Keep it up!

[@fabiennem.7666]

Wow i loved your video! Such a great storytelling

[@rageman2150]

Philip you forget a small little detail to add the part of how he convinced his best friend Lamar to drop out from high school with him and the part his mother caught him sneaking his matters out of his room window and how she reacted when she realized that she had failed him as mother to raise him right… please do a research of his first interview he did with complex all the small little details is important for your audience to see… your video editing and your story telling is super dope.

[@kudiratbello2515]

I will be sure when I get a duet with the weekend band.

[@durumario440]

hey whats the name of the song that starts playing at 8:47 ?

[@hootie360productions2]

Excellent job on the video Phil 💯

[@awetgugy9191]

He is my favorite singer and he has his own different skills on his career, WOW lovely 💐 singer, My favorite album from his all albums "After hours"

[@lindadladla]

Got to know who edits this guy's videos feels like I'm watching a Netflix documentary very cinematic and captivating

[@Volksgeist]

It’s me Bro I do it myself

[@lindadladla]

@@Volksgeist please teach me how bro or plz give me a list of softwares and your equipment but please teach me I wanna know how you do this 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@emansugulle9055]

You are such a great storyteller…big love

[@loovenz9460]

Dawn FM grows on you, one of my fav album 💿

[@lotusflowerrr]

Dawn FM is an album every XO fan should own on vinyl

[@suekam785]

Dawn fm is my favourite album ever!! It’s amazing I’m surprised it’s not as popular:S

[@OakleysVault]

This Channel is shaping up to be a staple in hophop KZbin consumption.

[@jasonrosales5902]

Video edits and everything was top tier like a movie bro

[@michaelking2790]

I enjoyed this, I've been trying to find out about Able. This has been very informative and helped me understand and love him even more. Thank you for this commentary!

[@thisisboa]

Aaabsolutely fantastic - super well put together - TOP TOP

[@oliviasenft1320]

hes just making good music dosent need to make anything to be popular and he knows. just great music no pressure

[@okaydmuzikkk6771]

Beauty behind the madness and afterhours are the weeknds best albums. NEXT to the trilogy. I feel like beauty behind the madness and afterhours is the weekend in his prime / peek of his musical journey of the weeknd. Beauty behind the madness is a Masterpiece.

[@Problematicphilosophie]

Hi um wtf happened to mentioning wicked games???!!

[@coupewiddakit7007]

Starboy was damn near a masterpiece.

[@lolothemaverick]

First time I heard Dirty Diana and High for this I said hes gonna be the best and there you go....same with J cole. Been a fan since day 1.

[@collarbon4e]

where mdm

[@eduardoreyes6451]

that’s what i’m sayin

[@runemadsen4651]

Abel is a genius! MJ mmm not The Weeknd got it all im soo looking forward for the consert in Germany my amazing man supriced me with tickets and a 5 day total luxury hang out oooh we gonna take it all out in all wats😂

[@footballneverstops6747]

After hours is Greatest album of this century

[@cubex5178]

34:14 On the brief topic of Electronic Swing, I would highly suggest you to listen to Parov Stelar. He is not only one of, if not, THE founding father of the genre, but he also produces the best Electronic Swing I know. Albums like Demon Diaries, The Princess pt.1/2 and The Burning Spider are some of the best I know in that genre. I don’t want to write an essay here, but I had to write something, since it’s one of my favourite genres and I couldn’t have it called a Reddit genre that’s never been executed well. Aside from that, amazing Video like always!

[@durumario440]

1.BBTM 2.Trilogy 3.AH 4MDM 5.Dawn FM 6.Starboy 7.Kissland . in that order

[@TopxGee]

Bruh kiss land is my favorite album from him like bruh it's a masterpiece ❤📿

[@yodrum]

someone messed up on the editing cause why did bro just say the same thing twice 38:24 38:54

[@ThatniggahKevin123]

Nicely done my guy! abel the goat🐐

[@riptideRaiders]

he has truly made hits, after hits, after hits.... he was born for this

[@Hood-boi0_0]

Fr

[@rex6rocks]

He a mfking starboii xD

[@Redninja4gaming]

The newer gen MJ

[@cccbeats_]

In my opinion, he’s the best ever singer.

[@Seek-Jesus505]

He sold his soul for this don't be so dense.

[@SteezyKane]

What a masterpiece of a video, the motion graphics, the structuring, the sound design especially on the intro… wow. great job🫡

[@kingdiazz4789]

hi steezy

[@automaticpinion]

Still, no upload 😢

[@qlip]

you fell off btw

[@1un_jz]

WASSUP STEEZY

[@SneakySonn]

Upload steezy

[@aleemuddin6240]

Kissland is that one album. That feels like it’s not good when you listen to it first time, but as the time passes on you will only fall in love with it.

[@karaartishon9088]

Yesssss

[@skinnytv1242]

Literally, adaptation into love in the sky is insane

[@suavoman90]

Especially with Pretty and Love in the Sky

[@GabrielMartinez-q3l]

Kissland is a masterpiece

[@heartbeatsdrum]

The title track and "Tears in the Rain" are 2 of my top Weeknd songs.

[@wiiplaya25]

So we’re just gonna skip over My Dear Melancholy? He had a ballad with Call out my name and even a hit with I Was Never There. It feels odd leaving that out

[@tokintee]

I was searching for this comment. Glad I found it. 💯

[@luvvs]

I think it was bcs it was just an EP instead of an album. Still personally sad that it wasn't talked about, and even generally.

[@Giarc_h]

@@luvvs It hit #1 even as an EP. Its important to his story! But this video was amazing nonetheless...just can't help feeling it's incomplete

[@NPGLAMB]

It’s an EP

[@therealthomasperkins]

@@luvvs my guy he’s included songs in his tours from it since its release like 💀

[@ER-co2de]

Am I the only one that absolutely LOVED the sound of starboy? Every song is unique and complete by itself. My favorite album!

[@oceanwaves2244]

same!!

[@Sunskat19]

I love Starboy! 👌 I also have to admit that I am a huge Daft Punk though..

[@adrianag9939]

That’s my favorite too!

[@xxspector_crowxx7621]

@@Sunskat19legend grew up on them and they are the reason I even heard of the weeknd so respect mate :)

[@savitar7869]

Its been my favorite weekend album since its release

[@jakemcman1858]

I will never forget the first time I heard the Weeknd back in 2012. Wicked Games had just started blowing up on the radio. Felt like the man was reaching into my soul

[@setme4ree]

Ikkkk!!!

[@setme4ree]

Me too!!!

[@anitavolpato3926]

I found it on KZbin. Never heard it on the radio..

[@neibyatkifle7406]

Ik me too

[@stavoxo4899]

Wicked games played on the radio going home from black Friday shopping and that’s when I became a fan 🎈

[@koutoo]

abel literally could just give up on his whole old fanbase in exchange for a mainstream one man this dude is some sort of magician, he literally brought both mainstream and old fanbases together and still hasn't lost his unique touch, his songs just never decreased their quality but i could even say they got better over time

[@sigmamale-sm3wi]

I don't know why I feel so proud that I found him before he took over the world it's like "your homie made it and you are so proud" moment XO forever ♾️

[@BlkbunniOrg]

It’s very few artist I can say I saw their career reach amazing heights I remember the first time I actually saw the “Wicked Game” music video in TV I was so hype

[@ajjordan2213]

I swear I feel the same. I discovered him thru a ringtone app. His album wasnt even out but some songs were on that app. I guess he was just trying to put his music on anything that would accept it. I remember looking for those songs on KZbin n it was him but not with his falsetto voice. He sounded like a normal r&b artist. 3 months later he dropped echoes of silence n glass table girls. He blew up quick but it was weird how I discovered him. That app was for ringtones but they would have full songs. A lot of no name rappers would use drake or lil Waynes song title or name n when u would download it u would see it wasn't Drake or lil Wayne it was some random trying to rap. That's how it was with the weeknd except I actually liked it

[@NikkiMarie9088]

Ditto!!!!!! I been listening to him since BEFORE he blew the F up & I'm jus SOOOOO GLAD HE FINALLY GOT HIS CHANCE TO BLOW & REACH BILLIONS BC I LOVE HIM & HIS MUSIC SO DA*N MUCH!!!

[@MillZ56]

I found him in 2011 due to a Facebook ad when Thursday dropped…wasn’t there since HOB but been here since Thursday mixtape 2011

[@WeatherHappens]

Millions found him at the same time.

[@ryze2499]

its crazy how my mom and Abel's mom were in school together at the time when Echoes of Silence first dropped, and he was getting some buzz here in Toronto but not mainstream yet. All she told me was that her classmate's son is a music artist who worked with drake and I instantly knew "its The Weeknd!?" then she helped me get an autograph from him!

[@alensuta]

Crazy!

[@KEVINRODRIGUEZ-wc3fe]

Unfathomable!

[@Edgeperor]

Incomprehensible!

[@Medusaxo]

I know MDM was short and lacked visuals/storytelling so it’s hard to document and write about, but I wish it at least had a mini segment. The only body of music where I can confidently say there are absolutely no skips. It was raw, dirty, and probably the most vulnerable writing we’ll ever see from him. Besides that, the production on this one was incredible. Please never stop evolving. You are cementing a new production style that I’m sure will inspire many other creators to put this kind of effort into these docu-essays.

[@ArakiForgot]

One of my favorites for sure I was sad to se it go unmentioned especially by someone with Lip’s vernacular when it comes to expressing how the art made him feel and the soundscape of the project

[@ordinaryrapper08]

It’s my fav album

[@MichelangeloBeats]

Agreed, MDM is a 10/10 for me

[@0xBasedChang]

ogs and trilogy

[@aylamoon3788]

It’s an EP not an album, that’s why it lacks the things u were talking about

[@logarithm14]

the weeknd is always evolving; it’s truly been a *privilege* to see him exercise his creativity

[@alexiskimberly]

I’m so upset a lot of people don’t appreciate the Trilogy album. The first song I heard by him was High for this & immediately became obsessed. I remember not even knowing what he looked like at first. Then when kissland dropped I think it really solidified my love for his music, sound, ambiance & story telling. The lore behind this man is insane and it was cool to watch unfold before my eyes in the beginning.

[@Ray-uu8gd]

I was looking for this comment! Hands down Trilogy is THE BEST! I remember buying the album as soon as it hit the stores. Then KissLand came through bring my second fave also purchased. All as CD’s before Spotify becoming a thing. Now, I dunno. I’d say, more mainstream.

[@elidieslit]

xo fans definitely appreciate it

[@lay_laa24]

House of balloons is literal fucking crack. I can’t tell you how much I’m obsessed with it. It’s pretty much perfect and some of his best work for me. More people definitely need to appreciate trilogy more!

[@brieannaanderson8037]

Agreed!! Kissland was the last physical album I ever purchased.

[@brandeetaylor5505]

The best

[@tif]

I disagree with the "most popular songs aren't that good", I think most popular songs are popular for a reason

[@ajtaylor8750]

I gotta be real with you, Philip: this is the best video you've ever created on your channel. This is a true work of art all around and it tells the Weeknd's story to this point in poignant, detailed fashion. As someone who began listening to his music around the time he dropped Starboy, he quickly grew on me and is now one of my favorite artists maybe ever and "After Hours" is his magnum opus. I listen to that album often but "My Dear Melancholy" is one of my favorite projects he's made and I can't wait to see him evolve even more in the future. The guy's a living legend.

[@wm9904]

I am 100% in agreement.

[@nilem7734]

trilogy solos after hours

[@ouroboroscartel8079]

@@nilem7734 yeah I was finna say even just house of balloons by itself but tbh Abel is fkin top notch regardless of project so it's good he's evolving his sound 💯💯💯

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

And it lasts 11 years

[@philipsmi-lenguyen8155]

Thank u so much. Means alot to me. Lol

[@RollerSkatinActor]

I'm 57 and grew up with old school hip hop and r&b. Every time he comes out with new music I think to myself there is no way that he can top what he's released before and then I am always astounded.

[@BarbaraMalacarne]

Senza nulla togliere all'artista ricordiamoci che su di lui sono stati investiti tanti tanti e poi tanti soldi....senza di cio' "no success"....

[@AZGamingEmpire]

The Weeknd is just a legend this man is talented his vocals are amazing and the album production is just out of the world he deserves the fame that he got. I’m glad I been a Weeknd fan since 2015 XOTWOD

[@otinauj]

this is why he’s my favorite artist, the genuine darkness in his music, his haunting and angelic voice, and of course, being an incredible artist. it’s a shame that he’s just known as this “pop star “ and doesn’t get the recognition he deserves (i know he’s the #1 streamed artist on spotify right now) but in my mind he’s still feels so underrated compared to a “ariana grande” to say. I love this man so much. XOTWOD

[@lacewavy]

Definitely not underrated Man

[@Polareyesx]

Ariana is 6th on Spotify & he’s #1, sorry you’re wrong

[@Paulos14.]

I truely understand what you mean he is talked about but not on kanye or no offence drakes level well for now

[@otinauj]

@@lacewavy for his artistry he is, he’s just seen as a pop star but he’s so much more than that and it’s unfortunate just seeing him be discredited but i mean it’s not really the consumers fault, pop music is easy to listen to

[@otinauj]

@@Polareyesx i didn’t mean numbers wise, i just meant as in big fandom praise as an ariana grande, that wasn’t a diss towards her i just tried to point out a pop artists that is well received

[@indianstarboy]

I felt so sad when other fandoms drag him so bad by saying he's chart obsessed. He's one of the greatest of this century

[@balabushkabandit2663]

He is.

[@bp2000k]

He is just greatness. I don’t care how much sells he got. One Of The Best Ever💯

[@maubie3028]

​@@balabushkabandit2663 how?

[@aspekt438]

Hes definitely not he’s very unique even tho I didn’t enjoy Dawn fm overall he’s a crazy good artist

[@demininc]

@@balabushkabandit2663 you acting like Taylor Swift, drake(who has stolen from The Weeknd) , nicki Minaj , and other artist aren’t

[@alyssagreenwood7695]

Dawn FM really needs to be listened to as a complete album & concept versus an individual song or single. It’s insanely creative & cinematic and most people just don’t get it. I also think that’s why I love it so much. Because it takes me back to when The Weeknd was mysterious and you really got into the themes of his music. Abel is a genius. The amount of thought that goes into each of his “eras” is pretty much unheard of nowadays. You never know what he’s going to do next. ❤

[@Zangy]

Fr I’ve it was a great album

[@vypervfx7519]

people hate on it for prolly the transitions with speeches thats what i think cause the tracks were spot on , amazing .

[@feloven]

​@@vypervfx7519 I really love the speech ones cuz it feels like ASMR

[@Butterflyeffect98]

Oui c'est l'une des meilleures incroyable 💗

[@jimbob2427]

I find it amazing that he is the biggest artist currently. I feel like he wasn’t big big till 2020 and the fact that Dawn fm didn’t do that well and he is still the biggest artist shows his staying power

[@brayanvillanueva7527]

Dawn FM was getting more attention in multiple foreign countries nine months after it came out. I feel like the album will get more attention from other people in the next few years like Starboy. Starboy had really gotten attention now in comparison to 2016

[@jimbob2427]

@@brayanvillanueva7527 at least starboy had 2 hits when it released

[@Sniped137]

take my breath and sacrifice were both big hits tho + out of time kinda

[@jimbob2427]

@@Sniped137 take my breath and sacrifice never made the top 5 on billboard. Sacrifice didn’t even make the top 10. They made no noise, at least compared to after hours

[@thatisntryan]

I don't think Dawn FM failed. While it didn't sell as much as his other albums, they accomplished international appeal. Abel was going to perform in arenas for his After Hours tour before the pandemic caused its cancellation. But after Dawn FM (and in conjunction with After Hours) he was able to tour in Stadiums (3x the capacity of arenas) around the US and Internationally. Synth Pop/Dance beats has a bigger cultural impact outside of America.

[@JK-gm6kk]

Daft punk is French btw

[@elidieslit]

loved watching the after hours til dawn tour in washington

[@terrancepemberton4648]

I'm a metal head...not been much into rap or r&b for years but The Weeknd is an exception. I think he's a damn good artist and I really enjoy a large portion of his music. He's dope, and I have no doubt he's gonna remain successful for years to come.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

I too am a metal head but always have enjoyed different genres for the music that personally speaks to me. In my eyes, good music is just good music. It's cool that you can see that as well.

[@melissaanthonyxb2730]

Another Thing I would like to Add that Made the Weeknd have such a unique and attractive image: He rarely does interviews and let's his music speak for himself. I have personally felt that when artists make music and then later do interviews on it, it somewhat feels detached. The Weeknd has very vulnerable and personal music and tbh Music with "problematic" themes and it feels raw and real. And you are always questioning if what he sings about is what his personality is like because he doesn't look like your average fuckboy with a dark past and addiction issues. He genuinely looks and talks like a sweet, introverted and Decent soul but his music which is based off of personal experience is quite contradictory to the assumptions that can be made about him.

[@anduagg7193]

Yes: a thing to be noted. He talks like a nice guy.

[@MadNlGER]

Yes soooo “problematic” red flag 🚩 girl yasss let’s cancel him 🙄

[@anduagg7193]

@@MadNlGER Hahahahaha lol

[@thegamingxin6043]

I'm so proud of him. Abel is my icon. I can't believe the amount of struggle he's gone through and his success despite all of that. we all love Abel. XO

[@RoSe-Belle.XO_13]

Yes true words and proud of him too💯💪❤ ♥︎ *XO*

[@Airbubblepodcast]

No song can ever top blinding lights because it came out during the pandemic and honestly it was perfect timing! His feeling of loneliness and depression and wanting to end things registered to so many people! So many of us were isolated from society and there was a time you had to stay inside. I remember the first time listening to it on the radio and was so delighted! It reminded me of Take on Me from Ah Ha and instantly I was hooked! I have been a fan of The Weeknd since starry but this song was different! It was so retro 1980s yet it was for our time at the same time during this pandemic. To this day I have a hard.... time believing it wasn't made when the pandemic hit, just because it was so relatable to so many people, it's like that song came out at the perfect time when we were all struggling. That was a dark time and people were losing loved ones, their homes, their jobs. Yet that was the song that was like wow......I can get through this, I feel this!

[@leonardvanonselen]

Then you should listen to Fred Again - Maria (we've lost dancing)

[@ryan_the_editor6741]

Mj thriller album alone beats anything abel made

[@dayanNFNF]

As ethopian we will pray for him .....he made a blinded light for the devil May God be with him fr

[@SunlitSummer-em2us]

Speaking of this, I have to say, both After Hours and Dawn FM saved my life man. I was in mental breakdown that time, went crazy that lost my mind, very very hard time, especially in 2021, wanted to end the hard feelings I've been through. Then 2022 I discovered his album on Apple Music, and boom, it's like the thing that I could cry on, like a friend.

[@Corepaul]

No think of it this way . He was fighting with his demons the devil was a methophor for the addictions to drugs and just being in a dark place. ​@dayanNFNF

[@NagaFTW]

Dissapointed at the fact that My Dear Melancholy was completely wiped out of existence, like the EP doesn't exist. It's one of my favorite EPs of all time and it symbolizes the return of The Weeknd's dark Trilogy aesthetic, but modernized and perfected. An amazing piece of work.

[@SamanicBeauty]

It's still avail on Apple Music and Spotify :)

[@NagaFTW]

@SamanicBeauty nah i meant from the video 😭

[@aj3k840]

Damn, I remember back in 2012, one of my teammates was talking about The Weeknd, so I listened to one of his songs and I couldn’t really get into it. But then I really started to listen to his lyrics and I’m not sure what exactly it was but the kind of nihilistic tone of his lyrics and the emptiness with which he would tell his life stories just kind of made me connect. Once I understood the lyrics, everything else made sense, the dark presence, the underlying sadness and the indifference towards life in his songs, portrayed by the instrumental choices and unusual rhythms and beats. Everything clicked and he’s been my favorite artist ever since. I hope to be able to thank him one day, for being there in my darkest times, my brightest shining moments and yet again at my lowest. XO

[@itsme3k]

It was love at first listen for me. I was blown away.

[@rickyr35channel76]

KISSLAND TO ME PERSONALLY IS THE WEEKNDS MASTER PIECE. HIS BEST ALBUM

[@AprylsWRLD]

I've never cried so hard in my life. The Weekend's tale is really encouraging because I experienced a nearly same upbringing as him. I love music, I sing and write, I smoke pot, and this actually made me feel like I could do it too, despite the fact that I came from nothing.

[@serenity__now]

you can and you will

[@mehdadjafari]

Bless us with ur creations

[@jennikaasinen9156]

Where can I listen to your music? 😊

[@amypetrie7712]

girl you CAN do it I dont know you but I believe in you

[@chiarac3833]

The people who really have a story are typically your best artists. Think about Johnny Cash or Janis Joplin. No suburban posh life kid is going to have anywhere near the type of experience you need to tell a story. That's a fact.

[@matttheking1655]

Glad you mentioned his original producer Jeremy Rose aka zodiac, he was the backbone for the original weeknd sound. Sad that they had a fallout…His produce tracks on house of balloons still remains some of the best tracks…

[@joopjoop12345]

yd they fallout?

[@sleep6837]

Abel is my favorite artist. I'm so happy you're doing a deep dive on his life and career. XO

[@ezra6563]

Must've taken huge amounts of research to make this one. You are taking your content to the next level with the longer videos so keep going Philip 👍

[@phip_]

great name

[@p.rohanswarup9357]

10 times better than TS

[@maxreyes8563]

Why didn't you talk about "My Dear Melancholy"? i know it's just an EP but i think the content and the context it's important for the development of The Weeknd's character. Amazing video btw, much love

[@englishblade]

he was smart, he didnt stay with OVO to be a 2nd hand genius being used by others he is not an idiot

[@lucidmind9676]

Trilogy and Kissland were The Weeknd’s best eras, the many interpretations of each album is what makes them classics. I love Kissland so much that I got Oxy the cat/panda tatted on my wrist

[@BiGSiX56]

Gaaaahaayyyyyyyy

[@jaedenalvarez3261]

Abel probably has one of the most inspiring come up stories in music. Literally complete obscurity to THE biggest is unbelievable. Perfect vid as always volksgeist!

[@PushMoreButtons]

What's the track at 9:20?

[@marquesjones6923]

The weeknd-Rolling stone

[@gradiantz]

the weeknd is genuinely so perfect. its insane to me that taylor swift is beating him with numbers at the moment. theres just such an obvious differential.

[@chocobun196]

she's below him in numbers now lol

[@gradiantz]

@@chocobun196 yes I know that now when I posted this she was on top because of her new album release. I'm so happy he's back to #1

[@johnnydematteis8657]

in my opinion, after hours and dawn fm are both absolutely genius, masterpieces. Abel is on a whole other level of success, untouchable. in fact, my ringtone on my phone is "heartless" and i very often let my phone ring and ring and ring just to listen to the song.

[@David_liba]

During a road trip through France in 2015, I stumbled upon The Weeknd's two hit song Can't Feel My Face and The Hills and them played on a loop, creating an unforgettable soundtrack for my journey. Coincidentally, he dropped the album during that time, deepening my admiration for his artistry. Since then, The Weeknd has remained a constant favorite, his music continuing to resonate with me to this day. Each of his albums serves as a poignant reflection of the specific chapter in my life at the time.

[@aspenlovesbirds]

Dawn FM is DEFINITELY at its best when listened to in its entirety. It can be really hard to take a snippet of a flowing project like that and jump in! But it's the first The Weekend album that spoke to me deeply and is by FAR my favorite. I hope more people will give it a shot. This video is incredible, you have a wonderful format!! Thank you!

[@Blue_Jay6]

Bro why would you skip “my dear melancholy” smh 🤦‍♂️

[@robinkid9769]

If aliens asked for sound of the current human state, we would have to send them his tapes. What I like most about him is that I feel like his best album has not been made yet.

[@tkuhel12]

Yesss!! He somehow continues to get better every time! His new song that just Dropped featuring Future is soooo 🔥

[@tracey0820]

I grew up with The Weeknd honestly. Been here since 2011 with him. Kiss land will always be personal favorite album of his, but I feel like I always saw the vision of him and I am happy he finally got the success he deserves. He has such a deep place in my heart.

[@djmartin9896]

Does Weekend beat Drake?

[@rhobielycoa.sibayan6203]

It might cause him a little trouble, but nah he'd win

[@Rvggerr]

People were thinking I was soft for listening to House of balloons in 2011. And then he became this legend. I just knew what was real.

[@MillZ56]

I listened to his early joints nonstop so much 2011-2012 that I manifested my toxic relationship in 2013 😂 (typa shit he be singing about)

[@Rvggerr]

@@MillZ56 ahahah skinny girls make graves

[@Soulglltch]

First I ever heard of The Weeknd was 2014, nonetheless because his feature on my favorite artists, for love me harder With none other than Ariana Grande. And from there I’ve been sucked into his music, and it’s amazing to see how Abel has flourished in the industry. Not to mention my love for Him and Ariana’s music they’ve made together , they’re the pinnacle of pop/r&b pairing. ‘Off the table’ is a beautiful track

[@ajayyxo]

Kiss Land is his misunderstood masterpiece, his best album

[@4DMIIR]

Swedish House Mafia had a big influence too on dawn FM,it's so annoying when people ain't crediting them enough. It's heavily influenced by their unique club beats and if you know their work,you know what I'm talking about.

[@kelvinpichardo6498]

I’m a huge The Weeknd fan but how are you going to say he pave the way for partynextdoor when partynextdoor came out two years before The Weeknd and also say he say he pave the way for Brent faiyaz,giveon,and dvsn when they barely have similarities to him if any

[@Samxdr_]

The production on this video is incredible and truly amazing, but I feel like adding My Dear Melancholy would have topped it off.

[@elbluntoinstrumento5699]

Been a fan since 2020, still blasting this guy 90% of my day since. One in a generation kinda guy. He´s got it.