The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, made a significant announcement during his After Hours Til Dawn tour in Warsaw, Poland. While on stage, he revealed that he has completed recording features with other artists and that his next song, “Another One of Me,” will be the last feature he ever does in his career. The 33-year-old singer expressed his excitement for performing this unreleased record for the crowd.
Earlier this year, Tesfaye shared on Instagram that he would be “reborn” as an artist using his birth name rather than his stage moniker. He also mentioned the possibility of collaborating again if Daft Punk ever reunites. The Weeknd had a successful collaboration with the French duo on his 2016 hit “Starboy,” which reached the top spot on the charts in the United States.
During the concert in Poland, the audience cheered as the Weeknd sang his new song, which showcased electronic elements similar to his recent work on the After Hours and Dawn FM albums. Although no specific details have been revealed about the other artist featured on “Another One of Me” or its release date, Tesfaye’s representative confirmed that he will not be doing any more features unless Daft Punk reunites.
Despite his decision to no longer collaborate with other artists, Tesfaye recently teamed up with Madonna and Playboi Carti on the soundtrack of his Idol TV series. Their collaboration, “Popular,” gave Madonna her first Billboard Hot 100 hit in eight years, making her and Cher the only female artists in U.S. music history to achieve hits on the chart in five consecutive decades.
This announcement marks a significant shift in the Weeknd’s career, as he now focuses solely on his own artistry. Fans eagerly await the release of “Another One of Me” and are curious to see what Tesfaye’s future holds as he continues to captivate audiences with his unique sound.
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