The Weeknd has announced that his new album, Dawn FM, is out on Friday, January 7.
The album will featureTyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Quincy Jones, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Jim Carrey.
“Wake up at dawn tomorrow”¦ The Weeknd captioned an Ig post without futther explanation.
While it could mean anything, The Weeknd admitted over the New Year’s weekend that he plans to drop his next album without warning in 2022. He explained in a screenshot of a text conversation he had with La Mar Taylor, the co-founder of XO Records.
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Happy New Year brother! What we thinking?? Taylor asked The Weeknd on New year’s, obviously referring to the album.
He answered: Happy new year! Everything feels chaotic again. Music can heal and that feels more important than another album rollout. Let’s just drop the whole thing and enjoy it with the people… XO.
The Weeknd hasnt dropped a project in over ayear since his last, After Hours, was released. In 2021, he majored on collaborative singles including a remix to Save Your Tears with Ariana Grande, appearing on Doja Cat’s You Right, and more.
