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The Weeknd Asia Tour
The Weeknd Asia Tour was the sixth concert tour by Canadian singer the Weeknd, in support of his first extended play ''My Dear Melancholy'' and his first greatest hits album ''The Weeknd in Japan''. The tour began on November 30, 2018, in Hong Kong and concluded on December 18, 2018, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. It was the Weeknd's first tour in Asia and it featured a guest appearance from Kenshi Yonezu at the concert in Japan. Set list This set list is representative of the typical set of each concert. It is not intended to be representative of all concerts for the duration of the tour. # " Pray for Me" # " Starboy" # " Party Monster" # " Reminder" # " Six Feet Under" # " Low Life" # "Might Not" # " Sidewalks" # " Crew Love" # "House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls" # "Belong to the World" # "Pretty" # "Secrets" # " Can't Feel My Face" # " In the Night" # " I Feel It Coming" # " The Morning" # "Wicked Games" # " Earned It" # " Or Nah" # " Often" # " Acquainted" # " Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Weeknd
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, Romance (love), romance, and melancholia, and is often inspired by personal experiences. He has received List of awards and nominations received by the Weeknd, numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Award, 20 Billboard Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Music Awards, 17 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and nominations for an Academy Awards, Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmy Award. Born and raised in Toronto, Tesfaye began his career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube. Two years later, he co-founded the XO (record label), XO record label and released the mixtapes ''House of Balloons'', ''Thursday (album), Thursday'' and ''Echoes of Silence'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crew Love
"Crew Love" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his second studio album '' Take Care'' (2011). The song features guest vocals from Canadian singer the Weeknd. Production was provided by The Weeknd as his debut single, Noah "40" Shebib and Illangelo. "Crew Love" was released as the album's seventh single in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2012. Critical reception Jon Dolan of ''Rolling Stone'' described the track as "avant-R&B lushness" and "a tender ode to metaphorical family in the face of a world where everybody wants a little Drake." Chart performance "Crew Love" debuted at number 200 on the UK Singles Chart for the chart week of July 14, 2012. It entered the top 100 of the chart two weeks later at number 64, later peaking at number 37. The track also became a top ten hit on the UK R&B Chart, where it peaked at number seven. Despite the absence of a proper single release in the United States, "Crew Love" managed to chart on several ''Billboard'' singles charts owing to str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call Out My Name
"Call Out My Name" is a song recorded by Canadian singer the Weeknd, taken from his first EP, '' My Dear Melancholy'', released on March 30, 2018. The Weeknd co-wrote the song with his producer Frank Dukes, with Nicolas Jaar receiving writing credits for the sampling of his 2016 song " Killing Time". The song was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on April 10, 2018, as the EP's first single in the United States. It has been alleged that the song is about his relationship with Selena Gomez, whom he dated in 2017. Composition According to musicnotes.com, the song is performed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 45 beats per minute in compound duple () time. The chords alternate between Gm and Dm. The Weeknd's vocals span two octaves, from D3 to D5. Commercial performance The Weeknd earned the largest first-day Spotify stream count of any song released in 2018 with "Call Out My Name". The song was also streamed 6 million times on its first day on Apple Music. The song debute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasted Times (The Weeknd Song)
"Wasted Times" is a song recorded by Canadian singer the Weeknd, taken from his first EP, ''My Dear Melancholy,'' released on March 30, 2018. The song was written by the Weeknd, Brittany Hazzard, Sonny Moore and Adam Feeney, and was produced by Frank Dukes and Skrillex. It was later included on the Weeknd's first greatest hits album ''The Weeknd in Japan'', despite not being released as a single. Critical reception The song was met with positive reviews, with various critics naming it one of the best of the Weeknd's discography. It was also included in various best song of the week lists. The song was ranked the 45th best song of 2018 by ''Complex'' due to the Weeknd's emotion and vocals. Lyrics The song's lyrics makes references to the Weeknd's previous relationships with model Bella Hadid and singer and actress Selena Gomez Selena Marie Gomez ( ; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress and producer. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acquainted
"Acquainted" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd recorded for his second studio album ''Beauty Behind the Madness'' (2015). It was written and produced by him along with Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville, Danny "DannyBoyStyles" Schofield, Carlos "Illangelo" Montagnese and Ben " Billions" Diehl. The track was sent to urban contemporary stations on November 17, 2015, by XO and Republic Records, serving as the record's fifth and final single, being also released to rhythmic contemporary on February 16, 2016. It was set to impact contemporary hit radio on April 12, 2016, though its release to those stations did not occur. The song was well received by music critics upon its release, being praised for its production, catchiness and the Weeknd's vocals. Background A working version of "Acquainted" referred to as "Girls Born in the 90s" leaked in May 2015, before being heavily reworked prior to its release on the album. Lyrics On this song, the Weeknd is expressing his happiness with be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Often
"Often" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd. The track was released on July 31, 2014, as the first single from his second studio album, ''Beauty Behind the Madness'' (2015). The song reached number 59 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 69 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song samples "Ben Sana Vurgunum" by Turkish singer Nükhet Duru. Reception The song won two awards at the 2015 Much Music Video Awards, Video of the Year and Best Director. Commercial performance In the United States, "Often" debuted at number 97 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart on the week of November 1, 2014. On the week of February 7, 2015, the song peaked at number 59. The song spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart. On December 7, 2016, the single was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units of over three million units in the United States. In Canada, the song debuted at number 95 on the Canadian Hot 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Or Nah (Ty Dolla Sign Song)
"Or Nah" is a song by American singer Ty Dolla $ign, featuring American rapper Wiz Khalifa and American record producer DJ Mustard, who co-produced the song with Mike Free. The song was released on January 7, 2014, as the second single from Ty Dolla $ign's debut EP, ''Beach House EP'' (2014). The song has since peaked at number 48 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The official remix features Canadian singer the Weeknd and was released on June 10, 2014. On April 29, 2014, it officially impacted rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States. The song samples the signature "bed squeaking" from the 2004 hit single " Some Cut". Critical reception Upon its release, "Or Nah" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. ''Complex'' described it as "slang expander that's sure to alter your day-to-day work conversations". About the song '' XXL'' magazine wrote, "The Taylor Gang affiliate enlists Wiz Khalifa to come through on the DJ Mustard-produced “Oh Nah”— ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earned It
"Earned It", alternatively titled "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)", is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd. The song was released as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2015 film ''Fifty Shades of Grey'' and was included on the Weeknd's second studio album ''Beauty Behind the Madness'' (2015). "Earned It" was lauded by critics upon release, and peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming the Weeknd's first top five single. The song's popularity made ''Fifty Shades of Grey'' the latest soundtrack to generate concurrent top-ten singles with Ellie Goulding's " Love Me like You Do", which also peaked at number three. Its music video was directed by the film's director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, features the film's lead actress, Dakota Johnson, and has the same BDSM theme. The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. Background The Weeknd was involved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wicked Games
"Wicked Games" is the debut single by Canadian singer the Weeknd. It was recorded at Site Sound Studios and mixed at Liberty Studios in Toronto. Producers Doc McKinney and Illangelo co-wrote the song and performed all instrumentation. Originally recorded for The Weeknd's 2011 mixtape ''House of Balloons'', the song was remastered and released as the lead single for his 2012 compilation album ''Trilogy''. It was released as a digital single on October 22, 2012, by XO and Republic Records. Upon release, the single received widespread acclaim from music critics. On May 9, 2013, "Wicked Games" was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of 2,000,000 units in the United States. The song was featured on the soundtrack for the movie '' Southpaw'', the soundtrack's executive producer being American rapper Eminem who went on to produce a remix with The Weeknd on his later song " The Hills". Music video The music video for "Wic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Morning (The Weeknd Song)
"The Morning" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd from his debut mixtape, ''House of Balloons'' (2011). It was written by the Weeknd, Doc McKinney and Illangelo, and produced by the latter two. "The Morning" was placed on '' Pitchfork''s list of top 100 songs of 2011 at number 15. In 2012, it was remastered and released on the Weeknd's compilation album, ''Trilogy''. In 2021, the Weeknd included it on his greatest hits album, ''The Highlights ''The Highlights'' is the second greatest hits album (and first released globally) by Canadian singer the Weeknd. It was released on February 5, 2021, and follows the release of his fourth studio album '' After Hours'' (2020) and his first greates ...'' and in 2023 it was featured on his live album, '' Live at SoFi Stadium''. The Weeknd has performed it during all of his tours. Certifications References External links * * * {{The Weeknd songs 2011 songs The Weeknd songs Songs written by the Weeknd Songs written by I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Feel It Coming
"I Feel It Coming" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd featuring French electronic duo Daft Punk, from his third studio album, '' Starboy'' (2016). It was written by the trio alongside Doc McKinney, Cirkut and Eric Chedeville, being produced by Daft Punk, with the Weeknd, McKinney and Cirkut serving as co-producers. The song was released for digital download on November 18, 2016, alongside " Party Monster", as promotional singles. It was first sent to British contemporary hit radio on November 24, 2016, and it was released to US rhythmic contemporary radio on December 6, 2016, through XO and Republic Records, serving as the album's second single, following their previous collaboration " Starboy". It is also Daft Punk's final single before their breakup in 2021. It was named Song of the Year at the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards. Composition The song is composed in the key of E major with a tempo of 93 beats per minute. It follows a chord progression of Gm7/Cm7/A♭(add9)/E♭ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Night (song)
"In the Night" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd from his second studio album ''Beauty Behind the Madness'' (2015). The Weeknd wrote the song with Belly, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, and producers Max Martin & Ali Payami, with the Weeknd serving as co-producer. The song was released to contemporary hit radio as the album's fourth single on November 17, 2015. Composition The song is written in the key of A minor in compound meter with a moderate tempo of 112 beats per minute. The Weeknd's vocals span from E3 to D5 in the song. Critical reception The song was well received by critics. Like the Weeknd's previous collaboration with Max Martin, "Can't Feel My Face", it has been widely compared to works by Michael Jackson. Jon Dolan of ''Rolling Stone'' wrote "Sometimes, the album stirs up real drama. 'In the Night' could be just one more 'Dirty Diana'-style ode to a predatory babe — until we learn the woman in the song is the victim of abuse, 'dancing to relieve the pain.'" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
