The Insane True Story of The Weeknd

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:51 Weeknd's Early Life And Musical Beginnings
06:49 House of Balloons & Trilogy
10:52 Kiss Land
14:07 Beauty Behind the Madness
19:35 Starboy
23:10 After Hours
30:36 Dawn FM
41:15 Conclusion
BIO OF THE WEEKND:
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (Amharic: አበል መኮነን ተስፋዬ; born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in contemporary popular music, he is noted for his unconventional music production, artistic reinventions, and his signature use of the falsetto register. His accolades include four Grammy Awards, twenty Billboard Music Awards, twenty-two Juno Awards, six American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, and nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Born and raised in Toronto, Tesfaye began his career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on KZfaq. Two years later, he co-founded the XO record label and released the mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence, which gained recognition for his style of contemporary and alternative R&B and the mystique surrounding his identity. In 2012, he signed with Republic Records and rereleased the mixtapes in the compilation album Trilogy. He explored dark wave in his debut studio album Kiss Land (2013), which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200. After its release, Tesfaye began contributing to film soundtracks, with his acclaimed single "Earned It" from Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) winning the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, while also being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Tesfaye earned critical and commercial success with his pop-leaning second album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), which reached number one in the US, contained the US Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills", and won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album and was nominated for Album of the Year. His trap-infused third studio album Starboy (2016) saw similar commercial success and included the US number-one single of the same name and "Die For You", and won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Tesfaye explored new wave and dream pop with his critically acclaimed fourth studio album After Hours (2020), which featured the chart record-setting single "Blinding Lights" and the US number-one singles "Heartless" and "Save Your Tears". His dance-pop inspired fifth album Dawn FM (2022) included the US top-ten single "Take My Breath".
Among the world's best-selling music artists with over 75 million records sold, Tesfaye holds several streaming and Billboard chart records. He is the first Canadian artist to earn four diamond-certified singles from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as well as the first artist to simultaneously hold the top three spots on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Blinding Lights" became the most-streamed song in Spotify history, and is ranked as the greatest Hot 100 song in Billboard history. Tesfaye was listed by Time as one of the world's most influential people in 2020, and was dubbed the "world's most popular artist" by Guinness World Records in 2023. An advocate for racial equality and food security, he was appointed a World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador in 2021.
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@Volksgeist Жыл бұрын

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@ReuniteWithDivinity 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very very much for your hard work.

@rishikbhardwaj7335 4 ай бұрын

Make one on Chris brown and Xxxtentacion.

@oktobersown82 3 ай бұрын

1 of my favorites as well, AND the delivery of this video was 👏 amazing you look so young

@alfreddreamerphotocomics4880 3 ай бұрын

Great work. You added a lot of details and images, videos that I hadn’t seen before on The Weeknd. He’s probably my favorite mainstream artist right now. I also like Trevor Something. His subject matter is similar to The Weeknd’s, but he’s independent, and his sound is different. One of my favorite songs by him id “Living In The Lie”. Check it out sometime.

@theharshtruthoutthere 3 ай бұрын

@@alfreddreamerphotocomics4880 Souls, KNOW: Hollywood is filled with: John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

@hags8652 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@gloriatak8806 Жыл бұрын

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

@samrodriguez3515 Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@dasoulspott Жыл бұрын

👀check us out to stay ahead of underrated music trends🎶⛽‼

@Kryptonization Жыл бұрын

Still his worst album

@wiiplaya25 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@luvvs Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

It’s an EP

@therealthomasperkins Жыл бұрын

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

@ER-co2de 10 ай бұрын

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

@oceanwaves2244 9 ай бұрын

same!!

@Sunskat19 9 ай бұрын

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

@adrianag9939 8 ай бұрын

That’s my favorite too!

@xxspector_crowxx7621 8 ай бұрын

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

@savitar7869 8 ай бұрын

Its been my favorite weekend album since its release

@suiiuu 10 ай бұрын

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

@SteezyKane Жыл бұрын

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

@kingdiazz4789 Жыл бұрын

hi steezy

@automaticpinion Жыл бұрын

Still, no upload 😢

@qlip Жыл бұрын

you fell off btw

@Jesus-st8ph Жыл бұрын

WASSUP STEEZY

@SneakySonn Жыл бұрын

Upload steezy

@aleemuddin6240 4 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Yesssss

@skinnytv1242 Ай бұрын

Literally, adaptation into love in the sky is insane

@suavoman90 7 күн бұрын

Especially with Pretty and Love in the Sky

@jakemcman1858 Жыл бұрын

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

@gregorie3752 10 ай бұрын

Ikkkk!!!

@gregorie3752 10 ай бұрын

Me too!!!

@anitavolpato3926 7 ай бұрын

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

@neibyatkifle7406 4 ай бұрын

Ik me too

@stavoxo4899 4 ай бұрын

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

@AprylsWRLD Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

you can and you will

@mehdadjafari Жыл бұрын

Bless us with ur creations

@jennikaasinen9156 Жыл бұрын

Where can I listen to your music? 😊

@amypetrie7712 Жыл бұрын

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

@chiarac3833 10 ай бұрын

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.

@Medusaxo Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

It’s my fav album

@MichelangeloBeats Жыл бұрын

Agreed, MDM is a 10/10 for me

@0xBasedChang Жыл бұрын

ogs and trilogy

@aylamoon3788 Жыл бұрын

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

@indianstarboy Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

He is.

@bp2000k Жыл бұрын

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

@maubie3028 Жыл бұрын

@@balabushkabandit2663 how?

@aspekt438 Жыл бұрын

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

@demininc Жыл бұрын

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

@alexiskimberly Жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

xo fans definitely appreciate it

@lay_laa24 9 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@brandeetaylor5505 Ай бұрын

The best

@koutoo Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq 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 Ай бұрын

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!!!

@otinauj Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Definitely not underrated Man

@urdadsfinsta Жыл бұрын

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

@paulpierre8090 Жыл бұрын

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

@otinauj Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@urdadsfinsta 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

@alyssagreenwood7695 Жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Fr I’ve it was a great album

@vypervfx7519 8 ай бұрын

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

@feloven 4 ай бұрын

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

@Butterflyeffect98 3 ай бұрын

Oui c'est l'une des meilleures incroyable 💗

@thegamingxin6043 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@ajtaylor8750 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I am 100% in agreement.

@nilem7734 Жыл бұрын

trilogy solos after hours

@ouroboroscartel8079 Жыл бұрын

@@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 💯💯💯

@generaltheory Жыл бұрын

And it lasts 11 years

@philipsmi-lenguyen8155 11 ай бұрын

Thank u so much. Means alot to me. Lol

@logarithm14 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnnydematteis8657 Жыл бұрын

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.

@RollerSkatinActor 3 ай бұрын

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.

@user-og9vk2up5i 2 ай бұрын

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

@jimbob2427 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Sniped137 Ай бұрын

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

@jimbob2427 Ай бұрын

@@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

@azgaming4532 Жыл бұрын

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

@NagaFTW Жыл бұрын

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.

@AImaniaX 5 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@ryan_the_editor6741 4 ай бұрын

Mj thriller album alone beats anything abel made

@dayandayanNf 4 ай бұрын

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

@SunlitSummer-em2us 14 күн бұрын

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.

@thatisntryan Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Daft punk is French btw

@elidieslit 9 ай бұрын

loved watching the after hours til dawn tour in washington

@melissaanthonyxb2730 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@MadNlGER 11 ай бұрын

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

@anduagg7193 11 ай бұрын

@@MadNlGER Hahahahaha lol

@tracey0820 2 ай бұрын

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.

@aj3k840 Жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@lucidmind9676 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Gaaaahaayyyyyyyy

@ezra6563 Жыл бұрын

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_ Жыл бұрын

great name

@David_liba 5 ай бұрын

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.

@terrancepemberton4648 6 ай бұрын

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 29 күн бұрын

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.

@sleep6837 Жыл бұрын

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

@matttheking1655 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

yd they fallout?

@chrisgaines6369 Жыл бұрын

I was lukewarm on The Weeknd until the after-hours album came out. I bought the CD and realize the album was a masterpiece. And then Dawn FM came out and I feel the same way about that one. I am excited to see where he takes the trilogy. He truly has grown as an artist and his last two albums are absolutely perfect

@elbluntoinstrumento5699 Жыл бұрын

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

@jaedenalvarez3261 Жыл бұрын

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!

@isathemusiclistener Жыл бұрын

your storytelling is top tier. hadn’t realised 40 minutes had passed until i reached the end of the video. keep it up⛹🏽‍♂️

@alejandroGarcia-if4wz Жыл бұрын

Been a long time Weeknd fan, and your dedication towards his journey is excellent! Love your work man

@stepY0gameup 5 ай бұрын

This was by far the best biography I seen made for The Weeknd. Superb. 👍🏽 SUB

@jafarhasan5861 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@maxreyes8563 Жыл бұрын

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

@aspenlovesbirds 9 ай бұрын

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!

@SandwichNBooks 2 ай бұрын

saw The Weeknd in concert in Oakland. Was a high school freshman sitting in the nosebleeds… one of the best moments of my life so far. Will never forget travis scott opening, jamming out to can’t feel my face.. amazing

@infusedsync Жыл бұрын

i can see this video being your most popular one, great story telling with amazing visuals. great job volksgeist!

@HoodedSpidey Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making yet another incredible video! Dawn FM is also my 2nd favorite Weeknd album, and I cannot wait to hear the conclusion of this new trilogy.

@MoriohAnime Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how honest you are in these videos. Even if you’d know some people would disagree you still keep it a buck. I also love the research and detail you put into these videos. Keep it going much love 💙🫶🏽

@ElyWaves. 10 ай бұрын

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

@drphilgood8262 Жыл бұрын

absolutely loved this video , beautiful crafted and well told in capturing every detail and moment of Abels rich history. one aspect i wished you would’ve included that literally no one talks about is how After Hours literally released at the best possible time. with the world being shut down and streets empty , just sad and confused by yourself at home and having the first song be “ Alone Again “ just simply hit different and was truly a fitting and unique experience. After Hours had that nostalgia that reminisce with so many of us during those dark and troubling times. which was fitting for the dawn to arise afterwards :))

@kowloonbroadcast Жыл бұрын

great video. i am quite far from a true r&b-pop appreciator, mostly focused on alternative scene throughout my life, but the weekend interested me from around 2015 when i happened to see/hear his stuff. i’ve always wanted to dive deeper into the discography, but by this time his output is already so massive that it’s quite difficult to decide where to start lol, so the idea was postponed. i honestly even have watched 2-3 documentaries here on YT, got an idea of who the man is and his story, but none of the videos seemed to emphasise on any highlights, mostly just stories behind the albums, etc. this one is the first that practically helped me to put together a playlist based on the short bits of tracks that were featured here. many thanks for this, my man! needless to say the video was clearly produced with a soul, it was a pleasure to watch. it’s just a great work by itself as a representative of the bio/documentary genre film. truly a gem. keep doing, the world will benefit from creations of this level of quality! *thanks again* 🙏🏼

@cynthia06rubio Жыл бұрын

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.

@Emislom 10 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@troyluvisi5608 Жыл бұрын

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

@DanielRayTrindade Жыл бұрын

This is a well structured and incredibly insightful video essay my man 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I understand you didn’t go too in-depth with EPs aside from Trilogy but I was eagerly awaiting an in-depth review of my favourite EP, “My Dear Sweet Melancholy” 😅

@Rvggerr Жыл бұрын

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.

@linaa4835 Жыл бұрын

Great documentary. Not many people know the underground roots of The Weeknd or that he’s been around for already a decade! He has changed his beats in the most recent years but it’s worked out for the better because look at how large his fan base is now compared to 2013.

@eliaskhan8910 Жыл бұрын

I remember listening to the hills and can’t feel my face when I was like 11 and loving it. Came back years later and realized I had no clue what I was listening to, gave me a whole new experience listening when I understood the actual content of the song.

@wheelsofmercury Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@five2one Жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@chrismaniaci9728 7 ай бұрын

Amazing detailed content. I stumbled upon this while I was jaded looking for some Weekend videos. ❤

@lavrnce Жыл бұрын

this video is absolutely stunning. I really appreciate you taking us back and through the different eras Abel has gifted us with.. hopefully you recieve the credit you deserve for this absolut banger of a video (or documentary)!

@rickyr35channel76 11 ай бұрын

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

@austins.2495 9 ай бұрын

This was really inspiring, thanks for the video and thank you Abel for being an inspiration 💪

@lucienpavone3443 10 ай бұрын

house of balloons is in my top five records of all time but after hours is a masterpiece

@increasedinfaith Жыл бұрын

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.

@tif 2 ай бұрын

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

@abandonedmuse Жыл бұрын

I just found you but the quality of video production is amazing! Subbed!

@Cherixo_ Жыл бұрын

Kissland was amazing literally every album he’s put out has been amazing

@balabushkabandit2663 Жыл бұрын

This is a work of art. Made me realise that abel is truly a genius

@jscooby_810 Жыл бұрын

This has to be the greatest video that is a true testament and document of his artistry and his creativity\. He is without a doubt the biggest pop star of this generation. Thank you Phillip.

@Soulglltch Жыл бұрын

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

@cupcake1385 Жыл бұрын

This is why i love the weeknd because i believe his songs shows us different themes in one. That's why i love him because he isn't always trying to stick to one theme like some artist do i love that he isn't afraid of change and a new beat.

@SethGreschuk Жыл бұрын

Seen him on his first tour ever and it was like 30$ was front row people were blazing the weed up and how fitting the first song was HIgh For This. Dudes always been a legend!

@sophiamendez8742 6 ай бұрын

his old music had so much pain n passion he is truly talented

@kalanferguson Жыл бұрын

This is well said and well crafted. I haven't heard a better analysis of the Weeknd until this. He's my favorite artist today and I will never experience anyone like again ever in life.

@Ferbals 28 күн бұрын

Loved the video! Just had to note that I left half way through to listen to "Hills Have Eyes" when you played it. I forgot about that one so I ended up listening to the whole album. Sorry and thank you😅❤

@sanketm1663 Жыл бұрын

Hey great seeing you narrating in video, i wish you could be more expressive here, it felt like you were just reading off of a teleprompter. Your videos are amazing in production quality.

@sarahyork1433 7 ай бұрын

I think that’s why I love him he tells the truth about his life

@michaelking2790 Жыл бұрын

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!

@evadowney6967 4 ай бұрын

Beautifully Done! I Love His Style and Uniqueness, but to learn more about him through this video was truly an amazing journey. Thank You 🙏 ❤

@travismorgan9326 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit I love you bro! You commentary is absolutely astonishing & your insights nothing short of extraordinary. Thank you Thank you Thank you for dedicating the time into highlighting Abel. I can’t imagine what he’s cooking up right now 🤯

@ajayyxo Жыл бұрын

Kiss Land is his misunderstood masterpiece, his best album

@chilloften 7 ай бұрын

I cry so hard, totally nostalgic for my life and times during Trilogy. I think it was heaven. I want it back. I adore the depths of Abel. .

@kyudrasoish658 5 ай бұрын

Great job man, incredible job of making that film. My only comment is that - Yes he have been destined to be that much if a star. Pure talent, his own style (even tho after all he let it be influnced). I can go on and on about the way his art influences

@Christian-tr6fx Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible video. Only thing missed was, I do agree with less marketing The Weeknd and his team did for DawnFM, however I think he did well with his live Amazon Music stream of the album in LA, while dressed as ‘the old man’, immediately after the album came out.

@ryze2499 6 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Crazy!

@KEVINRODRIGUEZ-wc3fe 4 ай бұрын

Unfathomable!

@shaneforshort Жыл бұрын

Incredible work fella, new sub 👍👍

@itsme3k 4 ай бұрын

This is the best The Weeknd bio I've seen so far. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@robinkid9769 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Peachease0 10 ай бұрын

The Weeknd success has been amazing the last couple of years. I’ve got to say, I can’t stop listening to Dawn FM. It has such good beats just like the After Hours album had.

@aimeealexander4198 Жыл бұрын

Great video Phillip !! As a long time listener of The Weeknd i got very emotional watching this.

@utopiajj 5 ай бұрын

This was a great video. I'm just now starting to research this artist and this video just made me want to dig even deeper and pay better attention. Thank you!

@user-ul2lr6ss6t 9 ай бұрын

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

@twilso12 Жыл бұрын

God he really has an incredible discography. Probably my biggest musical inspiration.

@scheibinator Ай бұрын

Wow. You are incredible at this. I subscribed. Everything you did was impeccable; you told a story that was engaging at every step of the way. I know people now flip through videos and anything over 30 seconds is skipped, but I felt compelled to watch every second of this. Bravo! Keep up the spectacular, breathtaking work you do.

@joeybray9043 Жыл бұрын

Exellent video dude !!! really well put together !!

@ordinaryrapper08 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe u left out my dear melancholy, how dare you. This was an amazing video but could’ve been legendary had u just put that Melancholy segment in there. That album is legendary. I still get chills when I listen to it to this day.

@krypticunlimited6925 Жыл бұрын

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.