Yeah he came out from the bottom.. pretty mich as underground as he could.. and did it all.. ran it up to the top… went pop.. there’s not much left for the weekend to do at this point
@@user-dz1rc4wk2tPrince had many alter egos. Alexander Nevermind, Camille, Christopher Tracy, Jamie Starr, Joey Coco, Tora Tora, Bob George, Spooky Electric
fast answer: The Weeknd is the name he chosen when he was doing a lot of parties (with alcohol, drugs, mindless sex etc) on the weekends. He's got away from that lifestyle now, so "The Weeknd" name is now gross to him
You can clearly tell he is a super passionate artist that not only wants to make hits and money, but keeps playing a character that he made based on himself. Im glad he didn't take the The Walking Dead route and kept pumping out trash after trash that would inevidably not be interesting and the albums would probably be bad. Abel singlehandedly made me start listening to music in general and he's pretty much the only artist i've been listening to with some exceptions.
The Weeknd is the closest artist we have to Michael Jackson. He was #1 on Spotify for 2 years straight, had a Super Bowl show etc. but I still think he is underrated. It feels like most people see him as a regular pop artist when in reality his music is so much more. it's truly art.
Agreed. They give this title of the new Michael Jackson to anyone who can sell records Justin bieber, Drake Etc this dude is really him in his same style
Wait I thought he was just a pop artist who's latest album was somewhat conceptual. I had no idea about the story he's been telling. I should listen to his music then
Wow, great way in explaining who The Weeknd is as a character. I've actually never thought of him as a character telling a 10+ year long story. This video just educated me on a lot, thanks 🔥
Hell yeah, a video about one of my favorite artists. U gotta be one of the best music youtubers, way too underrated imo 😤😤😤🔥💯, genuinely surprises me you don't have at least like 100k subs 😮💨
Amazing editing and bridges through the story line! For a channel with quarter a hundred thousand subsribers, you've put in a lot of effort into it. Quality stuff!
This video is very interesting. I like how you went to detail on how the weeknd started. I like that you went through emphasis on the weeknd's character. In my opinion, I think the reason Abel Tesfaye is retiring the weeknd to go to the next chapter. Than you for making an excellent video
What does he do next? Country a la Darius Rutger and Beyonce?.... lord, I hope not. He's got too good an ear for vintage electronic pop that I just adore (at least in his last album)
@King Benny Garcia I am Weeknds fan started from after hours,dawnfm ,bbtm,mydearmelancholy,trilogy ,the idol I want you to make a storyline linking all of his albums and tell me a complete strory of the abel made character THE WEEKND...PLS....
@@KingBenny Nice to hear bruh. So if not , each of his albums do have a story, can u make a video like on what each songs speak about and what is the idea abel is tryin to convey and thanks for the reply bro .....great going..
@@Hari4Me2408 i think after hours is where you should start! Its an album that tells two stories, one through the music videos, and one that works through the actual album... I don't think I'd make videos breaking down the storyline just because other ppl have beat me to it but id be happy to link some of those videos
I think he’s creatively burned out, ive been listening since 2011-2012 or so, when his first songs were on soundcloud. His latest album for his tv show he acted in was really bland and not a lot of depth like most of his music. Obviously people change and so will his music, his music has helped me understand myself a lot more, obviously not all of it. Especially recently in the last couple years as ive gotten older, you understand things more, the more you reflect on yourself. Thats one of the reasons why hes such an amazing artist, he’s not afraid to say at the time whats on his mind and what a man truly thinks, afterhours and my dear melancholy are perfect examples of his inner battles with a women even if it will make him look “bad”.
@@KingBenny I loved this presentation... Never thought about all his work that deeply and it makes me want to go through and listen to the whole discography start to finish
He was awesome his last great album IMO was BBTM. After that he slowly lost the spark that made him The Weeknd especially when he cut off the damn tree hair. That was the true Weeknd
I 100% agree. I thought Starboy was a damn good album. And after that album i noticed i couldnt listen to the whole albums straight thru like starboy and prior albums. It woulf be just a few songs on albums after that
Maybe just Maybe he is tired of beeing the Week end asshole and wants to be something else like a man with a plan for happiness 🤔🎧🎵💖🌅🙏😎what ever I really Love his music 🎶 👍✌🏻
I always wondered how much of the character is really him.. how much is reality… if he’s killing off the weeknd.. it should only to allow his reality to shine through.. so he can be himself in his 40’s 😂
the weeknd should have retired after trilogy im ngl ik thats ridiculous and all but to me house of balloons is a perfect flawless mixtape and the other two are almost flawless but then the rest is sort of kind of eh Like all the albums he released after trilogy the songs I like on them maybe 1-3 per album those songs should have been turned into an album and it would have been good but Idk maybe Im just weird and I dont like pop music
@@KingBenny After Hours, Starboy and Dawn FM are the exact same album, they are Abel perfecting the sound he created on Beauty Behind the Madness to a near carbon copy degree. But It's still fire, so I get it.
@@iamelonmusk9501i hope u realise that after hours and dawn fm are a trilogy, if you want to listen to something different listen to kissland or trilogy. Then your point is COMPLETELY wrong..
The Weeknd is what happens when a super talented popstar starts out with their own identity rather than jumping on a trend. He had a superb run 💯
Very true... he's above everybody for a reason
Yeah he came out from the bottom.. pretty mich as underground as he could.. and did it all.. ran it up to the top… went pop.. there’s not much left for the weekend to do at this point
the weeknd as a stage name is retiring prepare for the abel tesfaye era
ohhh so that's whats happening then... THEN I'M EXCITED!!!!!!!!
As PRINCE graduated and brought a new name the artist formerly known as...
@@user-dz1rc4wk2t???
@@user-dz1rc4wk2tPrince had many alter egos. Alexander Nevermind, Camille, Christopher Tracy, Jamie Starr, Joey Coco, Tora Tora, Bob George, Spooky Electric
Abel is literally a legend. No other music like his and trilogy will never be beaten for dark romance.
Michael Jackson wanna be has 3 good songs
fast answer: The Weeknd is the name he chosen when he was doing a lot of parties (with alcohol, drugs, mindless sex etc) on the weekends. He's got away from that lifestyle now, so "The Weeknd" name is now gross to him
He is creative and innovative. He has created many characters over time. No doubt he has impacted the music industry immensely
Was great while it lasted! Can’t wait to see what he does next!
me too
he was doing ooohhh, yeahhh, yeaah, in the new metro boomin project
You can clearly tell he is a super passionate artist that not only wants to make hits and money, but keeps playing a character that he made based on himself. Im glad he didn't take the The Walking Dead route and kept pumping out trash after trash that would inevidably not be interesting and the albums would probably be bad. Abel singlehandedly made me start listening to music in general and he's pretty much the only artist i've been listening to with some exceptions.
Honestly dawn fm became a top 3 project for me, im glad hes still pumping out amazing timeless music
Its weird to think there's probably people who listen to Abel's music not realising hes a character. Especially since his mainstream success
I watch every single video you put out and learn a ton from each one. Thank you, dude.
aye man... thank you! youre the one taking time out of your day lol
yo red means recording! ive watched your videos for a while it’s cool that you watch these videos too!
The Weeknd is the closest artist we have to Michael Jackson. He was #1 on Spotify for 2 years straight, had a Super Bowl show etc. but I still think he is underrated. It feels like most people see him as a regular pop artist when in reality his music is so much more. it's truly art.
No
@@ashtonphoenyx You must be from that g@y simping on drake's video
When did MJ die? 2009.... when did the weeknd come out 2009. He's totally the new MJ I agree it's like he took his place.
Agreed. They give this title of the new Michael Jackson to anyone who can sell records Justin bieber, Drake Etc this dude is really him in his same style
MJ if he was a canadian junkie
You explained the concept behind the recent projects better than I understood lol had no clue what was going on in after hours and last fm
dawn fm is definitely very abstract but if you relisten to After hours in the context that i explained it will all be clear
It was good while it lasted
its ok... it will be ok
@@KingBennyfart
Wait I thought he was just a pop artist who's latest album was somewhat conceptual. I had no idea about the story he's been telling. I should listen to his music then
oh yeah... its a loose story and it's not an easy timeline but its definitely cool... After Hours specifically
Do you mean Dawn FM? It isnt his latest album
yes it is@@MelinaH
If you wanna know who the weeknd is go listen to these three mixtapes:
"House of balloons"
"Thursday"
"Echoes of silence"
Been following you for a while and your still way too underrated for the quality of these videos bro
honestly this is my fav video so far this year so i appreciate it
Wow, great way in explaining who The Weeknd is as a character. I've actually never thought of him as a character telling a 10+ year long story. This video just educated me on a lot, thanks 🔥
Thank you! thats my main goal when i do these
Hell yeah, a video about one of my favorite artists. U gotta be one of the best music youtubers, way too underrated imo 😤😤😤🔥💯, genuinely surprises me you don't have at least like 100k subs 😮💨
Thank you dude... I hope someday but yeah for now not rly
Google the Weeknd albums. Google now says Abel now; not The Weeknd.
BRO DROPPED!!!!
i drop a video like once a week... lets not act like i drop once a month (I appreciate it tho :)
@@KingBenny 😂
Amazing editing and bridges through the story line!
For a channel with quarter a hundred thousand subsribers, you've put in a lot of effort into it.
Quality stuff!
Thank you so much! Means a lot
It’s better retiring now than seeing him slowly heading downwards in terms of music and performance
He is always going to be the #1 artist. don’t talk shit about him
Abel isn't leaving, The Weeknd persona he plays is. He is entering a new era, not retiring.
@Ravencroft. Maybe actually pay attention to the video instead of calling him a shitty artist
@@TheFlexzingCatglazing
@@TheFlexzingCatthat’s subjective
Great video as always!
This video is very interesting. I like how you went to detail on how the weeknd started. I like that you went through emphasis on the weeknd's character. In my opinion, I think the reason Abel Tesfaye is retiring the weeknd to go to the next chapter. Than you for making an excellent video
thank you for giving it a chance! I appreciate it
You're welcome
🗣️we have to let Artist grow!
All the good ones are leaving us 😢😢
Well he's not REALLY leaving
@@KingBenny nah I know but retiring as The Weeknd gonna be a huge hit on the music scene. He makes bangers after bangers.
ive been listening to the weeknd for a long time. i didn't know there was lore
Idk ab it till after hours tbh
@@KingBennythx tho now i can listen to his music better
Glad I can help...
Fart
I like this version of his story, not so different but just a bit better 😊
I don’t want him to retire i want him to be the biggest artist forever!!
i dont think he will retire in the traditional sense yk?
Your smart. The ending just makes so much sense.
thank you for giving me a chance!
Coming back as the month-end
Great video bruh
thank you for giving me a chance
One of the best voices of our generation
fr!!!
i miss the weeknd who used to fully play adult films in kissland concerts
After hours is the greatest album to ever be released by any artist.
his new name is monday
solid dad joke... 8/10
Yup he’s the biggest and love it🤗
eh... taylor is probs a bit bigger than him as of rn
The Weeknd on number 1 Spotify again idk 🤷♂️
it’s alright we still got 51 more per year
51 what?
@@KingBennyweekends😭
I met The Weeknd, he signed my starboy album vinyl 🙏🏽
🔥
fire emoji
I wonder what his music after this will sound like?
shoutout to you fr
aye man... shoutout to yall for watching
Shoutout to you fr
Thank you!!!
"in heaven everything is fine"
Every video on UA-cam doesn't need to be a short documentary.
i agree... but this one has to be tbh
Hope he comes back as Weekdy
Nice vid
thank you
my darkest hour 😢
hes about to branch out, im hoping he does rock-n-roll or country
I hope we get the happy ending
What does he do next? Country a la Darius Rutger and Beyonce?.... lord, I hope not. He's got too good an ear for vintage electronic pop that I just adore (at least in his last album)
He'll go with synths/electro sound I think. Still R&B just different lyrics
A gospel album from him would be fire
@King Benny Garcia I am Weeknds fan started from after hours,dawnfm ,bbtm,mydearmelancholy,trilogy ,the idol I want you to make a storyline linking all of his albums and tell me a complete strory of the abel made character THE WEEKND...PLS....
As far as I can tell the weeknd isnt a straight up timeline... kinda like how comic book superheroes have different universes
@@KingBenny Nice to hear bruh. So if not , each of his albums do have a story, can u make a video like on what each songs speak about and what is the idea abel is tryin to convey and thanks for the reply bro .....great going..
@@Hari4Me2408 i think after hours is where you should start! Its an album that tells two stories, one through the music videos, and one that works through the actual album... I don't think I'd make videos breaking down the storyline just because other ppl have beat me to it but id be happy to link some of those videos
Rip weekend, rip grimes, rip kanye
I think he’s creatively burned out, ive been listening since 2011-2012 or so, when his first songs were on soundcloud. His latest album for his tv show he acted in was really bland and not a lot of depth like most of his music. Obviously people change and so will his music, his music has helped me understand myself a lot more, obviously not all of it. Especially recently in the last couple years as ive gotten older, you understand things more, the more you reflect on yourself. Thats one of the reasons why hes such an amazing artist, he’s not afraid to say at the time whats on his mind and what a man truly thinks, afterhours and my dear melancholy are perfect examples of his inner battles with a women even if it will make him look “bad”.
tbf... the tv show songs were most likely throwaways or written specifically for the tv show... not exactly the peak of what the weeknd has to offer
Whats the title of the song at 3:45?
Wanderlust
Song at 5:28? Can’t remember alone again or too late?
first part of alone again
@@KingBenny 🔥🔥
Dawn FM is such an amazing album
Less than zero man... classic
@KingBenny The first time I heard the album, I had that song on repeat. Such an amazing closer to a brilliant project.
Out of Time
@Colecooper0705 I belt out and sing along every time that song comes on!
Someone gimme linknof the shows
like the ones in the video?
The Weeknd piqued with Trilogy.
I’m born on leap day!
thats so cool ngl
Maybe he will comeback a the Holiday
He’s changing his name to the Weekdae
A legenda aos 6:53 😂
5:27 what song is this ?
that would be Alone Again...
So cool... So so cool. He's gotta retire The Weeknd so he can be free to change and grow.
exactly.
@@KingBenny I loved this presentation... Never thought about all his work that deeply and it makes me want to go through and listen to the whole discography start to finish
What’s the next phase going to be called? Uber weekday? Lol
2:39 song name?
The Birds Pt. 1 if youre referring to what i think youre referring to
😢☹️
I have never heard of any of the songs youve mentioned halfway in. Apparently i didnt listen to him beyond die for you
tbf a lot of the songs i played were the early stuff
@@KingBenny kind of a cool thing. I have new music to look up. Thanks
I’m begging you bro please stop using that horrible RGB filter it makes everything so painful to look at. Genuine criticism.
Sometimes its a copyright thing yk? On pics it's just to add something visually tho I do agree sometimes it is a little much
Yooo got first this time
did you get notified this time around?
@@KingBenny yea nice video man
please reframe the title
Nah... you should definitely be ok with the weeknd retiring
@@KingBenny i find it to be kinda misleading
sure... why not
@@KingBenny🔥🔥
He was awesome his last great album IMO was BBTM. After that he slowly lost the spark that made him The Weeknd especially when he cut off the damn tree hair. That was the true Weeknd
you dont like blinding lights?
@@KingBenny not as much as I liked BBTM
I 100% agree. I thought Starboy was a damn good album. And after that album i noticed i couldnt listen to the whole albums straight thru like starboy and prior albums. It woulf be just a few songs on albums after that
Maybe just Maybe he is tired of beeing the Week end asshole and wants to be something else like a man with a plan for happiness 🤔🎧🎵💖🌅🙏😎what ever I really Love his music 🎶 👍✌🏻
yeah thats what i think too... i also still love the music
The Weeknd over now it's time for the weekdays
This video deserve a hr long video
haha... honestly... youre not wrong
I just hope he’s not moving into more filmmaking…
bro got 100 Million monthly listeners since 1 year and is quitting
benny if i was a girl id let you hit just for making good ass content no cap
?????
@@KingBenny you ain't gotta thank me lil bro
i got next
Gayyyyy
I go 3rd 😏
☹
it will be fine
No, it can't. It just can't.
sigh
I always wondered how much of the character is really him.. how much is reality… if he’s killing off the weeknd.. it should only to allow his reality to shine through.. so he can be himself in his 40’s 😂
if Abel is the same as The Weeknd we need to lock him up ngl
Top 3? Fr?
around there
I used to like the Weeknd when and before Wicked Games released. But then he got way too mainstream and I lost all interest. 😂
damn... you thought weeknd was mainstream in 2011? 2015 and 2020 mustve been a tough time for you
the weeknd should have retired after trilogy im ngl ik thats ridiculous and all but to me house of balloons is a perfect flawless mixtape and the other two are almost flawless but then the rest is sort of kind of eh Like all the albums he released after trilogy the songs I like on them maybe 1-3 per album those songs should have been turned into an album and it would have been good but Idk maybe Im just weird and I dont like pop music
Brother... After Hours is one of the greatest albums of all time
Nah my dear melancholy, after hours and dawn FM are outstanding
You need to stop smoking crack lmao y’all trilogy fans are genuinely delusional
I think Trilogy is overrated in the XO Community, only the HOB Mixtape is really outstanding, the others only have 1-2 good songs
this could’ve been answered in two minutes or less. smfh
whats the fun in that?
Because his entire discography sounds like the same recycled bop?
no it does not
@@KingBenny After Hours, Starboy and Dawn FM are the exact same album, they are Abel perfecting the sound he created on Beauty Behind the Madness to a near carbon copy degree. But It's still fire, so I get it.
@@iamelonmusk9501i hope u realise that after hours and dawn fm are a trilogy, if you want to listen to something different listen to kissland or trilogy. Then your point is COMPLETELY wrong..
It seems like you have a speech impediment
speech impediment is crazy
You know nothing lmfao
???
@@KingBennydon’t worry bro you’re doing better than this guy
lol... its all good but thanks@@jayden3879
I think the weeknds music is boring
I'm tryna figure out who asked for your opinion rn and I can't think of anyone
Really lol then you don't know how to enjoy music
@@SunilKumar-eh6tm Kanye and kendrick are just 10x better
Kanye himself said Abel is one of the best artists of this decade💀🤡@@ray732
@@ray732 Kendrick has some good songs but rest is boring too