Reminder (song)

"Reminder"
"Reminder"
Single by the Weeknd
from the album Starboy
Released	May 9, 2017
Recorded	2016
Studio	Conway Recording Studios
Genre	Trap
Length	3:40 (album version); 3:43 (remix)
Label	XO; Republic;
Songwriter(s)	Abel Tesfaye; Emmanuel Nickerson; Martin McKinney; Dylan Wiggins; Henry Walter; Jason Quenneville;
Producer(s)	Doc McKinney; Mano; Cirkut;
The Weeknd singles chronology
Music video
	"Reminder" on YouTube
"Reminder" (remix)
	Remix cover art

"Reminder" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his third studio album, Starboy (2016). It was written by him with Dylan Wiggins, DaHeala, and its producers Doc McKinney, Mano and Cirkut. The song was released to rhythmic contemporary radio on May 9, 2017, as the album's fifth single in the United States.

The official remix was released on August 1, 2017, and features new verses from American rappers ASAP Rocky and Young Thug.^[3] It was later included on the deluxe version of Starboy, released on March 14, 2023.

Commercial performance

"Reminder" peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It reached the top ten on both the R&B Songs chart and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song also charted and peaked at number 16 on the Canadian Hot 100, reaching the top 20. The single was certified 3× 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 2023, the song saw an increase in consumption as it went viral on the social media platform TikTok, which led to the song charting at 109 on the Billboard Global 200.

Music video

The music video for "Reminder", directed by Kid Studio, premiered via the Weeknd's Vevo channel on February 16, 2017.^[4] It features cameo appearances from Drake, ASAP Rocky, Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller, YG, French Montana, Metro Boomin, Belly, Nav, Derek Wise, and the Weeknd's co-manager Amir "Cash" Esmailian.^[4] As of October 13, 2024, the video has accumulated 554 million views on Youtube.^[5] The video received four nominations at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards; Video of the Year, Best Direction, Best Art Direction and Best Editing.^[6]

Remix

The A$AP Rocky and Young Thug remix of the song featuring their new verses, was released on August 1, 2017, five days after its announcement, where singer the Weeknd posted two Instagram videos previewing both of their verses.^[7] Ryan Reed of Rolling Stone wrote, "A$AP Rocky’s winding verse touches on marijuana and Jaden Smith ('Just like Jaden Smith, I’ll probably walk around a day with it.') and referenced the Weeknd’s Abel Tesfaye ('No way you think if I ever decide to cut my hair like Abel') strolling around with his recently clipped dreadlocks at the 2017 Met Gala," and noted, "In his Auto-Tuned verse, Young Thug moves from referencing his humble beginnings ('I used to pray to hear my songs on the radio') to a series of financial and sexual boasts".^[8] It was later included on the deluxe version of the album, released on March 14, 2023.^[9]

Track listing

Digital download ^[10]^{[deprecated source]}
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Reminder" (album version)	3:51

Digital download – Remix^[11]
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Reminder" (Remix) (featuring Young Thug & A$AP Rocky)	3:41

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016–2023)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[12]	16
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)^[13]	6
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)^[14]	39
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[15]	59
France (SNEP)^[16]	73
Germany (GfK)^[17]	93
Global 200 (Billboard)^[18]	109
Greece International (IFPI)^[19]	34
Ireland (IRMA)^[20]	66
Malaysia International (RIM)^[21]	16
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[22]	60
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)^[23]	2
Philippines (Billboard)^[24]	6
Portugal (AFP)^[25]	49
Singapore (RIAS)^[26]	30
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[27]	28
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[28]	76
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[29]	86
UK Singles (OCC)^[30]	39
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[31]	8
US Billboard Hot 100^[32]	31
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[33]	7
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[34]	31
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[35]	8
US Anglo (Monitor Latino)^[36]	12
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)^[37]	88

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[38]	71
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[39]	47

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)^[40]	Platinum	60,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[41]	3× Platinum	240,000^‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)^[42]	Platinum	90,000^‡
France (SNEP)^[43]	Platinum	200,000^‡
Germany (BVMI)^[44]	Gold	200,000^‡
Italy (FIMI)^[45]	Gold	50,000^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[46]	2× Platinum	60,000^‡
Poland (ZPAV)^[47]	Platinum	50,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)^[48]	Platinum	10,000^‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[49]	Gold	30,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[50]	Platinum	600,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[51]	3× Platinum	3,000,000^‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)^[52]	Platinum	2,000,000^†
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. ^† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label	Ref.
United States	May 9, 2017	Rhythmic contemporary	Original	XO Republic	^[53]^[54]
United States	August 1, 2017	Digital download	Remix	XO Republic	^[55]^[11]

References

^ Starboy Credits (PDF). November 23, 2016.
^ Kalia, Ammar (December 5, 2016). "The Weeknd - Starboy". Clash. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd drops "Reminder" remix featuring ASAP Rocky and Young Thug: Stream". Consequence of Sound. August 2, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Eli Schwadron (February 16, 2017). "Drake, A$AP Rocky and More Show Up in The Weeknd's New "Reminder" Video". XXL. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ TheWeekndVEVO (February 16, 2017), The Weeknd - Reminder, retrieved July 11, 2023
^ "VMAs: Kendrick Lamar Tops Nominations as MTV Continues to Eliminate Gendered Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. July 25, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Teases 'Reminder' Remix With Young Thug & A$AP Rocky". Billboard. July 28, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
^ Reed, Ryan (August 2, 2017). "Hear the Weeknd's 'Reminder' Remix With A$AP Rocky, Young Thug". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
^ A, Aron (March 14, 2023). "The Weeknd Drops "Starboy (Deluxe)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
^ "Reminder by The Weeknd". rateyourmusic.com.
^ ^a ^b "Reminder (Remix) [feat. A$AP Rocky & Young Thug] - Single by The Weeknd on Apple Music". iTunes Store (GB). August 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 48. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd – Reminder" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
^ "The Weeknd – Reminder" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 09/2023". ifpi.gr. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Weeknd". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 9 (24/02/2023-02/03/2023)". RIM. March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Facebook.
^ "The Weeknd – Reminder" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Philippines Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
^ "The Weeknd – Reminder". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 11 (10 - 16 Mar 2023)". RIAS. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 48. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd – Reminder". Singles Top 100. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd – Reminder". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
^ "Top 20 Anglo USA" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. July 24, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Billboard Vietnam Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
^ "Rhythmic Songs: Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
^ "Brazilian single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
^ "Canadian single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". Music Canada. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
^ "Danish single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
^ "French single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (The Weeknd; 'Reminder')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
^ "Italian single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
^ "New Zealand single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". Radioscope. Retrieved December 23, 2024. Type Reminder in the "Search:" field.
^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 24, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Reminder in the search box.
^ "Portuguese single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
^ "Spanish single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
^ "British single certifications – Weeknd – Reminder". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
^ "American single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
^ "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 29/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
^ "FMQB: Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases - R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates - ..." Allaccess.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
^ A. Berry, Peter (July 28, 2017). "The Weeknd Teases Snippets of "Reminder (Remix)" With Young Thug and ASAP Rocky". XXL. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

External links

Music video on YouTube

[Starboy_Credits-1] Starboy Credits (PDF). November 23, 2016.

[2] Kalia, Ammar (December 5, 2016). "The Weeknd - Starboy". Clash. Retrieved May 11, 2017.

[3] "The Weeknd drops "Reminder" remix featuring ASAP Rocky and Young Thug: Stream". Consequence of Sound. August 2, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2018.

[Video-4] Eli Schwadron (February 16, 2017). "Drake, A$AP Rocky and More Show Up in The Weeknd's New "Reminder" Video". XXL. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[5] TheWeekndVEVO (February 16, 2017), The Weeknd - Reminder, retrieved July 11, 2023

[6] "VMAs: Kendrick Lamar Tops Nominations as MTV Continues to Eliminate Gendered Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. July 25, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

[7] "The Weeknd Teases 'Reminder' Remix With Young Thug & A$AP Rocky". Billboard. July 28, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2021.

[8] Reed, Ryan (August 2, 2017). "Hear the Weeknd's 'Reminder' Remix With A$AP Rocky, Young Thug". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 23, 2021.

[9] A, Aron (March 14, 2023). "The Weeknd Drops "Starboy (Deluxe)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 14, 2023.

[p1-10] "Reminder by The Weeknd". rateyourmusic.com.

[iTunes-11] "Reminder (Remix) [feat. A$AP Rocky & Young Thug] - Single by The Weeknd on Apple Music". iTunes Store (GB). August 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

[sc_Canada_The_Weeknd-12] "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2017.

[sc_Billboardcanadachrtop40_The_Weeknd-13] "The Weeknd Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2017.

[sc_Billboardcanadahotac_The_Weeknd-14] "The Weeknd Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2017.

[sc_Czechdigital_-15] "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 48. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved February 17, 2017.

[sc_France_The_Weeknd-16] "The Weeknd – Reminder" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved May 5, 2018.

[sc_Germany_The_Weeknd-17] "The Weeknd – Reminder" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 17, 2017.

[sc_Billboardglobal200_The_Weeknd-18] "The Weeknd Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[19] "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 09/2023". ifpi.gr. Retrieved March 12, 2023.

[sc_Ireland3_The_Weeknd-20] "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Weeknd". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 5, 2021.

[21] "Top 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 9 (24/02/2023-02/03/2023)". RIM. March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Facebook.

[sc_Dutch100_The_Weeknd-22] "The Weeknd – Reminder" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[23] "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

[24] "The Weeknd Chart History (Philippines Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.

[sc_Portugal_The_Weeknd-25] "The Weeknd – Reminder". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 25, 2022.

[26] "RIAS Top Charts Week 11 (10 - 16 Mar 2023)". RIAS. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.

[sc_Slovakdigital2_-27] "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 48. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved February 17, 2017.

[sc_Sweden_The_Weeknd-28] "The Weeknd – Reminder". Singles Top 100. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[sc_Switzerland_The_Weeknd-29] "The Weeknd – Reminder". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved February 27, 2017.

[sc_UKsinglesbyname_The_Weeknd-30] "The Weeknd: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[sc_UKrandb_-31] "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[sc_Billboardhot100_The_Weeknd-32] "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_The_Weeknd-33] "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2017.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphopairplay_The_Weeknd-34] "The Weeknd Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2022.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_The_Weeknd-35] "The Weeknd Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2017.

[36] "Top 20 Anglo USA" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. July 24, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.

[37] "The Weeknd Chart History (Billboard Vietnam Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2023.

[38] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2017.

[39] "Rhythmic Songs: Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

[BrazilThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-40] "Brazilian single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved April 4, 2024.

[CanadaThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-41] "Canadian single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". Music Canada. Retrieved November 15, 2019.

[DenmarkThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-42] "Danish single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved December 1, 2023.

[FranceThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-43] "French single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved October 8, 2024.

[GermanyThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-44] "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (The Weeknd; 'Reminder')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved July 5, 2023.

[ItalyThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-45] "Italian single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved October 3, 2023.

[New_ZealandThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-46] "New Zealand single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". Radioscope. Retrieved December 23, 2024. Type Reminder in the "Search:" field.

[PolandThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-47] "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 24, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Reminder in the search box.

[PortugalThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-48] "Portuguese single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

[SpainThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-49] "Spanish single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved March 10, 2025.

[United_KingdomWeekndRemindersingleCertRef-50] "British single certifications – Weeknd – Reminder". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 1, 2023.

[United_StatesThe_WeekndRemindersingleCertRef-51] "American single certifications – The Weeknd – Reminder". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 8, 2022.

[GreecesingleCertRef-52] "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 29/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved August 6, 2023.

[53] "FMQB: Available for Airplay". FMQB. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.

[54] "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases - R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates - ..." Allaccess.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017.

[XXL-55] A. Berry, Peter (July 28, 2017). "The Weeknd Teases Snippets of "Reminder (Remix)" With Young Thug and ASAP Rocky". XXL. Retrieved July 31, 2017.

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