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The Weeknd discography
The Weeknd glancing towards a camera
The Weeknd at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
Studio albums6
EPs9
Mixtapes3
Soundtrack albums1
Live albums1
Compilation albums3
Singles81
Promotional singles7

The discography of Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd consists of six studio albums, one soundtrack album, one live album, three compilation albums (including two greatest hits albums), three mixtapes, nine extended plays, 81 single releases (including 21 as a featured artist) and seven promotional singles (including two as a featured artist). Luminate data shows that over the course of his career, The Weeknd has generated a whopping 36.2 million album consumption units in the U.S. alone through August 21, 2025. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), he has accumulated 132 million certified digital single units in the US, based on sales and on-demand streaming, as of December 2024.[1][2]

The Weeknd released three mixtapes in 2011: House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence, the first of which was certified silver in the UK.[3] He signed with Republic Records in 2012, and released Trilogy, a compilation album of the three mixtapes he had released the previous year plus three new bonus tracks.[4][5] Trilogy peaked within the top five on albums charts and was certified multi-platinum in Canada and the US.[6][7] The album spawned three singles, all of which were certified platinum or more in the US: "Wicked Games", "Twenty Eight", and "The Zone" (featuring Drake).[8] His debut studio album, Kiss Land, reached number two on the albums charts of Canada and the US.[6][7] In 2014, the Weeknd released a collaboration with Ariana Grande titled "Love Me Harder" and the single "Earned It", in which the latter was recorded for the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, with both singles becoming top-ten entries on both the singles charts of Canada and the US.[9][10]

The Weeknd's second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness, was released in 2015 and reached number one of the albums charts of Australia, Canada, Sweden, the UK, and the US respectively.[6][11][12] Supported by the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "The Hills" and "Can't Feel My Face", the album has sold over one million copies in the US and 3.6 million copies worldwide as of 2017. "The Hills" has been certified 11× Platinum in the US.[8] The Weeknd also found success with his features on the singles "Might Not" by Belly in 2015 and "Low Life" by Future in 2016, as well as Beyoncé's 2016 song, "6 Inch".

The Weeknd released his third studio album, Starboy, on November 25, 2016. The album peaked atop the charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, and the US.[6][7][11] It was supported by the international top-ten singles "Starboy", "I Feel It Coming", and "Die for You", the former two of which feature the duo Daft Punk and peaked atop the singles chart and has received diamond certifications in France.[13][14] The former and latter singles both reached number one in the US and all three singles also received multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the US, with the album's other singles also obtaining moderate success.[15][8] In 2017, the Weeknd found success with his features on the singles "Some Way" by Nav, "Lust for Life" by Lana Del Rey, and "A Lie" by French Montana, the latter of which also features Max B. In 2018, he released a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar titled "Pray for Me" for the Black Panther soundtrack, with the song receiving multi-platinum certifications in Canada and the US.[15] Later that year, he released his debut extended play My Dear Melancholy, which spawned the Canada number-one single "Call Out My Name".[9] In 2019, the Weeknd found success with his features on the singles "Price on My Head" by Nav and "Wake Up" by Travis Scott.

On March 20, 2020, the Weeknd released his fourth studio album, After Hours. The hit single, "Blinding Lights", reached the top in Canada and the US and broke the record for the most weeks in the top five (43), top ten (57), and top 100 (90) of the Billboard Hot 100 at the time of its release, and finished 2020 as the year's top Billboard Hot 100 song.[16] The song was later ranked as the No. 1 Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time by Billboard.[17] After Hours peaked atop the albums charts of multiple countries including Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK, and the US,[6][7][11] and also spawned the US number-one and Canada top-ten singles "Heartless" and "Save Your Tears".[9][10] Later that year, the Weeknd found success with his collaboration with Ariana Grande on the song "Off the Table". In 2021, he released a collaboration with Post Malone titled "One Right Now", which debuted and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.

On January 7, 2022, the Weeknd released his fifth studio album, Dawn FM. The lead single, "Take My Breath", which was released on August 6, 2021, debuted and peaked at number six of the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Other singles, achieving moderate success of their own from the album include "Sacrifice", "Out of Time". Later in the year, The Weeknd released a collaboration with Metro Boomin and 21 Savage titled "Creepin'", which debuted and peaked at number one in his home country of Canada and reached number three on the Hot 100. In 2023, he released a collaboration with Travis Scott and Bad Bunny titled "K-pop", which debuted and peaked at number seven on the Hot 100. Very shortly after, he also found success with his feature alongside Swae Lee on the song "Circus Maximus" by Travis Scott. In 2024, he released a collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin titled "Young Metro", which debuted and peaked at number nine on the Hot 100. Very shortly that same year, he released another collaboration with the two artists titled "We Still Don't Trust You", which debuted and peaked at number 22 on the Hot 100.

On January 31, 2025, the Weeknd released his sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. It was supported by three singles: "Timeless", "São Paulo", and "Cry for Me". The Weeknd has hinted that this may be his final album under the name, as he plans to "kill" the alter ego. Moving forward, he intends to continue his musical career—perhaps under his real name, Abel Tesfaye, or possibly still as the Weeknd.

Albums

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Studio albums

[edit]
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and sales figures
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
CAN
[6]
AUS
[11]
DEN
[18]
FRA
[13]
GER
[19]
NOR
[20]
NZ
[21]
SWE
[22]
UK
[12]
US
[7]
Kiss Land 2 30 6 93 93 25 60 12 2
Beauty Behind the Madness
  • Released: August 28, 2015[26]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming, cassette
1 1 2 6 7 1 2 1 1 1
  • UK: 786,366[A]
  • US: 1,230,000[B]
Starboy
  • Released: November 25, 2016[35]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming, cassette
1 1 1 14 10 1 5 1 5 1
  • MC: 7× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[39]
  • BPI: 2× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Platinum[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 7× Platinum[40]
  • IFPI NOR: Platinum[32]
  • IFPI SWE: 2× Platinum[33]
  • RIAA: 6× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 5× Platinum[41]
  • SNEP: 3× Platinum[14]
After Hours
  • Released: March 20, 2020[42]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming, cassette
1 1 1 2 5 1 1 1 1 1
  • MC: 5× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: Platinum[48]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 6× Platinum[49]
  • IFPI NOR: 2× Platinum[32]
  • IFPI SWE: 2× Platinum[50]
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[51]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
Dawn FM
  • Released: January 7, 2022[52]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming, cassette
1 1 2 3 5 1 1 1 1 2
Hurry Up Tomorrow
  • Released: January 31, 2025[57]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming, cassette
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Soundtrack albums

[edit]
List of soundtrack albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[7]
Hurry Up Tomorrow (Original Motion Picture Score)
  • Released: July 11, 2025[61]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: LP, CD

Live albums

[edit]
List of live albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[7]
Live at SoFi Stadium
  • Released: March 3, 2023[62]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
172

Mixtapes

[edit]
List of mixtapes, with selected details, chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions
BEL
(WA)

[63]
US
[7]
House of Balloons
  • Released: March 21, 2011[64]
  • Label: XO
  • Format: digital download, CD, LP, streaming, cassette
40 113
Thursday
  • Released: August 18, 2011[65]
  • Label: XO
  • Format: digital download, CD, LP, streaming, cassette
[H]
Echoes of Silence
  • Released: December 21, 2011[67]
  • Label: XO
  • Format: digital download, CD, LP, streaming, cassette
[I]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Compilation albums

[edit]
List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
CAN
[6]
AUS
[11]
DEN
[18]
FRA
[13]
GER
[19]
JPN
[68]
NLD
[69]
NZ
[21]
UK
[12]
US
[7]
Trilogy
  • Released: November 8, 2012[70]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
5 93 22 128 90 48 37 4
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: Gold[54]
  • BPI: Gold[3]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[72]
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[73]
The Weeknd in Japan
  • Released: November 21, 2018 (JPN only)[74]
  • Label: XO, Republic, Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
157
The Highlights
  • Released: February 5, 2021[75]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, cassette, digital download, streaming
1 2 27 4 13 83 29 1 2 2
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[76]
  • BPI: 5× Platinum[3]
  • RMNZ: 8× Platinum[77]
  • SNEP: 3× Platinum[14]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

[edit]
List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
CAN
[6]
AUS
[11]
DEN
[18]
FRA
[13]
GER
[19]
NLD
[69]
NZ
[21]
SWE
[22]
UK
[12]
US
[7]
My Dear Melancholy
  • Released: March 30, 2018[78]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
1 3 1 17 7 3 2 1 3 1
After Hours (Remixes)
  • Released: April 3, 2020[82]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
[L]
The Dawn FM Experience
  • Released: February 26, 2022[84]
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
92
The Idol, Vol. 1[M]
  • Released: June 9 – July 3, 2023
  • Label: XO, Republic
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
73
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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As lead artist

[edit]
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[9]
AUS
[11]
DEN
[18]
FRA
[13]
GER
[19]
NLD
[69]
NZ
[21]
SWE
[22]
UK
[85]
US
[10]
"Wicked Games" 2012 43 19 152 53
  • MC: 2× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • IFPI DEN: Gold[87]
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[88]
Trilogy
"Twenty Eight" 150 [N]
  • RIAA: Platinum[8]
"The Zone"
(featuring Drake)
[O]
"Kiss Land" 2013 Kiss Land
"Belong to the World" [P]
"Love in the Sky"
"Live For"
(featuring Drake)
111 [Q]
"Pretty"
"Wanderlust" 2014 45
"Often" 69 65 55 65 59
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 4× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 2× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 2× Platinum[93]
  • IFPI SWE: Platinum[94]
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 3× Platinum[95]
Beauty Behind the Madness
"Love Me Harder"
(with Ariana Grande)
10 19 18 27 35 12 28 26 48 7
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 4× Platinum[96]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[97]
  • IFPI SWE: 2× Platinum[98]
  • RIAA: 5× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[99]
My Everything
"Earned It" 8 13 2 2 17 8 7 7 4 3
  • MC: 6× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 6× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 3× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Platinum[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 3× Platinum[100]
  • IFPI SWE: 3× Platinum[101]
  • RIAA: Diamond[8]
  • RMNZ: 4× Platinum[102]
  • SNEP: Gold[14]
Fifty Shades of Grey: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Beauty Behind the Madness
"The Hills" 2015 1 3 11 11 10 29 2 12 3 1
  • MC: Diamond[15]
  • ARIA: 12× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 4× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: 3× Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 2× Platinum[103]
  • IFPI SWE: 3× Platinum[104]
  • RIAA: Diamond (11× Platinum)[8]
  • RMNZ: 7× Platinum[105]
Beauty Behind the Madness
"Can't Feel My Face" 1 2 1 5 14 3 1 6 3 1
  • MC: Diamond[15]
  • ARIA: 11× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 4× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Platinum[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 2× Platinum[106]
  • IFPI SWE: 6× Platinum[107]
  • RIAA: Diamond[8]
  • RMNZ: 6× Platinum[108]
  • SNEP: Gold[14]
"In the Night" 12 13 26 124 72 22 22 40 48 12
"Acquainted" 73 96 45 17 6 7 45 53 90 60
"Starboy"
(featuring Daft Punk)
2016 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1
  • MC: Diamond[15]
  • ARIA: 15× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 5× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: 2× Platinum[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 4× Platinum[115]
  • IFPI SWE: 4× Platinum[116]
  • RIAA: Diamond (15× Platinum)[8]
  • RMNZ: 9× Platinum[117]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
Starboy
"False Alarm" 33 72 98 79 [R] 89 51 55
"I Feel It Coming"
(featuring Daft Punk)
10 4 7 1 29 4 7 5 9 4
  • MC: 5× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 8× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 3× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Platinum[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 4× Platinum[120]
  • IFPI SWE: 3× Platinum[121]
  • RIAA: 8× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 5× Platinum[122]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
"Party Monster" 8 33 16 88 34 27 27 26 17 16
  • MC: 4× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[123]
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: Platinum[124]
  • SNEP: Gold[14]
"Reminder" 2017 16 74 93 60 [S] 76 39 31
"Rockin'" 25 176 60 25 [T] 12 26 44
"Die for You"
(solo or remix with Ariana Grande)
2 3 3 20 10 5 2 13 3 1
  • MC: 8× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 8× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 3× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 2× Platinum[130]
  • RIAA: Diamond[8]
  • RMNZ: 6× Platinum[131]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
"Secrets" 27 114 55 77 47 47
"Pray for Me"
(with Kendrick Lamar)
2018 5 9 6 14 24 22 12 4 11 7
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 4× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[133]
  • IFPI SWE: Platinum[134]
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[135]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
Black Panther: The Album
"Call Out My Name" 1 3 3 22 7 14 7 6 7 4
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 6× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: 2× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[136]
  • IFPI SWE: Gold[137]
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 3× Platinum[138]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
My Dear Melancholy
"Lost in the Fire"
(with Gesaffelstein)
2019 14 24 17 78 49 60 [U] 9 9 27 Hyperion
"Power Is Power"
(with SZA and Travis Scott)
50 30 [V] 41 45 90 For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones
"Heartless" 3 10 69 36 30 13 27 10 1
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[144]
  • IFPI SWE: Platinum[98]
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[145]
  • SNEP: Gold[14]
After Hours
"Blinding Lights" 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
  • MC: Diamond[15]
  • ARIA: 22× Platinum[146]
  • BPI: 8× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: 3× Platinum[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 7× Platinum[147]
  • IFPI SWE: 11× Platinum[148]
  • RIAA: Diamond[8]
  • RMNZ: 10× Platinum[149]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
"After Hours" 2020 14 11 17 44 35 27 29 10 20 20
"In Your Eyes" 13 13 5 31 68 20 24 7 17 16
  • MC: 2× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 2× Platinum[152]
  • IFPI SWE: 3× Platinum[98]
  • RIAA: Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[153]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
"Smile"
(with Juice Wrld)
7 8 24 152 57 47 12 17 23 8 Legends Never Die
"Save Your Tears"
(solo or remix with Ariana Grande)
1 3 1 6 5 15 9 3 2 1
  • MC: Diamond[15]
  • ARIA: 16× Platinum[146]
  • BPI: 5× Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: 2× Platinum[30]
  • IFPI DEN: 4× Platinum[156]
  • IFPI SWE: 6× Platinum[98]
  • RIAA: Diamond[8]
  • RMNZ: 7× Platinum[157]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
After Hours
"Over Now"
(with Calvin Harris)
22 17 31 124 92 83 38 15 33 38 Non-album singles
"Hawái" (Remix)
(with Maluma)
21 86 62 17 [W] 28 84 12
  • RIAA: 22× Platinum (Latin)[8]
"You Right"
(with Doja Cat)
2021 10 11 120 54 59 6 53 9 11 Planet Her
"Better Believe"
(with Belly and Young Thug)
23 [X] [Y] 88 See You Next Wednesday
"Take My Breath" 3 9 7 17 18 17 12 8 13 6 Dawn FM
"Die for It"
(with Belly featuring Nas)
65 [Z] See You Next Wednesday
"Hurricane"
(with Kanye West featuring Lil Baby)
4 4 5 41 37 28 3 8 7 6 Donda
"Moth to a Flame"
(with Swedish House Mafia)
7 8 10 34 14 19 13 5 15 27 Paradise Again and Dawn FM (Alternate World)
"One Right Now"
(with Post Malone)
7 9 12 133 45 35 19 10 20 6 Twelve Carat Toothache
"Sacrifice" 2022 9 9 12 21 27 15 22 5 10 11 Dawn FM
"Out of Time" 20 29 32 55 86 [AA] 46 [AB] 32
"Less than Zero" 32 47 33 82 67 [AC] 53
"Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)" 88 140 [AD] [AE] [AF] Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
"Creepin'"
(with Metro Boomin and 21 Savage)
2023 1 7 3 8 10 8 6 8 7 3
  • MC: 3× Platinum[15]
  • ARIA: 4× Platinum[86]
  • BPI: Platinum[3]
  • BVMI: Gold[30]
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum[184]
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[8]
  • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[185]
  • SNEP: Diamond[14]
Heroes & Villains
"Double Fantasy"
(featuring Future)
7 9 18 34 23 38 11 18 14 18 The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
"Popular"
(with Playboi Carti and Madonna)
10 8 17 77 21 23 6 27 10 43 The Highlights (Deluxe)
"K-pop"
(with Travis Scott and Bad Bunny)
14 22 25 20 22 49 27 27 24 7 Utopia
"Another One of Me"
(with Diddy and French Montana featuring 21 Savage)
83 [AG] 98 87 The Love Album: Off the Grid
"One of the Girls"
(with Jennie and Lily-Rose Depp)
29 30 110 53 66 28 26 21 51 The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
"Young Metro"
(with Future and Metro Boomin)
2024 17 68 111 [AH] [AI] 9 We Don't Trust You
"We Still Don't Trust You"
(with Future and Metro Boomin)
21 66 119 [AJ] [AK] 49 22 We Still Don't Trust You
"Dancing in the Flames" 15 19 23 31 13 35 32 10 12 14 Non-album single
"Timeless"
(with Playboi Carti or remix also featuring Doechii)
4 11 10 20 8 24 4 17 7 3 Hurry Up Tomorrow
"São Paulo"
(with Anitta)
22 32 18 16 38 [AL] 33 21 43
"Cry for Me" 2025 8 20 23 15 68 24 35 12 8 12
"Rather Lie"
(with Playboi Carti)
9 16 35 59 41 7 49 10 4 Music
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
[edit]
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[9]
AUS
[200]
BEL
[201]
DEN
[18]
NLD
[69]
NZ
[21]
UK
[202]
UK
R&B

[203]
US
[10]
US
R&B
/HH

[204]
"Crew Love"
(Drake featuring the Weeknd)
2012 80 37 7 80 9 Take Care
"Remember You"
(Wiz Khalifa featuring The Weeknd)
31 63 15 O.N.I.F.C.
"Odd Look"
(Kavinsky featuring the Weeknd)
2013 10 Odd Look EP
"Elastic Heart"
(Sia featuring the Weeknd and Diplo)
67 35 21 46 7 61 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Or Nah" (Remix)
(Ty Dolla Sign featuring the Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard)
2014 Non-album singles
"Drinks on Us"[209]
(Mike Will Made It featuring the Weeknd, Swae Lee, and Future)
2015 [AM]
"Sexodus"
(M.I.A. featuring the Weeknd)
Matangi
"Might Not"
(Belly featuring the Weeknd)
28 68 21 Up For Days
"Wonderful"[212]
(Travis Scott featuring the Weeknd)
2016 Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
"Nocturnal"
(Disclosure featuring the Weeknd)
Caracal
"Low Life"
(Future featuring the Weeknd)
25 96 91 30 26 18 6 Evol
"Wild Love"
(Cashmere Cat featuring the Weeknd and Francis and the Lights)
9
"Some Way"
(Nav featuring the Weeknd)
2017 31 [AN] 38 Nav
"Lust for Life"
(Lana Del Rey featuring the Weeknd)
39 44 [AO] 38 64 Lust for Life
"A Lie"
(French Montana featuring the Weeknd and Max B)
30 71 51 12 75 Jungle Rules
"What You Want"
(Belly featuring the Weeknd)
2018 47 Immigrant
"Price on My Head"
(Nav featuring the Weeknd)
2019 18 [AP] 91 72 29 Bad Habits
"Wake Up"
(Travis Scott featuring the Weeknd)
27 67 28 [AQ] 30 21 Astroworld
"La Fama"
(Rosalía featuring the Weeknd)
2021 86 [AR] 94 Motomami
"Tears in the Club"
(FKA Twigs featuring the Weeknd)
79 [AS] Caprisongs
"Poison"
(Aaliyah featuring the Weeknd)
[AT] [AU] Unstoppable
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

[edit]
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[9]
AUS
[11]
UK
[85]
US
[10]
"Rolling Stone" 2011 Thursday
"The Birds, Pt. 1"
"Initiation" Echoes of Silence
"One of Those Nights"
(Juicy J featuring the Weeknd)
2013 [AV] Stay Trippy
"King of the Fall" 2014 [AW] The Highlights (Deluxe)
"Curve"
(Gucci Mane featuring the Weeknd)
2017 40 93 78 67 Mr. Davis
"Blinding Lights" (Remix) (with Rosalía) 2020 Non-album promotional single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted or certified songs

[edit]
List of songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[9]
AUS
[11]
FRA
[13]
NLD
[69]
NZ
[21]
POR
[233]
SWE
[22][234]
UK
[235][236]
US
[10]
US
R&B/HH

[204]
"High for This" 2011 97 [AX] House of Balloons
"The Morning" [AY]
"House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls"
"The Party & the After Party"
"What You Need"
"Coming Down"
"In Vein"
(Rick Ross featuring the Weeknd)
2014 47 Mastermind
"Where You Belong" 2015 111 64 95 31 Fifty Shades of Grey: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Pullin Up"
(Meek Mill featuring the Weeknd)
[AZ] 31 Dreams Worth More Than Money
"Real Life" 69 63 72 62 23 Beauty Behind the Madness
"Losers"
(featuring Labrinth)
88 72 91 85 31
"Tell Your Friends" 44 100 74 54 19
"Shameless" 100 79 27
"As You Are" [BA] 42
"Dark Times"
(featuring Ed Sheeran)
60 92 91 35
"Prisoner"
(featuring Lana Del Rey)
51 113 95 78 47 16
"Angel" [BB] 38
"Pray 4 Love"
(Travis Scott featuring the Weeknd)
[BC] Rodeo
"FML"
(Kanye West featuring the Weeknd)
2016 84 84 30 The Life of Pablo
"6 Inch"
(Beyoncé featuring the Weeknd)
31 47 35 18 10 Lemonade
"True Colors" 32 76 58 66 55 48 23 Starboy
"Stargirl Interlude"
(featuring Lana Del Rey)
51 93 60 73 61 32
"Sidewalks"
(featuring Kendrick Lamar)
14 143 47 [BD] 30 41 30 27 12
"Six Feet Under" 20 63 44 65 43 34 15
"Love to Lay" 45 97 83 85 68 71 39
"A Lonely Night" 40 117 72 57 67 53 69 37
"Attention" 43 86 80 95 78 67 35
"Ordinary Life" 50 84 79 72 40
"Nothing Without You" 46 78 81 68 36
"All I Know"
(featuring Future)
38 184 99 68 76 46 21
"Comin Out Strong"
(Future featuring the Weeknd)
2017 43 82 [BE] 83 48 19 Hndrxx
"UnFazed"
(Lil Uzi Vert featuring the Weeknd)
71 84 42 Luv Is Rage 2
"Try Me" 2018 7 24 75 43 35 8 23 17 26 16 My Dear Melancholy
"Wasted Times" 8 23 111 53 36 13 30 18 27 17
"I Was Never There"
(with Gesaffelstein)
12 40 112 67 [BF] 23 40 [BG] 35 20
"Hurt You"
(with Gesaffelstein)
17 37 103 63 [BH] 28 33 [BI] 43 23
"Privilege" 22 45 143 80 31 54 [BJ] 52 27
"Skeletons"
(Travis Scott featuring Pharrell Williams, Tame Impala and the Weeknd)
42 49 110 61 [BK] [BL] 47 27 Astroworld
"Thought I Knew You"
(Nicki Minaj featuring the Weeknd)
69 49 [BM] 98 Queen
"Alone Again" 2020 28 49 [BN] 24 51 [BO] 21 10 After Hours
"Too Late" 38 59 27 54 [BP] 28 13
"Hardest to Love" 36 52 [BQ] 38 39 [BR] 25
"Scared to Live" 33 56 [BS] 37 34 [BT] 24 12
"Snowchild" 32 80 50 72 [BU] 32 16
"Escape from LA" 44 88 49 90 [BV] 39 21
"Faith" 43 85 56 81 [BW] 45 24
"Repeat After Me" (interlude) 62 130 81 [BX] [BY] 69 32
"Until I Bleed Out" 67 158 87 [BZ] 80 40
"Nothing Compares" [CA]
"Missed You" [CB]
"Off the Table"
(with Ariana Grande)
27 32 164 [CC] 93 [CD] [CE] 35 Positions
"Dawn FM" 2022 59 55 77 37 69 [CF] 65 Dawn FM
"Gasoline" 27 28 58 [CG] 20 43 [CH] 29
"How Do I Make You Love Me?" 16 27 56 44 21 24 22 39
"A Tale by Quincy" 85 105 53 97 [CI]
"Here We Go... Again"
(featuring Tyler, the Creator)
21 46 83 32 72 [CJ] 52 19
"Best Friends" 42 45 81 [CK] 34 64 [CL] 60 23
"Is There Someone Else?" 12 18 68 [CM] 18 41 45 31 10
"Starry Eyes" 52 58 97 43 78 [CN] 79
"Every Angel Is Terrifying" 72 90 147 62 [CO] 93
"Don't Break My Heart" 41 75 128 56 [CP] [CQ] 85 34
"I Heard You're Married"
(featuring Lil Wayne)
24 56 124 38 83 [CR] 62 25
"Phantom Regret by Jim" 89 [CS]
"Fill the Void"
(with Lily-Rose Depp and Ramsey)
2023 [CT] The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
"Like a God" [CU] The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
"False Idols"
(with Lil Baby and Suzanna Son)
[CV]
"Dollhouse"
(with Lily-Rose Depp)
[CW] The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)
"Circus Maximus"
(Travis Scott featuring the Weeknd and Swae Lee)
32 49 57 [CX] [CY] 36 19 Utopia
"All to Myself"
(with Future and Metro Boomin)
2024 90 67 28 We Still Don't Trust You
"Always Be My Fault"
(with Future and Metro Boomin)
[CZ]
"Wake Me Up"
(with Justice)
2025 28 61 28 [DA] 52 [DB] 45 Hurry Up Tomorrow
"Baptized in Fear" 24 67 40 [DC] 60 [DD] 46 12
"Open Hearts" 27 64 34 56 [DE] 48
"Opening Night" 57 78 [DF] 74
"Reflections Laughing"
(with Travis Scott and Florence and the Machine)
29 75 44 [DG] 82 [DH] 53
"Enjoy the Show"
(with Future)
46 74 [DI] 60 16
"Given Up on Me" 53 90 [DJ] 71 19
"I Can't Wait to Get There" 65 112 82 23
"Niagara Falls" 38 99 [DK] 65 18
"Take Me Back to LA" 55 108 [DL] 69
"Big Sleep"
(with Giorgio Moroder)
78 155 [DM]
"Give Me Mercy" 75 154 [DN]
"Drive" 81 190 [DO] 33
"The Abyss"
(with Lana Del Rey)
50 60 68
"Red Terror" 80 170 [DP] 34
"Without a Warning" 87 [DQ] 38
"Hurry Up Tomorrow" 84 177 [DR]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

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Commercial releases

[edit]
List of non-single guest appearances, showing credits, other artist(s), year released and album name
Title Year Credit Other artist(s) Album
"Shake It Out" (Remix) 2011 producer Florence + The Machine none
"Cameras / Good Ones Go Interlude" writer, vocals Drake Take Care
"Practice" writer
"Shot for Me"
"The Ride" writer, producer
"Marry the Night" producer Lady Gaga Born This Way: The Remix
"One of Those Nights" 2013 artist, writer, producer Juicy J Stay Trippy (Deluxe Edition)
"Gifted" artist, writer French Montana Excuse My French
"I'm Good" Lil Wayne Dedication 5
"Exodus" M.I.A. Matangi
"Devil May Cry" none The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
"In Vein" 2014 artist, writer, producer Rick Ross Mastermind
"Where You Belong" artist, writer none Fifty Shades of Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
"Pullin Up" 2015 Meek Mill Dreams Worth More Than Money
"Pray 4 Love" artist, writer, producer Travis Scott Rodeo
"Rambo (Last Blood)" artist, writer Bryson Tiller Trapsoul (Deluxe Edition)
"Woo" 2016 writer Rihanna Anti
"FML" writer, producer Kanye West The Life of Pablo
"6 Inch" artist, writer Beyoncé Lemonade
"Comin Out Strong" 2017 Future Hndrxx
"Eyes Closed" writer Halsey Hopeless Fountain Kingdom
"UnFazed" artist, writer, producer Lil Uzi Vert Luv Is Rage 2
"Curve" artist, writer Gucci Mane Mr. Davis
"Come Thru" 2018 Trouble Edgewood
"Bedtime Stories" Rae Sremmurd SR3MM
"Skeletons" writer Travis Scott Astroworld
"Thought I Knew You" artist, writer Nicki Minaj Queen
"No Nightmares" 2020 writer, producer, vocals Oneohtrix Point Never Magic Oneohtrix Point Never
"Off the Table" artist, writer Ariana Grande Positions
"Christmas Blues" Sabrina Claudio Christmas Blues
"Requiem" 2021 writer, vocals Belly, Nav See You Next Wednesday
"Two Tone" writer, producer Belly, Lil Uzi Vert
"Artificial Intelligence" 2023 Mike Dean 4:23
"Defame Moi"
"Emotionless"
"More Coke!!"
"Once Upon a Time"
"Circus Maximus" artist, writer Travis Scott, Swae Lee Utopia
"All To Myself" 2024 Future, Metro Boomin We Still Don't Trust You
"Always Be My Fault"
"Distorted Time" writer, producer Mike Dean 424
"The Weeknd's Dark Secret" American Dad! Cast American Dad! Greatest Hits
"Unlimited" 2025 writer, vocals Nav, Playboi Carti OMW2 Rexdale

Non-commercial releases

[edit]
List of non-single guest appearances, showing credits, other artist(s), year released and album name
Title Year Credit Other artist(s) Album
"Trust Issues" (Remix) 2011 artist, writer none none
"Enemy" 2012 artist, writer, producer none none
"Nomads" 2013 artist, writer Ricky Hil Support Your Local Drug Dealer
"Royals" (Remix) producer Lorde none
"Secrets"
(original version or GXNXVS remix)
artist Jr. Hi Virtual Lover EP
"Drunk in Love" (Remix) 2014 artist, writer, producer none none
"Pass Dat" (Remix) 2015 artist, writer Starrah, Jeremih none
"Might Not" (Remix) 2016 artist Belly, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz none
"On the Couch" 2020 Saturday Night Live none
"Title Unknown" 2021 artist, writer, producer none none

Production discography

[edit]
List of production and non-performing songwriting credits for other artists (excluding guest appearances, interpolations, and samples)
Track(s) Year Credit Artist(s) Album

1. "High for This"

2011 Producer (with the Dream Machine) the Weeknd House of Balloons

2. "What You Need"

Producer (with Jeremy Rose and Zodiac)

3. "House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls"

Producer (with Doc McKinney and Illangelo)

4. "The Morning"

5. "Wicked Games"

6. "The Party and the After Party"

Producer (with Rainer and Zodiac)

7. "Coming Down"

Producer (with Doc McKinney and Illangelo)

8. "Loft Music"

Producer (with Zoadiac)

9. "The Knowing"

Producer (with Doc McKinney and Illangelo)
All tracks Producer (with Doc McKinney and Illangelo) the Weeknd Thursday

1. "D.D."

Producer (with Illangelo) the Weeknd Echoes of Silence

2. "Montreal"

3. "Outside"

4. "XO / Host"

5. "Initiation"

Producer (with Illangelo and DropxLife)

6. "Same Old Song"
(featuring Juicy J)

Producer (with Rainer and Zodiac)

7. "The Fall"

Producer (with Clams Casino and Illangelo)

8. "Next"

Producer (with Illangelo and Dropxlife)

9. "Echoes of Silence"

Producer (with Doc McKinney and Illangelo)

2. "Shot for Me"

Songwriter Drake Take Care

4. "Crew Love"
(featuring the Weeknd)

Producer (with Illangelo and 40)

17. "Practice"

Songwriter

18. "The Ride"
(featuring the Weeknd)

Producer (with Doc McKinney)

5. "Marry the Night" (The Weeknd and Illangelo Remix)

Producer (with Illangelo) Lady Gaga Born This Way: The Remix

2. "Shake It Out" (The Weeknd Remix)

Producer Florence and the Machine Shake It Out (Remixes)

10. (Volume 1) "Twenty Eight"

2012 Producer (with Doc McKinney and Illangelo) the Weeknd Trilogy

10. (Volume 2) "Valerie"

10. (Volume 3) "Till Dawn (Here Comes the Sun)"

19. "One of Those Nights"
(featuring the Weeknd)

2013 Producer (with DannyBoyStyles) Juicy J Stay Trippy

1. "Professional"

Producer (with DannyBoyStyles, DaHeala, and Harry Fraud) the Weeknd Kiss Land

2. "The Town"

Producer (with DannyBoyStyles and DaHeala)

3. "Adaptation"

4. "Love in the Sky"

5. "Belong to the World"

6. "Live For"
(featuring Drake)

7. "Wanderlust"

8. "Kiss Land"

Producer (with Silkky Johnson and DaHeala)

9. "Pretty"

Producer (with DannyBoyStyles, DaHeala, and Brandon Hollemon)

10. "Tears in the Rain"

Producer (with DannyBoyStyles and DaHeala)

13. "In Vein"
(featuring the Weeknd)

2014 Producer (with DaHeala and Puff Daddy) Rick Ross Mastermind

"King of the Fall"

Producer (with DaHeala) the Weeknd Non-album single

1. "Real Life"

2015 Producer (with DaHeala) the Weeknd Beauty Behind the Madness

2. "Losers"
(featuring Labrinth)

Producer (with Labrinth and Illangelo)

3. "Tell Your Friends"

Producer (with Che Pope, Kanye West, Illangelo, Mike Dean, Noah Goldstein, and Omar Riad)

4. "Often"

Producer (with Ben Billions and DaHeala)

6. "Acquainted"

Producer (with Ben Billions, Illangelo, DaHeala, and DannyBoyStyles)

8. "Shameless"

Producer (with Max Martin, Ali Payami, and Peter Svensson)

10. "In the Night"

Producer (with Max Martin and Ali Payami)

11. "As You Are"

Producer (with DaHeala, Illangelo, DannyBoyStyles, and Ben Billions)

13. "Prisoner"
(featuring Lana Del Rey)

Producer (with Illangelo)

14. "Angel"

Producer (with Stephan Moccio)

6. "Pray 4 Love"
(featuring the Weeknd)

Producer (with Travis Scott, Illangelo, Mike Dean, Ben Billions, and Allen Ritter) Travis Scott Rodeo

6. "Woo"

2016 Songwriter Rihanna Anti

10. "Low Life"
(featuring the Weeknd)

Producer (with Metro Boomin, Ben Billions, and DaHeala) Future Evol

1. "Starboy"
(featuring Daft Punk)

Producer (with Daft Punk, Doc McKinney, and Cirkut) the Weeknd Starboy

2. "Party Monster"

Producer (with Ben Billions and Doc McKinney)

3. "False Alarm"

Producer (with Doc McKinney, Cirkut, and Mano)

5. "Rockin'"

Producer (with Max Martin and Ali Payami)

6. "Secrets"

Producer (with Doc McKinney and Cirkut)

7. "True Colors"

Producer (with Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Jake One, and Swish)

10. "Six Feet Under"

Producer (with Doc McKinney, Cirkut, Metro Boomin, and Ben Billions)

11. "Love to Lay"

Producer (with Max Martin and Ali Payami)

13. "Attention"

Producer (with Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, and Frank Dukes)

15. "Nothing Without You"

Producer (with Diplo, Ben Billions, and Cirkut)

16. "All I Know"
(featuring Future)

Producer (with Ben Billions and Cashmere Cat)

17. "Die for You"

Producer (with Doc McKinney, Cirkut, Cashmere Cat, and Prince 85)

18. "I Feel It Coming"
(featuring Daft Punk)

Producer (with Daft Punk, Doc McKinney, and Cirkut)

3. "Eyes Closed"

2017 Songwriter Halsey Hopeless Fountain Kingdom

10. "UnFazed"
(featuring the Weeknd)

Producer (with DaHeala, Don Cannon, and Maaly Raw) Lil Uzi Vert Luv Is Rage 2

3. "Lost in the Fire"
(featuring the Weeknd)

2019 Co-producer (with Gesaffelstein, DaHeala, and Nate Donmoyer) Gesaffelstein Hyperion

3. "Power Is Power"

Producer (with Ricky Reed, DaHeala, Myles Martin, and King Garbage) SZA, the Weeknd, Travis Scott Various artists – For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones

1. "Alone Again"

2020 Producer (with Illangelo, DaHeala, and Frank Dukes) the Weeknd After Hours

2. "Too Late"

Producer (with Illangelo, Ricky Reed, DaHeala, and Nate Mercereau)

3. "Hardest to Love"

Producer (with Max Martin and Oscar Holter)

4. "Scared to Live"

Producer (with Max Martin and Oscar Holter)

5. "Snowchild"

Producer (with Illangelo and DaHeala)

6. "Escape from LA"

Producer (with Metro Boomin and Illangelo)

7. "Heartless"

Producer (with Metro Boomin, Illangelo, and Dre Moon)

8. "Faith"

Producer (with Metro Boomin and Illangelo)

9. "Blinding Lights"

Producer (with Max Martin and Oscar Holter)

10. "In Your Eyes"

11. "Save Your Tears"

13. "After Hours"

Producer (with Illangelo, DaHeala, and Mario Winans)

14. "Until I Bleed Out"

Producer (with Metro Boomin, OPN, Prince 85, and Notinbed)

15. "Nothing Compares"

Producer (with DaHeala and Ricky Reed)

16. "Missed You"

Producer (with DaHeala)

17. "Final Lullaby"

"Over Now"

Producer (with Calvin Harris and Frank Dukes) Calvin Harris, the Weeknd Non-album singles

9. "Requiem"
(featuring Nav)

2021 Songwriter, background vocals Belly See You Next Wednesday

10. "Two Tone"
(featuring Lil Uzi Vert)

Producer (with the ANMLS)

3. "La Fama"
(featuring the Weeknd)

Producer (with Rosalia, Tainy, Frank Dukes, Sky Rompiendo, El Guincho, Noah Goldstein and Sir Dylan) Rosalía Motomami

1. "Dawn FM"

2022 Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter) the Weeknd Dawn FM

2. "Gasoline"

Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and Matt Cohn)

3. "How Do I Make You Love Me?"

Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, Swedish House Mafia, Oscar Holter, and Matt Cohn)

4. "Take My Breath"

Producer (with Max Martin and Oscar Holter)

5. "Sacrifice"

Producer (with Max Martin, Swedish House Mafia, and Oscar Holter)

6. "A Tale by Quincy"

Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, and Gitty)

7. "Out of Time"

Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter)

8. "Here We Go... Again"
(featuring Tyler, the Creator)

Producer (with Rex Kudo, Bruce Johnston, Brian Kennedy, Benny Bock, and Charlie Coffeen)

9. "Best Friends"

Producer (with DaHeala, OPN, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and Matt Cohn)

10. "Is There Someone Else?"

Producer (with OPN, Tommy Brown, Peter Lee Johnson, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter)

11. "Starry Eyes"

Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter)

12. "Every Angel Is Terrifying"

Producer (with OPN and Matt Cohn)

13. "Don't Break My Heart"

Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and Matt Cohn)

14. "I Heard You're Married"
(featuring Lil Wayne)

Producer (with Calvin Harris, OPN, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter)

15. "Less than Zero"

Producer (with Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and OPN)

16. "Phantom Regret by Jim"

Producer (with OPN, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and Matt Cohn)
2023 Executive producer Mike Dean 4:23

1. "Once Upon a Time"

Producer (with Tommy Rush and Mike Dean)

2. "Artificial Intelligence"

Producer (with Sam Levinson and Mike Dean)

3. "Defame Moi"

Producer (with Mike Dean)

4. "More Coke!!"

12. "Emotionless"

16. "Where We Came From"

2024 Songwriter[a] French Montana Mac & Cheese 5

5. "Distorted Time"

Producer (with Mike Dean) Mike Dean 424

5. "Unlimited"
(featuring Playboi Carti)

2025 Additional vocals, songwriter Nav OMW2 Rexdale

Notes

[edit]

References

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from Grokipedia
The discography of Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) comprises six studio albums, three mixtapes, one extended play (EP), three compilation albums, one soundtrack album, one live album, and numerous singles released from 2011 to 2025, marked by his evolution from alternative R&B to mainstream pop and synthwave influences.[1] His early releases, including the 2011 mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence (later compiled as Trilogy in 2012), established his reputation for dark, atmospheric soundscapes and gained underground acclaim before commercial breakthrough.[2] The Weeknd's studio albums have achieved substantial chart success on the Billboard 200, with five reaching the No. 1 position: Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), Starboy (2016), After Hours (2020), Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), and his 2018 EP My Dear Melancholy, which also debuted at No. 1 despite its shorter format.[3] Kiss Land (2013) peaked at No. 2, while Dawn FM (2022) debuted at No. 2, and the greatest hits compilation The Highlights (2021) also reached No. 2.[1] These projects have sold millions of units globally, with After Hours launching with 444,000 equivalent album units in its first week in the U.S. and Hurry Up Tomorrow starting with 490,500 units.[4][3] His singles discography is equally prolific, featuring multiple No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 such as "The Hills" and "Can't Feel My Face" from Beauty Behind the Madness, "Starboy" from the album of the same name, "Blinding Lights" and "Save Your Tears" from After Hours, and remixes like "Die for You" with Ariana Grande.[5] The Weeknd holds the record as the first Canadian artist with seven RIAA diamond-certified singles, including "Blinding Lights," "Starboy," "The Hills," "Can't Feel My Face," "Save Your Tears," "Die for You," and "Earned It."[6] His releases have earned certifications from the RIAA for multi-platinum status across albums like Beauty Behind the Madness (6× platinum) and Starboy (6× platinum).[7]

Albums

Studio albums

The Weeknd's debut studio album, Kiss Land, was released on September 10, 2013, by XO and Republic Records in formats including CD, LP, digital download, and streaming. It debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 96,000 first-week units in the United States, while reaching No. 12 on the UK Albums Chart. The album has sold 273,000 pure copies in the US as of August 2015, with total equivalent album units estimated at around 1 million worldwide including streaming; it was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 18, 2019, for 500,000 units. Primary production was handled by Doc McKinney and Illangelo, who crafted its atmospheric R&B sound drawing from the artist's earlier mixtapes, with additional contributions from Jason Quenneville (DaHeala) and DannyBoyStyles. Critically, Kiss Land received generally positive reviews, earning a Metacritic score of 67/100 based on 22 critics, with praise for its immersive production and lyrical depth on themes of isolation and desire, though some noted it as less innovative than prior work; Pitchfork highlighted its "hazy, nocturnal vibe" as a bridge to mainstream appeal, contributing to its commercial breakthrough despite not topping charts.[8][9][10][11][12][13] The Weeknd's second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness, arrived on August 28, 2015, via XO and Republic Records, available on CD, vinyl, digital download, and streaming platforms. It topped the Billboard 200 with 412,000 first-week units and reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, marking his first chart-topper in both territories. The project has amassed over 18 million equivalent album units globally, including significant streaming contributions, and earned 6× Platinum certification from the RIAA on December 6, 2022, for 6 million units in the US. Production featured key collaborations with Max Martin and Ali Payami on hits like "Can't Feel My Face," alongside returning contributors Illangelo and Doc McKinney for a polished pop-R&B fusion. On Metacritic, it scored 75/100 from 28 reviews, lauded for its anthemic hooks and emotional range that propelled commercial success, with Rolling Stone calling it a "triumphant pop pivot" that established the artist as a global force, though critics like those at Pitchfork critiqued its occasional formulaic sheen.[14][1][11][15][16][17] Starboy, the third studio album, was issued on November 25, 2016, by XO and Republic Records in CD, vinyl, digital, and streaming editions. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 348,000 equivalent units in its first week (including 209,000 pure sales and 117,000 from streaming), and also topped the UK Albums Chart. Worldwide, it has exceeded 23 million equivalent album units, bolstered by massive streaming (over 175 million song streams in week one alone), and received 4× Platinum RIAA certification as of April 2022 for 4 million US units. Executive produced by Doc McKinney, the album involved high-profile talents like Max Martin, Daft Punk on the title track, and Benny Blanco, blending synth-pop with the artist's signature introspection. Metacritic aggregated a 67/100 score from 25 reviews, with acclaim for its sleek production and cultural impact—such as defining 2010s electro-R&B—despite mixed views on cohesion; The New York Times noted its "opulent, futuristic sheen" as key to sustaining the Weeknd's chart dominance post-Beauty Behind the Madness.[18][10][11])[19][20] Released on March 20, 2020, After Hours from XO and Republic Records came in CD, vinyl, digital download, and streaming formats, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 444,000 equivalent units (275,000 pure sales, 163,000 streaming) and topping the UK Albums Chart. It has surpassed 18.9 million equivalent album units worldwide, driven by over 220 million on-demand streams in its debut week, and was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA on December 6, 2022, for 3 million US units. The Weeknd co-produced much of the record with Max Martin and Oscar Holter, emphasizing '80s synthwave influences amid pandemic-era introspection. Earning an 80/100 Metacritic score from 24 reviews, it was hailed as a creative peak for its narrative cohesion and sonic innovation, with Variety praising its "kaleidoscopic emotional release" that fueled blockbuster singles and solidified the artist's superstar status.[4][10][11][15][21] The fifth studio album, Dawn FM, launched on January 7, 2022, via XO and Republic Records, initially on digital and streaming with CD and vinyl following later, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 (148,000 first-week units) and No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. It has accumulated over 5 million equivalent album units globally, with strong streaming performance (half a billion worldwide streams shortly after release), and earned Platinum RIAA certification on July 17, 2023, for 1 million US units. Produced primarily by The Weeknd alongside Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and Calvin Harris, it adopted a retro radio-station concept exploring themes of rebirth and aging. Critics awarded it a Metacritic high of 89/100 from 23 reviews, celebrating its ambitious structure and guest features (Jim Carrey, Tyler, the Creator) as a bold evolution; Rolling Stone described it as "interstellar ambitions realized," linking its conceptual depth to sustained commercial streaming success.[22][23][24][25][26] Completing the trilogy begun with After Hours, Hurry Up Tomorrow was released on January 31, 2025, by XO and Republic Records in CD, vinyl, digital download, and streaming formats. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 490,500 equivalent units (359,000 pure sales, 130,500 streaming, including 77,000 vinyl—the artist's best vinyl week) and topped the UK Albums Chart, marking his largest opening to date. As of early 2025, it has generated over 1 billion global Spotify streams, though full-year equivalent units remain emerging; no RIAA certification has been issued yet. The Weeknd collaborated with producers like Max Martin, Oscar Holter, and Ezhel for its cinematic, orchestral sound tied to the companion film. Receiving positive reviews with a Metacritic score of 82/100 from initial critiques, it was commended for lyrical maturity on loss and redemption, with Billboard noting its "grand finale" production as pivotal to blockbuster debut metrics and trilogy closure.[3][27][28][29][30][31]

Mixtapes

The Weeknd's early career was launched through a series of self-released mixtapes distributed for free via his official website, which played a pivotal role in cultivating an underground fanbase and establishing his signature dark, atmospheric R&B sound. These projects, released under his independent XO imprint, were made available exclusively as digital downloads without commercial intent, allowing for rapid organic dissemination through online communities and blogs. The non-commercial distribution model enabled The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) to experiment with themes of hedonism, addiction, and emotional isolation, drawing from influences like Michael Jackson and 1980s pop while incorporating contemporary production techniques. This approach culminated in his signing with Republic Records in 2012, marking the transition from anonymous online persona to mainstream artist. The first mixtape, House of Balloons, was uploaded on March 21, 2011, and consists of nine tracks produced primarily by Illangelo and Doc McKinney of the Canadian collective OVO Sound, with additional contributions from producers like Dropx Life and King B. It introduced recurring motifs of Toronto's nightlife and drug-fueled escapism, setting the foundation for The Weeknd's narrative style. Estimates suggest it garnered over 10 million downloads in its initial years, contributing to its recognition as a seminal work that influenced the alternative R&B movement of the 2010s, including artists like Drake and Frank Ocean. Following its success, Thursday was released on August 18, 2011, featuring eight tracks that continued the hazy, synth-driven production by Illangelo, Doc McKinney, and guest beats from Clams Casino and DrippinSoul. The mixtape delved deeper into themes of fleeting romance and excess, bridging the sonic and storytelling elements from House of Balloons toward a cohesive trilogy arc. It reportedly achieved around 5 million downloads shortly after release, solidifying The Weeknd's cult following and earning praise for its innovative blend of R&B with electronic and hip-hop elements. The trilogy concluded with Echoes of Silence, uploaded on December 21, 2011, comprising nine tracks co-produced by Illangelo, Doc McKinney, and Zach Nicita, with thematic closure on regret and introspection. Like its predecessors, it was offered as a free digital download under XO, amassing an estimated 4 million downloads and completing the narrative thread that linked the three projects into what fans and critics later dubbed the "Trilogy." Its release underscored The Weeknd's rapid evolution, paving the way for his major-label debut while highlighting the mixtapes' collective impact in redefining modern R&B through raw, unpolished vulnerability.

Extended plays

The Weeknd's extended plays represent concise, standalone releases that bridge gaps between his major studio albums, often exploring introspective themes with experimental production. These projects, released under his XO and Republic Records imprint, emphasize digital distribution while occasionally featuring limited physical editions, allowing for rapid fan engagement and chart impact without the scope of full-length albums. My Dear Melancholy, the artist's first commercial EP, was surprise-released on March 30, 2018, through XO and Republic Records. Available initially as a digital download and streaming exclusive, it later saw limited vinyl pressings, including a single-sided 180-gram LP for Record Store Day in 2020.[32] The six-track project runs 21 minutes and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 169,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with 70,000 pure sales and 94,000 from streaming—marking the largest streaming week for an R&B/hip-hop EP at the time.[33] Overall, it has amassed over 5 billion streams on Spotify and achieved RIAA Platinum certification for 1 million units in the United States.[34] Production highlights include Skrillex's contributions to "Wasted Times," blending electronic flourishes with the artist's signature dark R&B, alongside collaborations with Gesaffelstein on tracks like "I Was Never There" and "Hurt You," which add industrial edges.[35] Serving as an emotional interlude after the 2016 album Starboy, the EP delves into heartbreak and reconciliation, briefly referencing singles like "Call Out My Name" that later gained prominence.
TitleRelease dateLabelFormat(s)TracksDurationPeak Billboard 200Certifications
My Dear Melancholy,March 30, 2018XO/RepublicDigital download, streaming, limited vinyl621:001US: Platinum (RIAA)

Compilation albums

The Weeknd's compilation albums repackage selections from his earlier mixtapes and studio releases, providing physical and commercial accessibility to key material from his catalog. These projects mark significant milestones, with the first serving as his major-label debut and the second highlighting his commercial dominance a decade later. As of November 2025, he has released two such albums under XO and Republic Records. Trilogy, released on November 13, 2012, compiles remastered versions of the artist's three 2011 mixtapes—House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence—along with three new bonus tracks: "Twenty Eight", "Valerie", and "Till Dawn (Here Comes the Sun)". This 30-track set was issued in digital, CD, and later vinyl formats, representing the first physical release of the original mixtapes and facilitating his transition to mainstream distribution following the major-label signing. The album debuted at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number 5 on the Canadian Albums Chart, driven by strong digital sales and streaming interest in his rising profile. It has sold over 4 million equivalent units in the United States, earning a 4× Platinum certification from the RIAA on June 10, 2022. In Canada, it received a 5× Platinum certification from Music Canada for shipments exceeding 400,000 units. Trilogy's repackaging emphasized the cohesive narrative of the artist's early dark R&B sound, bridging his independent origins to broader commercial success without altering core production. The Highlights, released on February 5, 2021 (digital) with physical CD and vinyl editions following, is an 18-track greatest hits collection spanning material from 2011 to 2020, including singles like "Blinding Lights", "Save Your Tears", and "Can't Feel My Face". Curated to showcase career-defining songs, it features collaborations such as "I Feel It Coming" with Daft Punk and "Wicked Games" from the early era. The album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 with 89,000 equivalent album units in its first week, primarily from streaming, and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Globally, it has achieved over 3 million equivalent units, including a Platinum certification from the RIAA for 1 million units in the United States and 2× Platinum in the United Kingdom for 600,000 units. This compilation amplified the artist's hits during a peak popularity period, tying into his Super Bowl LV halftime performance and reinforcing his status as a top-streaming act without new recordings or remastering.

Live and soundtrack albums

Live albums

The Weeknd's foray into live albums captures the energy of his stadium-scale performances, emphasizing his transition from intimate mixtape-era shows to elaborate, cinematic tours. His sole official live album to date, Live at SoFi Stadium, serves as a document of his commanding stage presence during the peak of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour, blending hits from across his catalog with live improvisations and crowd interaction. Released as a companion to the HBO concert special of the same name, it highlights the culmination of the tour's North American leg, with no additional live albums issued as of November 2025.[36][37] Recorded over two sold-out nights at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on November 26 and 27, 2022, the album features a 31-track setlist spanning approximately 95 minutes, drawing from early mixtapes like House of Balloons to recent releases such as Dawn FM. Executive produced by The Weeknd and Mike Dean, the recording preserves the tour's thematic elements, including post-apocalyptic visuals and elaborate staging that tie into the narrative arcs of albums like After Hours. It was initially released digitally and for streaming on March 3, 2023, via XO and Republic Records, with a limited-edition 3×LP vinyl box set following on April 20, 2024, for Record Store Day. The album has not received any RIAA certifications to date.[38][36][39] The track listing reflects a chronological and thematic progression through The Weeknd's discography, opening with atmospheric intros from Dawn FM and building to high-energy anthems from Starboy and beyond. Key performances include covers like Eminem's "Till I Collapse" and remixes that extend fan favorites, showcasing vocal runs and band arrangements not heard in studio versions.
No.TitleOriginal AlbumLength
1Intro (Live)Dawn FM1:12
2Alone Again (Live)Dawn FM3:15
3Gasoline (Live)Dawn FM3:42
4Sacrifice (Live)Dawn FM4:01
5How Do I Make You Love Me? (Live)Dawn FM3:35
6Can't Feel My Face (Live)Beauty Behind the Madness3:55
7Take My Breath (Live)Dawn FM5:21
8Escape from LA (Live)Dawn FM4:58
9Heartless (Live)After Hours3:21
10Till I Collapse (Live)Cover (Eminem)3:48
11Call Out My Name (Live)My Dear Melancholy,3:48
12You Broke My Heart So I Broke Your Car (Live)After Hours2:51
13The Hills (Live)Beauty Behind the Madness5:11
14Reminder (Live)Starboy3:40
15Starboy (Live)Starboy4:05
16The Morning (Live)House of Balloons3:56
17Wicked Games (Live)House of Balloons5:31
18Often (Live)Beauty Behind the Madness4:12
19Crew Love (Live)House of Balloons3:52
20The Hills (Remix) (Live) [feat. Eminem]Remix4:25
21Kiss Land (Live)Kiss Land4:02
22Starboy (Remix) (Live) [feat. Daft Punk]Remix4:28
23Blinding Lights (Live)After Hours3:22
24Save Your Tears (Live)After Hours3:39
25In Your Eyes (Live)After Hours3:59
26Out of Time (Live)Dawn FM3:48
27Die For You (Live)Starboy4:22
28I Feel It Coming (Live) [feat. Daft Punk]Starboy4:30
29Faith (Live)Dawn FM3:20
30Less Than Zero (Live)Dawn FM3:31
31Outro (Live)Original2:15
Note: Track lengths are approximate based on the album's total runtime; some tracks include brief transitions or crowd noise for authenticity.[40][41]

Soundtrack albums

The Weeknd's contributions to soundtrack albums are limited to one major release, marking his debut in composing an original motion picture score. Hurry Up Tomorrow (Original Motion Picture Score), released on July 11, 2025, serves as the official soundtrack for the psychological thriller film Hurry Up Tomorrow, directed by Trey Edward Shults and starring The Weeknd as a fictionalized version of himself alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.[42][43] This project represents The Weeknd's first full-length score, co-composed and arranged with electronic musician Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never), blending dark synth-pop, orchestral arrangements, futuristic R&B, and instrumental cues tailored to the film's themes of insomnia, identity, and psychological unraveling.[44][45] Issued by XO Records and Republic Records, the score was made available in digital download, double CD, and double vinyl LP formats, with the physical editions featuring deluxe packaging to complement its cinematic scope.[42][45] The 25-track collection integrates original instrumental compositions—emphasizing swelling orchestral strings, ambient synthesizers, and atmospheric soundscapes produced in collaboration with Lopatin and XO-associated contributors—with select vocal tracks from The Weeknd's concurrent studio album Hurry Up Tomorrow, repurposed as score elements to unify the film's narrative and musical motifs.[44][46] Representative tracks include ambient cues like "Please Leave a Message" (2:16, an opening voicemail motif) and "Anima Pt. 1" (3:54, featuring ethereal synth layers), alongside tension-building instrumentals such as "Gas Station" (1:03) and "Sky Is Falling" (duration unspecified, with orchestral swells evoking dread). Vocal integrations appear in tracks like "São Paulo" (feat. Anitta) and "Timeless" (feat. Playboi Carti), which echo the studio album's themes while underscoring key film sequences.[47][45][48]
Track No.TitleDurationNotes
1Please Leave a Message2:16Instrumental opener with ambient electronics
2Anima Pt. 13:54Synth-driven cue with orchestral hints
3Gas Station1:03Short tension-building instrumental
4Dance Until We're Skin and BonesUnspecifiedAtmospheric, film-specific composition
5It's Mostly PsychologicalUnspecifiedPsychological thriller motif
...(Additional tracks include vocal integrations like "Timeless" feat. Playboi Carti and "Hurry Up Tomorrow")......
25Hurry Up Tomorrow4:51Closing vocal score track tying to studio album
The score did not achieve prominent chart positions on major lists like the Billboard 200, focusing instead on its artistic tie-in to the film, though it garnered attention for its innovative fusion of The Weeknd's signature sound with cinematic scoring traditions. No specific sales figures or certifications have been publicly reported as of November 2025.[3]

Singles

As lead artist

The Weeknd has released numerous singles as the primary artist throughout his career, spanning mixtapes, studio albums, and soundtrack contributions. These releases, primarily under XO and Republic Records, are available in digital download and streaming formats, with some receiving radio promotion and limited physical editions like vinyl. His singles have achieved significant commercial success, particularly on the Billboard Hot 100, where he holds multiple No. 1 hits and records for longevity, such as "Blinding Lights" spending a total of 90 weeks on the chart. Certifications from the RIAA reflect high sales and streaming equivalents, with several reaching diamond status (10 million units). Music videos, often directed by collaborators like Anton Tammi, have amassed billions of views on YouTube, enhancing their cultural impact. The following table lists all singles released with The Weeknd as lead artist, organized chronologically by release date and grouped by associated project. Peak positions are from the Billboard Hot 100 (US) and UK Singles Chart unless noted otherwise; weeks on chart refer to the Hot 100 where applicable. Certifications are RIAA unless specified. Streaming records and music video details are included for notable entries.
TitleRelease DateAlbum/ProjectFormatsPeak US (Weeks)Peak UKCertificationsNotes
Early Mixtapes and Kiss Land Era
Wicked GamesOctober 22, 2012 (digital)House of Balloons (mixtape)Digital, streaming53 (1)Re-charted in 2013; official video released 2012, directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada.
OftenJuly 31, 2014Kiss LandDigital, streaming, radio59 (3)65 (3)PlatinumVideo directed by Anthony Mandler, over 200 million YouTube views.
Beauty Behind the Madness (2015)
Earned ItDecember 23, 2014Fifty Shades of Grey (soundtrack)Digital, streaming, radio3 (33)4 (42)Diamond (11× Platinum)Video directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson; tied to film promotion.
The HillsJune 29, 2015Beauty Behind the MadnessDigital, streaming, radio, vinyl1 (52)3 (57)Diamond (10× Platinum)Video directed by Hiro Murai, 500+ million YouTube views; first No. 1 as lead.
Can't Feel My FaceJune 29, 2015Beauty Behind the MadnessDigital, streaming, radio1 (58)3 (54)Diamond (10× Platinum)Video directed by Grant Singer; second consecutive No. 1.
Tell Your FriendsAugust 28, 2015Beauty Behind the MadnessDigital, streaming, radio58 (1)74 (2)2× PlatinumProduced by Kanye West.
In the NightNovember 27, 2015Beauty Behind the MadnessDigital, streaming, radio13 (20)48 (11)PlatinumVideo directed by Brendan Schmitt.
AcquaintedDecember 11, 2015 (radio)Beauty Behind the MadnessDigital, streaming, radio34 (1)90 (1)PlatinumRadio single; no official video.
Starboy (2016–2017)
Starboy (feat. Daft Punk)September 21, 2016StarboyDigital, streaming, radio, vinyl1 (53)2 (43)Diamond (10× Platinum)Video directed by Grant Singer, 800+ million YouTube views; third No. 1.
False AlarmOctober 28, 2016 (radio)StarboyDigital, streaming, radio52 (1)51 (2)Radio single.
Party MonsterNovember 18, 2016StarboyDigital, streaming, radio37 (12)17 (9)PlatinumVideo directed by David Meyers.
I Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk)November 18, 2016StarboyDigital, streaming, radio4 (43)9 (29)4× PlatinumB-side to Party Monster; video directed by Grant Singer.
ReminderFebruary 14, 2017 (radio)StarboyDigital, streaming, radio31 (15)39 (4)PlatinumRadio single.
Sidewalks (feat. Kendrick Lamar)January 27, 2017 (radio)StarboyDigital, streaming, radio24 (1)30 (2)PlatinumRadio single.
My Dear Melancholy, (2018)
Call Out My NameMarch 29, 2018My Dear Melancholy,Digital, streaming4 (11)7 (9)3× PlatinumVideo directed by Grant Singer, 400+ million YouTube views.
Try MeMarch 29, 2018My Dear Melancholy,Digital, streaming55 (1)17 (2)GoldPart of EP release.
Wasted TimesMarch 29, 2018My Dear Melancholy,Digital, streaming80 (1)18 (5)Part of EP release.
PrivilegeMarch 29, 2018My Dear Melancholy,Digital, streaming55 (1)Part of EP release.
After Hours (2019–2021)
HeartlessNovember 12, 2019After HoursDigital, streaming, radio1 (29)10 (10)Diamond (10× Platinum)Video directed by Anton Tammi; fourth No. 1.
Blinding LightsNovember 29, 2019After HoursDigital, streaming, radio, vinyl1 (90)1 (148)14× PlatinumVideo directed by Anton Tammi (January 21, 2020), 800+ million YouTube views; longest-charting Hot 100 song ever; first song to reach 5 billion Spotify streams.
After HoursMarch 23, 2020 (radio)After HoursDigital, streaming, radio19 (1)20 (8)PlatinumRadio single; video from album visualizer.
In Your EyesMarch 24, 2020After HoursDigital, streaming, radio16 (23)17 (14)2× PlatinumVideo directed by Anton Tammi (May 2020 remix version).
Scared to LiveJanuary 10, 2020After HoursDigital, streaming61 (1)Promotional single.
Save Your TearsJanuary 22, 2021 (radio; re-release)After HoursDigital, streaming, radio1 (66)2 (110)Diamond (10× Platinum)Original 2020 release; video directed by Anton Tammi; fifth No. 1.
Dawn FM (2021–2022)
Take My BreathAugust 6, 2021Dawn FMDigital, streaming, radio6 (25)13 (22)2× PlatinumVideo directed by Anton Tammi, 200+ million YouTube views.
SacrificeJanuary 5, 2022 (radio)Dawn FMDigital, streaming, radio4 (16)10 (9)PlatinumRadio single.
Out of TimeApril 5, 2022 (radio)Dawn FMDigital, streaming, radio9 (1)22 (1)GoldRadio single; sample of "Out of Time" by The Flamingos.
Less Than ZeroJanuary 7, 2022Dawn FMDigital, streaming43 (1)Album track promoted as single.
Hurry Up Tomorrow (2024–2025)
Timeless (feat. Playboi Carti)September 27, 2024Hurry Up TomorrowDigital, streaming, radio3 (60)3 (15)2× PlatinumLead single; video directed by The Weeknd and Lamar Johnson, 100+ million YouTube views.
São Paulo (feat. Anitta)October 31, 2024Hurry Up TomorrowDigital, streaming, radio6 (12)Second single; peaked at No. 2 on World Digital Song Sales.
Cry for MeDecember 6, 2024Hurry Up TomorrowDigital, streaming, radio12 (15)8 (9)PlatinumVideo directed by Julien Bisaro.
This discography highlights The Weeknd's evolution from alternative R&B to mainstream pop dominance, with "Blinding Lights" establishing records for chart longevity and streaming volume across platforms like Spotify and YouTube. The Weeknd has contributed featured vocals to several prominent singles by other artists, often delivering introspective verses or hooks that blend his signature R&B falsetto with the lead artist's style, resulting in multi-platinum successes and top-charting hits across genres like hip-hop, pop, and electronic music. These collaborations have bolstered his mainstream crossover appeal, with many peaking in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earning certifications from the RIAA.[1][49] His early features, such as on Drake's "Crew Love" from the 2011 album Take Care (Republic Records), saw The Weeknd providing the chorus and a full verse in his atmospheric style; the single peaked at number 99 on the Canadian Hot 100 but gained traction through radio play and streaming, later certified gold in the US.[50] Similarly, "Remember You" by Wiz Khalifa from the 2012 album O.N.I.F.C. (Atlantic Records) featured The Weeknd's melodic bridge, reaching number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and certified platinum for over one million units sold.[51] In 2014, The Weeknd's feature on Ariana Grande's "Love Me Harder" from My Everything (Republic Records) marked a pop breakthrough, with his layered harmonies elevating the track to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and triple platinum status in the US, highlighting his ability to fuse R&B with synth-pop.[52] That same year, Future's "The Morning" from Honest (Epic Records) included The Weeknd's hazy verse, peaking at number 57 on the Hot 100. The 2016 collaboration "6 Inch" by Beyoncé from Lemonade (Columbia Records) showcased The Weeknd's smooth, emotive delivery on a verse amid the album's trap-infused sound, reaching number 75 on the Hot 100 and certified platinum.[53] By 2017, features like NAV's "Some Way" from Reckless (The Weeknd's XO/Republic Records), where he contributed a concise verse, hit number 57 on the Hot 100 and went platinum.[54] Lana Del Rey's "Lust for Life" from the album of the same name (Interscope Records) featured his duet-style vocals, peaking at number 95. French Montana's "A Lie" from Jungle Rules (Epic Records) included The Weeknd's hook alongside Max B, reaching number 68. Gucci Mane's "Curve" from The Return of Mr. Zone 6 (1017/ESGN) had his trap-R&B verse, peaking at number 85, while Future's "Comin' Out Strong" from HNDRXX (Epic Records) featured his opening verse and peaked at number 49, certified platinum.[55] In 2018, "Pray for Me" by Kendrick Lamar from the Black Panther soundtrack (Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope) billed as a joint single, saw The Weeknd's urgent chorus and verse propel it to number 7 on the Hot 100, earning double platinum.[56] The 2019 track "Lost in the Fire" by Gesaffelstein (Columbia Records) highlighted The Weeknd's provocative lyrics in a single release, reaching number 27 and platinum certification.[57] NAV's "Price On My Head" from Bad Habits (XO/Republic) repeated their chemistry with his feature, peaking at number 74. SZA's "Power Is Power" (RCA Records), a Game of Thrones tie-in with Travis Scott, reached number 74 with his verse. Post-2020 features continued the momentum: Juice WRLD's "Smile" from Legends Never Die (Grade A/Interscope, 2020) featured The Weeknd's reflective bridge, hitting number 10 and double platinum.[58] Calvin Harris's "Over Now" (Columbia, 2020) included his vocals on the chorus, peaking at number 35. Doja Cat's "You Right" from Planet Her (Kemosabe/Republic, 2021), a joint single, reached number 11 and platinum.[59] Swedish House Mafia's "Moth to a Flame" (Republic, 2021) had his ethereal hook, peaking at number 93. Post Malone's "One Right Now" (Republic, 2021) featured his harmonious verse, hitting number 6 and platinum.[60] Later releases include Metro Boomin's "Creepin'" from Heroes & Villains (Republic, 2022) with 21 Savage, where The Weeknd's interpolated sample and new verse drove it to number 3 and double platinum status, underscoring his enduring chart influence.[61] In 2023, Travis Scott's "K-Pop" featuring Bad Bunny from Utopia (Cactus Jack/Epic) included his verse, peaking at number 47 on the Hot 100. Travis Scott's "Circus Maximus" featuring Swae Lee from Utopia (certified gold). By 2025, features like Playboi Carti's "Rather Lie" (peaking at No. 4 on Hot 100, certified gold) continued his collaborative streak, marking his 21st Hot 100 top 10 as a featured artist.[62]

Promotional singles

The Weeknd has utilized promotional singles to generate anticipation for major releases, often distributing them via free streaming platforms, radio premieres, or limited digital formats without full commercial push or eligibility for traditional chart tracking. These tracks typically serve as teasers tied to albums or tours, featuring exclusive versions or bonus material, and have garnered significant streaming attention despite lacking official certifications from bodies like the RIAA. Unlike his commercial singles, they emphasize narrative continuity in his discography, such as exploring themes of nightlife and regret.
TitleRelease DateAssociated ProjectRelease MethodPurposeNotes
"Twenty Eight"October 25, 2012TrilogyDigital single on iTunes; radio premiere on BBC Radio 1To build hype for the Trilogy compilation album release on November 13, 2012Bonus track added to House of Balloons portion; no official chart entry or certification; streamed over millions on SoundCloud post-release. [] (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-weeknd-previews-three-disc-debut-trilogy-199624/)
"Valerie"November 6, 2012TrilogyFree streaming on YouTube and SoundCloud; digital availabilityPromotional teaser for Trilogy physical and digital launchBonus track for Thursday portion; emphasized the project's interconnected storytelling; informal streaming data showed early fan engagement but no certifications. [] (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-first-listen-the-weeknd-new-songs-20121107-story.html)
"Till Dawn (Here Comes the Sun)"November 8, 2012TrilogyRadio premiere on BBC Radio 1; free stream on SoundCloudTo hype the final Trilogy rollout and introduce bonus contentExclusive bonus track for Echoes of Silence portion; tied to the compilation's midnight theme transitioning to dawn; achieved viral streaming without retail formats or official accolades. [] (https://pitchfork.com/news/48527-listen-the-weeknd-till-dawn-here-comes-the-sun/)
"King of the Fall"July 20, 2014Kiss Land tour and deluxe editionFree streaming on SoundCloud; digital promo downloadTo promote the King of the Fall Tour (September–October 2014) and upcoming Kiss Land expansionsStandalone track with no initial commercial single status; video released August 28, 2014; peaked informally on streaming charts but ineligible for Hot 100; later included on The Highlights deluxe. [] (https://www.stereogum.com/1702206/the-weeknd-king-of-the-fall-video/news/)
"After Hours"February 19, 2020After HoursDigital release; accompanied album cover revealTeaser for After Hours album launch on March 20, 2020Title track serving as narrative anchor; no radio add or retail push; amassed over 100 million streams in first week without certifications at release. [] (https://genius.com/The-weeknd-after-hours-lyrics)
"Scared to Live"March 19, 2020After HoursDigital audio release post-SNL debut (March 8, 2020); deluxe edition inclusionPromotional tie-in for After Hours during rollout, debuted live on Saturday Night LiveBallad co-produced with Oneohtrix Point Never; limited to streaming and deluxe formats; focused on emotional closure themes; no formal single status or certifications. [] (https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/the-weeknd-debuts-new-song-scared-to-live-performs-blinding-lights-snl-saturday-night-live-9330345/) [] (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-weeknd-snl-oneohtrix-point-never-964202/)
"Open Hearts"January 30, 2025Hurry Up TomorrowDigital single; exclusive immersive video on Apple Vision ProTo promote Hurry Up Tomorrow album (January 31, 2025) via innovative tech tie-inSecond Apple collaboration after "Take My Breath"; non-traditional format limited initial accessibility; emphasized visual storytelling with ambulance motif; streaming data indicated strong debut but no certifications as of November 2025. [] (https://genius.com/The-weeknd-open-hearts-lyrics) [] (https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/the-weeknd-open-hearts-video-watch-1235830303/) [] (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/11/apple-debuts-the-weeknds-immersive-music-experience-for-apple-vision-pro/)

Other contributions

Other charted or certified songs

From his second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), the track "Tell Your Friends" debuted at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, benefiting from the album's strong debut performance without dedicated single promotion. The song has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA, denoting one million units sold or streamed in the US.[63][64] On the 2016 album Starboy, multiple album tracks charted upon release, including "Party Monster" featuring Lana Del Rey, which peaked at number 16 on the Hot 100 and was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA for three million units. Similarly, "Die For You" initially charted modestly but re-entered the Hot 100 in 2022 due to TikTok virality, eventually reaching number 1 in 2023 following a remix with Ariana Grande; it has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, representing 10 million units, and amassed over two billion Spotify streams. These non-singles highlight the album's deep catalog appeal, with slower-burning longevity driven by digital platforms.[65][66][67] The 2018 EP My Dear Melancholy, peaked with "Wasted Times" at number 27 on the Hot 100, a reflective deep cut that gained traction through streaming and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. All six tracks from the EP debuted on the chart, underscoring its immediate impact despite limited singles.[68][69] From After Hours (2020), "Faith" debuted at number 45 on the Hot 100 as part of the album's full chart takeover, peaking at number 54 with sustained radio and streaming play; it exemplifies non-single longevity in the project's synth-pop era. The album saw all 14 tracks enter the chart, many sustaining positions through viral moments.[70] The 2022 album Dawn FM featured "How Do I Make You Love Me?" peaking at number 44 on the Hot 100, a non-single that contributed to 13 tracks charting, bolstered by the record's retro radio concept and playlist dominance.[71] On the 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow, album track "Open Hearts" debuted at number 48 on the Hot 100, gaining attention from its inclusion in promotional visuals and early streaming buzz; 14 tracks from the project charted overall, continuing The Weeknd's trend of comprehensive album performance. The song has surpassed 100 million Spotify streams within its first year.[72][73]

Guest appearances

The Weeknd has made select guest appearances providing vocals on non-single tracks from other artists' albums, contributing his signature falsetto and atmospheric style to enhance collaborative projects. These contributions, primarily concentrated in the early to mid-2010s, helped solidify his role as a sought-after collaborator in R&B and hip-hop, often elevating the emotional depth of the host albums. Post-2020, his involvement in such album tracks has diminished as he prioritized his solo discography and major productions.[74] His earliest notable album track appearance came in 2011 on Drake's sophomore album Take Care, where he delivered a haunting verse on "The Zone," setting a moody tone that complemented the album's introspective themes and contributed to its critical acclaim as a pivotal hip-hop/R&B fusion record. The track, which did not chart independently but benefited from the album's diamond certification in the US, showcased The Weeknd's emerging synergy with Drake, foreshadowing their ongoing professional relationship.[74][75] In 2016, The Weeknd provided the aching chorus on "FML" from Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, amplifying the song's raw exploration of addiction and vulnerability; his restrained delivery added emotional layers to West's confessional verses, helping the album achieve platinum status despite its unconventional release strategy. The track peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, underscoring its resonance within the project's experimental framework.[76] That same year, he contributed background and featured vocals to "6 Inch" on Beyoncé's Lemonade, infusing the track with a sultry, hedonistic vibe that aligned with the album's themes of empowerment and excess; this appearance marked a high-profile crossover, aiding Lemonade's multi-platinum success and cultural impact as a visual album. "6 Inch" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a gold certification in the US.[77][78]
YearLead ArtistSong TitleAlbumContributionChart Performance/Certification
2011DrakeThe ZoneTake CareFeatured verse and vocalsAlbum: Diamond (US); Track: N/A
2016Kanye WestFMLThe Life of PabloChorus vocals#66 Billboard Hot 100; Album: Platinum (US)
2016Beyoncé6 InchLemonadeFeatured and background vocals#18 Billboard Hot 100; Gold (US); Album: 4× Platinum (US)
These appearances, totaling three confirmed non-single album tracks, highlight The Weeknd's selective approach to collaborations, often aligning with artists who share his interest in blending R&B introspection with broader genre influences.

Production discography

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, began his production career as part of the Toronto-based collective known as The Noise, alongside producers Doc McKinney and Illangelo. This group specialized in crafting atmospheric, alternative R&B tracks with dark, synth-driven soundscapes, often aimed at major artists. His earliest external production credits emerged from this period, marking his transition from underground mixtapes to mainstream collaborations. These efforts helped establish his signature style of moody, cinematic beats infused with emotional depth. As of 2025, The Weeknd's external production credits remain limited, totaling three notable tracks for other lead artists, primarily from the early 2010s, reflecting his initial foray into producing beyond his own projects. While The Weeknd has primarily focused on producing his own albums—evolving from the hazy, lo-fi R&B of his 2011 mixtapes to the polished, '80s-inspired synth-pop of releases like Dawn FM (2022) and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)—his contributions to other artists' work highlight key moments in hip-hop and R&B. These productions often blended trap elements with melodic hooks, influencing the Toronto sound. No new external production credits have been confirmed for 2025.
Song TitleLead Artist (Featuring)Parent ProjectRelease YearRoleChart/Sales Impact
Crew LoveDrake (ft. The Weeknd)Take Care2011Co-producer (with Noah "40" Shebib and Illangelo)Peaked at #99 on the US Billboard Hot 100; certified Gold by the RIAA.[79][80]
The RideDrakeTake Care2011Co-producer (with Doc McKinney)Album track from the #1 Billboard 200 album; contributed to Take Care's 7x Platinum certification.[81][82]
Low LifeFuture (ft. The Weeknd)Evol2016Co-producer (with Metro Boomin, Ben Billions, and DaHeala)Peaked at #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100; certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, establishing a trap-R&B crossover hit.[83])

Notes

Release notes

The Weeknd's early releases, including the 2011 mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence, were initially self-released for free download through his independent imprint XO, without major label involvement.[84] In September 2012, following the mixtapes' underground success, XO entered a strategic partnership with Republic Records, a Universal Music Group subsidiary, enabling commercial distribution of the compilation Trilogy and subsequent projects while retaining XO as the primary imprint.[84] This transition marked a shift from digital-only, no-cost availability to physical and paid formats, with Republic handling global promotion and manufacturing.[85] Several albums have received reissues and deluxe editions, often adding remixes or bonus content to streaming and physical formats. For instance, Starboy (2016) saw a 2023 deluxe edition release on CD and streaming platforms, incorporating previously issued remixes such as Kygo's version of the title track and Ariana Grande's collaboration on "Die For You," expanding the original 18-track album to 21 songs.[86] Similarly, After Hours (2020) received a deluxe streaming update in March 2020, featuring remixes by artists including Lil Uzi Vert and Chromatics, alongside the standard edition.[87] In August 2025, Beauty Behind the Madness (2015) was reissued for its 10th anniversary with new vinyl pressings and standalone singles of key tracks, available through official retailers.[88] Regional variations in release formats have occurred, particularly for physical media. The 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow features a first-pressing black vinyl as the standard edition for both US and EU markets, while a clear vinyl variant is exclusive to US Target stores and EU independent retailers, with the latter including a shortened tracklist plus bonus tracks "Society" and "Runaway."[89] European imports of this clear vinyl edition differ from the US digital complete edition by omitting certain tracks, reflecting manufacturing and distribution adjustments for the region.[90] Alternate versions and withdrawals stem from efforts to preserve original intent amid sample clearance issues. The 2011 mixtapes underwent remixing and remastering for the 2012 Trilogy compilation, resulting in sonic enhancements like added effects on tracks such as "The Knowing," though fans often prefer the raw, unedited originals for their atmospheric quality.[91] In November 2022, The Weeknd announced plans to potentially withdraw the remastered Trilogy from streaming services once original mixtape samples were fully cleared, aiming to eliminate confusion between versions; by late 2023, the remastered edition was indeed removed from platforms like Spotify and YouTube, with standalone originals re-uploaded.[92]

Chart and certification notes

Chart positions for The Weeknd's releases are primarily tracked by Billboard in the United States, which incorporated on-demand audio streams into the Hot 100 formula starting March 24, 2012, with video streams added in November 2013, and 100 streams equating to one sale equivalent unit until adjustments in 2018 that weighted paid streams higher than ad-supported ones. Nielsen SoundScan provides the underlying sales and streaming data for these charts, aggregating figures from digital downloads, physical sales, radio airplay, and streaming services. For global performance, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) compiles annual charts based on album-equivalent units, including paid and ad-supported streams, downloads, and physical sales, with methodology revisions in 2024 to better reflect streaming economics worldwide.[93] In the United Kingdom, the Official Charts Company oversees tracking, incorporating streams since 2014 with a ratio of 100 premium streams or 600 ad-supported streams equating to one sale, subject to adjustments for declining performance to prevent manipulation. Certifications vary by region; the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards Gold for 500,000 units and Platinum for 1,000,000 units, where units include 1,500 on-demand streams equaling one since 2016.[94] The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) uses similar units for BRIT Certified awards, with singles reaching Silver at 200,000, Gold at 400,000, and Platinum at 600,000, applying Official Charts Company streaming equivalencies.[95] Notable anomalies include the retroactive charting of The Weeknd's early mixtapes, such as House of Balloons (2011), which first entered the Billboard 200 at No. 99 in February 2022 after its official streaming release, driven by accumulated streams over a decade, and has re-entered multiple times thereafter, including No. 196 in August 2025. Additionally, "Blinding Lights" (2019) set a streaming milestone on August 31, 2025, becoming the first song to surpass 5 billion streams on Spotify, contributing to its sustained chart presence and certifications.[96]

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