I’ll never forget the countless nights spent in my room during the pandemic. The world outside felt distant, but “Blinding Lights” filled the silence. Half a decade later, as I listen to Hurry Up Tomorrow — The Weeknd’s new album — it’s surreal that his music has continued to be the soundtrack for my personal moments of reflection and growth. The first song of the album, “Wake Me Up,” couldn’t have been a more terrific start with the transcendent vocals. When the beat dropped at 1:48, I thought I was listening to Michael Jackson for a moment, and not without reason. Throughout this track and his career, The Weeknd has demonstrated a rare ability to blend vulnerability with bold, genre-defining production To read more, click the link in bio. #designbyfrancescalorruso #storybyjeremygeorge #photocourtesyofimdb