The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has ignited speculation among fans about the imminent release of new music. On Tuesday (Feb. 13), the acclaimed artist shared a series of photos on his Instagram Stories, providing a glimpse into what appears to be a music studio. One particularly intriguing snapshot captures Tesfaye standing behind a microphone. To catch a glimpse of these images before they vanish, interested fans can head to his Instagram.
This teaser follows Tesfaye’s post a month ago, where he showcased the album covers of his 2020 release, “After Hours,” and his latest work, “Dawn FM,” released in 2022. Accompanying these visuals was a third slide, featuring a black background, a prominent white question mark, and a parental advisory warning label. In the caption, he simply wrote “3,” signaling the impending arrival of the third installment in his album trilogy.
In a revealing interview with W Magazine in May 2023, Tesfaye hinted that his next studio album would mark the conclusion of The Weeknd chapter. Expressing his desire to evolve creatively, he stated, “It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter. I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn. The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd. This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say.”
