There’s a reason The Weeknd still dominates a cultural moment like it’s second nature. With his film Hurry Up Tomorrow poised to debut next week, Abel Tesfaye isn’t just resting on cinematic laurels—he’s doubling down on musical relevance. The release of the “Timeless (Remix),” now bolstered by the fiery presence of Doechii, is not only a timely move, it’s a shot of sonic adrenaline.
Originally a dreamy, almost spectral track featuring the genre-skating Playboi Carti, “Timeless” has always had that late-night drive allure—somewhere between a fever dream and a whispered confession. But with Doechii’s arrival on the remix, the track takes a sharp turn into swaggering declaration. It’s no longer just moody; it’s brimming with menace and momentum.
Doechii doesn’t so much enter the song as she owns it. Her verse is a parade of flexes, but never hollow ones. “I been legit since I came out the swamp,” she snarls, and you believe it. Her delivery lands like a thrown gauntlet, daring anyone to question her meteoric rise. Name-dropping Top Dawg and pgLang with surgical precision, she turns what could’ve been industry clout-chasing into razor-sharp self-branding. She knows who she is—and where she’s going—and you’re either with her or already behind.
If “Timeless” was a vibe before, it’s a movement now. The remix doesn’t just reheat a fan favorite; it transforms it. Playboi Carti’s slippery presence still floats in the background, but Doechii steals the spotlight and makes the track feel reborn. This isn’t The Weeknd featuring Doechii—it’s a collaboration that redefines both artists’ reach in 2025.
Doechii’s ascent over the past year has felt less like a rise and more like a reckoning. Her 2024 mixtape still has long legs, “Anxiety” has found a second life in the cultural bloodstream, and she’s shown up to the Met Gala not just as a guest, but as a moment. Now, with this remix under her belt, she’s transcended the typical feature slot and entered a new tier of artistic impact.
What’s perhaps most impressive here is the chemistry. The Weeknd could’ve picked anyone for this remix—hell, he didn’t need to drop a remix at all. But bringing in Doechii doesn’t just show good taste; it shows he’s listening, watching, and still curating culture rather than chasing it.
