The Weekndsixth album, Hurry tomorrowIt may be the last thing he released under his stage name.
The singer, whose real name is Abel Makonnen Tesfaye, said he is considering retiring from the character that helped define his music and acting career after the album's release on January 25.
The Weeknd, 34, spoke about the next chapter of his life in a cover story for diverse Posted on Friday, January 10.
“It's a mental space I have to go into that I no longer have any desire for. “I feel like it comes with a lot,” he explained. “You have personality, but then you have competition in everything. It's become a rat race: more accolades, more success, more shows, more albums, more awards, more first places. “It's not over until you're done with it.”
This thinking came in part from On-stage incident at SoFi Stadium While there Hours later until dawn Tour 2022. The Weeknd found his voice broken at the start of his show and was unable to recover. He eventually had to offer the public refunds and promise a new date.
Part of me was actually thinking, “You've lost your voice because it's done; You've lost your voice.” You said what you had to say. Don't overdo the party, you can end it now and live a happy life. “You know? Put a bow on it: Hurry tomorrow. Now we are here. When is a good time to leave, if not at your peak? Once you understand more about who I am, it's time to pivot.
This doesn't mean The Weeknd is quitting music. Although he has also delved into acting, including that which accompanies it Hurry tomorrow The movie also stars him Jenna OrtegaHe admitted that music will probably always be a part of his life.
“I don’t think I can stop doing it. But everything has to feel like a challenge.” “And to me now, The Weeknd, whatever that is, has been mastered. No one will do The Weeknd better than me, and I will never do it better than he does. I think I overcame all the challenges with this character, and that's why I'm really excited about this movie, because I love that challenge.
The Weeknd isn't out to please anyone else. For example, he admitted that it was “unfortunate” that this happened short-lived HBO show, idolHe received a lot of criticism, but that's not why he did it. It was about his expression as an artist. That's why he's looking forward to the next challenge, whatever it may be.
“I just want to know what comes next,” he said. “I want to know what tomorrow looks like.”
