"Timeless" is a song by the Canadian singer the Weeknd and the American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released on September 27, 2024, through XO and Republic Records. It is the second single from the former's upcoming sixth studio album Hurry Up Tomorrow.
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| Single by the Weeknd and Playboi Carti | ||||
| from the album Hurry Up Tomorrow | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 4:16 | |||
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Background
editThe two artists first collaborated on the song "Popular" with American singer Madonna, released as part of the now scrapped soundtrack album from The Idol.[1] Following the collaboration, the Weeknd went on to praise what he and Carti brought together on the track and during their sessions.[2] On August 26, 2024, Carti posted a photo of himself facetiming the Weeknd on his Instagram, hinting at a possible second collaboration.[3] On September 7, the singer brought out Carti for his "one night only" concert in São Paulo to perform a live debut of "Timeless",[4] a cover of "Fein" (2023) by Travis Scott and Carti, as well as the Weeknd's "Until I Bleed Out" (2020).[5][6] The concert was followed up by the release of the lead single "Dancing in the Flames".[7] On September 25, the Weeknd shared a social media post with a screenshot from the music video.[2] He simultaneously confirmed the song to be released on September 27.[8]
References
edit- ^ Mamo, Heran (June 2, 2023). "The Weeknd, Madonna & Playboi Carti Come Together on "Popular" Track: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (September 25, 2024). "The Weeknd Shared A Teaser Of "Timeless", His Ominous-Looking Collaboration With Playboi Carti". Uproxx. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (August 26, 2024). "Playboi Carti Fans On High Alert Over The Weeknd Tease". AllHipHop. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Abby (September 7, 2024). "Watch The Weeknd Debut New Songs With Playboi Carti & Anitta In São Paulo". Stereogum. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (September 7, 2024). "The Weeknd Brings Out Anitta and Playboi Carti, Premieres Several New Songs at Massive Concert in Brazil". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (September 8, 2024). "See the Weeknd Debut Hurry Up Tomorrow Songs at Livestreamed Sao Paulo Show". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (September 25, 2024). "The Weeknd & Playboi Carti's "Timeless" Collab Is Coming Soon". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Andrews, Elias (September 25, 2024). "The Weeknd Reveals Release Date For Playboi Carti Collab "Timeless"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 26, 2024.