By Amanda Anabeza, Courier Staff Writer
Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer, known as The Weeknd, announced the debut of his new album, “Starboy”, expected to be released on November 25, 2016.
The day before the lead single “Starboy” was released, The Weeknd tweeted a photo of the album cover which soon received a lot of attention. In the picture, there is one thing that seems to stand out to his fans. Where did his hair go? He seems to have cut his hair to symbolize a new chapter for his music.
His collaboration with Daft Punk, French electronic duo, also suggests the beginning of The Weeknd’s new sound. He decides it’s time to stray from his usual dark R&B vibes that he has been known for over the past few years. His last album, “Beauty Behind the Madness” went multi-platinum. Can he do it again with “Starboy”?
“Starboy” is Jamaican slang that is used for a person who is seen as cool or important among their peers. The song “Starboy” itself is The Weeknd expressing his realization of stardom. The chorus suggests that he blames his fans for making him the big musician that he is today. He seems to have mixed feelings towards his fame.
A day ago he released another song from the album, “False Alarm”, that hints towards the same concept. He sings about a materialistic woman who is dealing with the pressure that stems from her privileged lifestyle.
