What a way to kick off 2022 – The Weeknd is dropping his fifth album Dawn FM.  The Weeknd posted the album’s cover earlier today (Jan. 4) which is a photo of Abel, only decades older.

 

 

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The Weeknd then posted a minute-long video teaser, which you can hear a radio DJ announcing, “You are now listening to 103.5: Dawn FM. You’ve been in the dark for way too long, it’s time to walk into the light and accept your fate with open arms.”

 

 

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Dubbed as “A new sonic universe from the mind of The Weeknd,” Dawn FM is said to feature Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Oneohtrix Point Never and Jim Carrey!  Following the release of The Weeknd’s teaser, Jim tweeted, “I listened to Dawn FM with my good friend Abel @theweeknd last night. It was deep and elegant and it danced me around the room. I’m thrilled to play a part in his symphony.”

 

https://twitter.com/JimCarrey/status/1478079298779058177

 

 

Here’s the tracklist – 16 brand new songs including ‘Take My Breath.’

 

 

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And ahead of its release, The Weeknd tweets, “The beautiful silence and calmness before the storm … make sure you tune in to #DawnFM tomorrow night … enjoy.”

 

https://twitter.com/theweeknd/status/1478868642745896960

 

The Weeknd’s new LP is set to drop on Friday Jan.7.

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