The Weeknd has released another music video to accompany a track from his latest album, 'Dawn FM'. This particular mix is feat. the Swedish House Mafia.
We recently reported on Timbaland comparing this new album to the level of 'Thriller'
Timbaland - The Weeknd’s New Album .. Thriller?
Timbaland has voiced his approval of The Weeknd‘s new album ‘Dawn FM’, and has likened it to Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller’.
The Canadian superstar’s fifth studio album – the follow-up to 2020’s ‘After Hours’ – was released yesterday (January 7) and so far has been met with much acclaim.
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The MJ vibes are usually quite strong in most of Abels (The Weeknds real name) work, and this isn't any different. Throughout the video, there are strong vibes of MJ up until mid-way through where he is then dancing on a light-up floor - akin to Billie Jean. The moves, the style - It's slick.
It's definitely worth checking out the full video. See below.
The 'Billie Jean' homage segment starts at 1:28
Pretty cool.
What's Our View?
A lot of fans usually compare this to 'riding on MJs name/style' - I don't necessarily agree with this. It's clear Weeknds' a fan. I'm unaware of any shade he's ever thrown MJs way. A lot of the comments on his latest work show appreciation, and recognise the nod to MJ. Each to their own!
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