The Weeknd's Next Album Will Be Inspired By Pandemic, BLM Movement

Like everyone else, 2020 put a halt to The Weeknd's plans. However, the superstar has channeled the extra time into the follow-up to After Hours.

In his new interview with TMRW, the singer opened up about what he's been doing amid quarantine. "I have been more inspired and creative during the pandemic than I might normally be while on the road...The pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and the tensions of the election have mostly created a sense of gratitude for what I have and closeness with the people near me," he said in the feature, which is toted as a 100-page 'zine dedicated to the chart-topper.

Elsewhere in the issue, Abel took a trip down memory lane to discuss how his voice has changed over the years. "My natural singing voice was inspired and shaped by Ethiopian music," he explained, adding that he only adapted as the years came and went. "The older I got, I was exposed to more music, and my voice became a chameleon going into different characters with each album. By following my own path and breaking industry norms, it seems to be influencing others."

In addition to reflecting on his voice, the hitmaker also turned his attention to his discography, including his trio of mixtapes from the early 2010s. "I was laser focused back then and I'm laser focused right now. This has been the story of my 20s." he said. "I feel like I spent the last 10 years creating a sound and most of my career, I've either been running away from it or duplicating it. After Hours was the perfect piece of art for me to show my tenure in the industry."

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