Songs [upd] - Unreleased The Weeknd
3 AM (Talk to Me) Era: My Dear Melancholy, (2018, extended sessions) Producer: Skrillex, Gesaffelstein Leak Date: December 2020 (via a mysterious SoundCloud account named “@xotwod”) Sound: A blistering, industrial R&B track. Skrillex’s signature growling bass meets Gesaffelstein’s cold, metallic percussion. Abel raps—not sings—the first verse in a drugged-out flow about a secret Vegas wedding that fell apart after 48 hours. The outro is a voicemail from a woman laughing, then hanging up.
Ultimately, the sprawling catalog of unreleased songs cements The Weeknd's status as a generational workaholic. For every masterpiece he shares with the world, there are a dozen hidden gems locked away—safeguarding the mystery of pop music's most enigmatic anti-hero.
"Girls Born in the 90s" (the heavily praised, darker original demo for what eventually became "Acquainted") and "In the Mood."
: A remix of the Lana Del Rey track that predates their official collaborations. Fan Favorites and Leaks
, Abel recorded a series of upbeat, radio-friendly tracks with a production team called The Noise. These songs often surprise newer fans with their polished, traditional R&B feel. "Birthday Suit" Unreleased The Weeknd Songs
Fans argue that the from 2014-2015 are the most emotionally transparent. Without the pressure of radio singles, Abel sings about his crumbling relationship with Bella Hadid in explicit, uncomfortable detail.
Are you hoping for a "lost tapes" album from Abel in the future?
: One of the most famous early leaks, recorded as a demo potentially intended for Drake .
For over a decade, Abel Tesfaye—known globally as The Weeknd—has shaped the landscape of contemporary R&B and pop. From the shadowy, anonymous origins of his 2011 mixtape House of Balloons to the cinematic synth-pop stadium eras of After Hours and Dawn FM , Tesfaye has maintained one of the most prolific work ethics in modern music. 3 AM (Talk to Me) Era: My Dear
For over a decade, Abel Tesfaye—collectively known as The Weeknd—has shaped the landscape of modern R&B and pop music. While his official discography boasts record-breaking hits like "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy," there is an equally fascinating world existing just out of sight. A vast treasure trove of unreleased tracks, leaked demos, and discarded album concepts circulates through the depths of the internet.
Which of these mentioned songs ("Take Me Back to LA," "Hold Your Heart") would you want to see officially released?
: Not a cover, but an original track featuring the "sexy, syrupy" vocals that would eventually become his trademark. The "Lost" Albums and Scrapped Eras
Before House of Balloons shocked the internet, Abel recorded under various names like "The Noise." This era features a more conventional R&B sound compared to the dark, hazy atmosphere he eventually popularized. The outro is a voicemail from a woman
Mercy (On My Knees) Era: Hurry Up Tomorrow (2024, scrapped lead single) Producer: Mike Dean, Justice Leak Date: February 2025 Sound: The most “finished” unreleased track. A stadium-sized, French-touch electronic gospel song. Abel sings in his chest voice about public downfall and redemption. A children’s choir enters in the final minute, singing the melody from “Blinding Lights” in Latin. It ends with a phone ringing three times, then a click. No voicemail. Just silence.
From the Trilogy era to the scrapped Hurry Up Tomorrow sessions, Abel's vault is deeper than most artists' discographies. The Weeknd's Unreleased Tracks from Hurry Up Tomorrow
As Abel moved toward a cinematic, concept-heavy style, many demos were discarded to keep the narrative tight. "Take Me Back to LA"
Several unreleased tracks have achieved legendary status within the XO community, with fans actively petitioning for their official release. "Hold Your Heart"
