The Weeknd has solidified his status as one of the most influential artists of the last decade, continuing to break records. His second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness, has now surpassed 10 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone makes him the first artist in Spotify history to have three albums—After Hours, Starboy, and Beauty Behind the Madness—each cross the 10 billion stream mark. With this achievement, The Weeknd outpaces other streaming giants like Drake, Post Malone, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Ed Sheeran, all of whom have two albums in the 10-billion club.
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Beauty Behind the Madness, released in 2015, remains a career-defining moment for The Weeknd. Featuring hits like “Can’t Feel My Face,” his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, and the Oscar-nominated track “Earned It” from the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, the album showcased his immense talent, paving the way for his subsequent successes. It also marked his first Billboard 200 chart-topping album and earned him the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
Nearly 10 years later, The Weeknd is gearing up to release his sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Preceded by the hit singles “Dancing With The Flames,” “Timeless,” and “São Paulo,” the album is set to drop on January 24th, serving as the final chapter in his trilogy.
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