This is a complete guide to the most sought-after of these tracks, broken down by era and current status.
The world of unreleased The Weeknd songs is a vast, mysterious vault of leaked tracks, discarded album concepts, and scrapped collaborations. For die-hard fans, these tracks offer an unfiltered look into Tesfaye’s creative evolution, showcasing the raw experimentation behind his cinematic eras. Why Abel’s Unreleased Catalog Holds Mythic Status
A demo that showcases a more cynical, toxic, and honest look at his early life in Toronto.
In a major event, The Weeknd performed a massive concert in São Paulo that was live-streamed globally. The show was a landmark moment for fans of unreleased music, as it featured the live debut of seven unreleased tracks from the upcoming album. These included "Wake Me Up" (feat. Justice), "Take Me Back to LA," "Timeless" (feat. Playboi Carti), "São Paulo" (feat. Anitta), and the album's title track, "Hurry Up Tomorrow".
The Weeknd has an extensive catalog of unreleased music, ranging from his early pre-Trilogy demos to tracks from scrapped albums like the 2017 project often referred to as "Blue" or his upcoming final chapter Essential Tracks & Fan Favorites
Several unreleased tracks have achieved legendary status within the XO community, with fans actively petitioning for their official release. "Hold Your Heart"
The Weeknd was heavily involved in the HBO series The Idol , for which he also starred, co-wrote, co-produced, and served as the musical mastermind behind its soundtrack. While songs like "Popular," "One of the Girls," and "Like a God" were officially released, many fans believe several other tracks from the show's writing sessions remain unreleased, adding to his ever-growing archive.
Just days after releasing After Hours , The Weeknd surprised fans by dropping a deluxe version of the album featuring three brand new, officially released songs that felt like essential chapters of the album's story:
Artists of Tesfaye’s caliber record hundreds of tracks for every dozen that make the final album cut. The Weeknd's unreleased material generally falls into three categories:
The Pre-Trilogy Era: "The Noise" EP & Kin Kane (2007–2010)
Before it was reworked into the smooth, radio-friendly track "Acquainted" on Beauty Behind the Madness , "Girls Born in the 90s" existed as a darker, more explicit anthem. Many fans prefer the unreleased version for its haunting production and raw lyricism, which aligned closer to his Trilogy roots. "Take Me Back to LA"
Entire sonic directions abandoned when his life or mindset changed. The most famous example is the melancholic album he scrapped in 2018 after a breakup, pivoting instead to the upbeat but dark After Hours .
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