Following the massive success of his recently released song for "Avatar: The Way of Water," The Weeknd is just testing out the waters in preparation for new music.
According to his interview with Hollywood Reporter, the "Blinding Lights" singer was deeply moved and inspired by the first "Avatar" movie that came out over a decade ago.
Aside from being inspired, he also revealed that when the movie came out in 2009, he was in a pretty bad place, describing it as "probably the darkest time of [his] life."
"I was homeless, pretty much. I had dropped out of school. I didn't know if I was going to succeed as a musician," The Weeknd said.
"I didn't know if I was going to be able to live to see tomorrow. And I remember I somehow got to see the film in theaters. I don't know how I got in. It was such an escape from my real life that the film is tattooed in my brain."
Although it is now very obvious that the tables have turned and that he is now, in fact, one of the most successful artists in this generation.
He's so busy that his name is all over the place, and it is even linked with "The Idol," a show on HBO, as well as other music endeavors like collabs with SZA.
With all these projects going on, fans wonder if he still has the time to make new music.
Apparently, he does. He confirmed that he is "working on new music," reports say.
"I've definitely been inspired. I've been in the studio," The Weeknd added.
Comeback
The Weeknd's potential next album will succeed his successful and well-loved fifth studio album, "Dawn FM."
Despite the success of the album, The Weeknd was sorely snubbed by the Recording Academy, and "Dawn FM" did not receive any nominations at the recent Grammy Awards.
This snub was unnoticed by fans and the singer himself, who decided that he will be coming back with a new album that might be just as good-or better-than "Dawn FM" and "After Hours."
The Weeknd, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has received numerous awards and accolades, including four Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Music Awards, and more.
Aside from his achievements in music, he has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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