Did you know that 12 years ago, on September 26th The Weeknd discovered Lana Del Rey through tumblr, and was the first one to ask BBC Radio 1 to put 'Video Games' on their playlist. In fact in an interview Abel admits that when he met Lana, he felt that he had found the girl who was writing in her songs, that is, I found her muse for her songs. The Weeknd and Lana met in 2010, the year in which the Weeknd launched "Trilogy", and it is seen that they became very good friends, so much so that the voice of a woman who sounds in "Lonely Star" is inspired by Lana del Rey and it should be clarified that Lana helped a producer the album, "BBTM".On the surface, The Weeknd and Del Rey might seem like very different artists. After all, The Weeknd’s music hip hop and soul sound feels more in line with someone like Ariana Grande. Meanwhile, Del Rey’s career lives much more in line with rock-infused pop. However, the two artists are much more similar than the genres of their music might reveal.For instance, The Weeknd and Del Rey both often capture a dream-like quality in their songs. In addition, their lyrical content dips into dark territory, such as their preoccupation with drug references. So it makes sense they would work well together. And so they have. Beginning with The Weeknd’s 2015 single “Prisoner,” they’ve worked together on five songs.Although the Grammy Awards have yet to bestow a trophy to Del Rey, her work certainly makes a huge impact on The Weeknd. In fact, the “Blinding Lights” singer once revealed just how vital she is to his own music. In a 2015 interview with Pitchfork, The Weeknd explained the interconnected nature of Del Rey’s music and his own. “Me and Lana have been friends for a long time. I’ve inspired her. She’s inspired me. I feel like we’ve always been talking to each other through our music. She is the girl in my music, and I am the guy in her music. It’s just this ghostly collaboration that feels the most natural on the whole [Beauty Behind the Madness] album. Even the whole monologue intro on “Lonely Star” from [my 2011 mixtape] Thursday - I just realized now that that’s Lana. That’s Lana’s voice. I mean, it’s my voice pitched up, but it’s her. It’s who she is. She was definitely the first feature that I wanted to bring on this album.” The Weeknd and Del Rey are more than just collaborators, it seems. The pair’s music - according to The Weeknd - is spiritually linked. Perhaps this revelation puts into context not only the collaborations between these two but their respective catalogs as well. As great collaborations he has Prisoner, Party Monster where Lana makes Background vocals, Stargirl Interlude, Lust for Life and Money Power and Glory an unreleased remix by The weeknd for the album kissland but the original is from Lana's album Ultraviolence.Anyway, long life to this wonderful collaboration. Abelana Forever 🥰🥰September 26 Abelana Anniversary. 12 years ago The Weeknd discovered Lana on Tumblr and they became friends ❤❤❤
This was my first introduction to Lana. I've been a fan ever since. Glad I got to see her concert when she was touring this album, the LA To The Moon tour...It was the first time there was more optimism in her lyrics and talking about state of the world. She said this album, especially 'Love,' is like a love letter to her fans.
This was a real pleasure to enjoy watching ! I'm appreciating you taking the time to detail all the little gems 💎 that this album holds. I can't tell you how excited I am for Lana's NEXT body of work, Norman !!!!!! 💙🩵💙🩵
Don’t feel bad for repeating the same words when giving your thoughts! Many reactors who react to her work apologize for constantly saying after each track “it’s so beautiful” and stuff of that nature haha.
this album really feels like a good conclusion/reflection of her early career.. "Born to Die" and "Lust for Life" as titles really contrast each other :P
I'm gonna call it - you haven't yet heard your favourite Lana album. Her lyrics become more poetic and personal from here on. Did Ultraviolence ever grow on you?
lol, your reaction to hearing stevie’s voice. to me heroin/change/get free is a bridge between her pre-NFR albums and NFR/post-NFR era. the next 4 albums are much more diaristic. your response to change tells me you have much to look forward to! v excited for future reactions.
The weeknd is basically Lana's male version. I highly recommend it. Embrace yourself to an experience that you will not regret. I'd be the first person there to enjoy your videos 😎
