The Weeknd collaborates with Mike Dean on his new album 4:23.
The Weeknd co-produced the album, which has 13 tracks, four of which feature The Weeknd’s vocals: “Artificial Intelligence,” “Defame Moi,” “More Coke!!” and “Emotionless.”
The renowned producer revealed that he and The Weeknd recorded the songs in the week following Coachella, where the Canadian superstar performed alongside Metro Boomin.
No throw always. We made all the music last week after coachella
— MIKE DEAN! #MWA (@therealmikedean) April 27, 2023
The Weeknd has also collaborated with Dean on music for his HBO show “The Idol,” including his most recent single “Double Fantasy” with Future. The first installment of the soundtrack, The Idol, Vol. 1, will be released alongside the show.
double fantasy out / mike dean album tonight / cannes in May / episode 1 on june 4th / soundtrack pending… yeah, we’re in THE IDOL universe now. pic.twitter.com/hUdBael3kb
— Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd) April 28, 2023
“Soundtrack in the works… “Yeah, we’re now in THE IDOL universe,” The Weeknd tweeted.
“The Idol,” co-created by The Weeknd and “Euphoria’s” Sam Levinson, will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, with the first episode premiering on Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
