I recently listened to The Weeknd’s latest album on a long drive through the picturesque countryside of Aotearoa, NZ and for the most part I wanted to stop the car, get out & dance.

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” is a far cry from his previous more Pop/RnB driven albums. In fact this one feels like it’s straight out of the 80s with heavy synths & dance beats.

And the first song delivers just that. “Wake Me Up” honestly screams trauma & cocaine (like most of the album) but damn does this one hit hard and I’m here for it.

The Weeknd & Justice – Wake Me Up

Teaming up with powerhouse French Electro duo – Justice, this track will get you moving or taking your clothes off. When the beat drops it’s a straight rip of Michael Jackson’s Thriller but who cares? It made me feel like the first time I heard Thriller. Euphoric, unable to keep still, electric!

It really seems like this is the sister song to his mega hits Can’t Feel My Face & Blinding Lights, dark melancholic lyrics paired with a demon of a dance track that will get you going. This is what The Weeknd does best.

I highly recommend chucking this song (and the rest of the album) on when you’re starting your next bender or simply your weekend. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Available at Flying Out and all good record stores on vinyl and cd. Get your copy today!