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<blockquote data-quote="HotNewHipHop" data-source="post: 24317" data-attributes="member: 83">At this point, it is impossible to deny that The Weeknd is one of the <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/2022-billboard-music-awards-nominations-the-weeknd-leads-with-17-nods-news.150254.html" target="_blank">biggest artists in the entire world</a>. The r&amp;b singer has achieved megastar status thanks to his endless stream of hit songs and albums. Most recently, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-weeknd-shares-alternate-world-edition-of-new-album-dawn-fm-new-mixtape.122336.html" target="_blank">The Weeknd delivered the 80s-inspired Dawn FM</a> which was essentially a radio show condensed into a neatly packaged album. While this project had some fans wanting more, there were others who felt it was his most unique piece of work yet.For a decade now, The Weeknd has been on Universal Music Group's Republic Records, and today, the label is announcing a massive long-term extension with the artists. Essentially, The Weeknd's entire catalog will continue to be managed by UMG, who are extremely excited about this deal. In a press release, Chairman &amp; CEO of UMG, Sir Lucian Grainge explained just how big this is for UMG, going forward.<img src="https://ssl.ulximg.com/public/userfiles/2022/04/28/GettyImages-1342195687.jpg" alt="The Weeknd" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><h4>Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA</h4>“Over the past decade, we have been honored to work so closely with Abel who has quickly become one of music’s most creative and important artists—a once-in-a-generation talent,&quot; Grainge said. &quot;With Sal and the XO team as our incredible partners, we’ve developed a deep trust and respect that has enabled us to successfully execute Abel’s brilliant vision. I am delighted that we are now able to expand this special relationship, welcome this world-class songwriter to UMPG, and evolve this creative partnership to new and exciting levels.”After dropping two projects in the span of two years, it is probably going to be a little while before we get another full-length project from The Weeknd. In the interim, however, there are certainly a plethora of Weeknd hits to go back and listen to while you wait for another album. <img src="https://ssl.ulximg.com/public/userfiles/2022/04/28/GettyImages-1345400689.jpg" alt="The Weeknd" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><h4>Rich Fury/Getty Images for U.N. World Food Programme</h4><a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-weeknd-signs-massive-long-term-deal-with-universal-music-group-news.151191.html" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="HotNewHipHop, post: 24317, member: 83"] At this point, it is impossible to deny that The Weeknd is one of the [URL='https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/2022-billboard-music-awards-nominations-the-weeknd-leads-with-17-nods-news.150254.html']biggest artists in the entire world[/URL]. The r&b singer has achieved megastar status thanks to his endless stream of hit songs and albums. Most recently, [URL='https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-weeknd-shares-alternate-world-edition-of-new-album-dawn-fm-new-mixtape.122336.html']The Weeknd delivered the 80s-inspired [I]Dawn FM[/I][/URL] which was essentially a radio show condensed into a neatly packaged album. While this project had some fans wanting more, there were others who felt it was his most unique piece of work yet. For a decade now, The Weeknd has been on Universal Music Group's Republic Records, and today, the label is announcing a massive long-term extension with the artists. Essentially, The Weeknd's entire catalog will continue to be managed by UMG, who are extremely excited about this deal. In a press release, Chairman & CEO of UMG, Sir Lucian Grainge explained just how big this is for UMG, going forward. [IMG alt="The Weeknd"]https://ssl.ulximg.com/public/userfiles/2022/04/28/GettyImages-1342195687.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=3][I]Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ABA[/I][/HEADING] “Over the past decade, we have been honored to work so closely with Abel who has quickly become one of music’s most creative and important artists—a once-in-a-generation talent," Grainge said. "With Sal and the XO team as our incredible partners, we’ve developed a deep trust and respect that has enabled us to successfully execute Abel’s brilliant vision. I am delighted that we are now able to expand this special relationship, welcome this world-class songwriter to UMPG, and evolve this creative partnership to new and exciting levels.” After dropping two projects in the span of two years, it is probably going to be a little while before we get another full-length project from The Weeknd. In the interim, however, there are certainly a plethora of Weeknd hits to go back and listen to while you wait for another album. [IMG alt="The Weeknd"]https://ssl.ulximg.com/public/userfiles/2022/04/28/GettyImages-1345400689.jpg[/IMG] [HEADING=3][I]Rich Fury/Getty Images for U.N. World Food Programme[/I][/HEADING] [url="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-weeknd-signs-massive-long-term-deal-with-universal-music-group-news.151191.html"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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