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Timeless (The Weeknd and Playboi Carti song)

"Timeless" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd and American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released on September 27, 2024, through XO and Republic Records. It is the second single from the former's upcoming sixth studio album Hurry Up Tomorrow.

"Timeless"
Single by the Weeknd and Playboi Carti
from the album Hurry Up Tomorrow
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2024 (2024-09-27)
Genre
Length4:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Dancing in the Flames"
(2024) 		"Timeless"
(2024)
Playboi Carti singles chronology
"All Red"
(2024) 		"Timeless"
(2024)
Music video
"Timeless" on YouTube

Background and release

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The two artists first collaborated on the song "Popular" with American singer Madonna, released as part of the now scrapped soundtrack album from The Idol.[1] Following the collaboration, the Weeknd went on to praise what he and Carti brought together on the track and during their sessions.[2] On August 26, 2024, Carti posted a photo of himself facetiming the Weeknd on his Instagram, hinting at a possible second collaboration.[3] On September 7, the singer brought out Carti for his "one night only" concert in São Paulo to perform a live debut of "Timeless",[4] a cover of "Fein" (2023) by Travis Scott and Carti, as well as the Weeknd's "Until I Bleed Out" (2020).[5][6] The concert was followed up by the release of the lead single "Dancing in the Flames".[7] On September 25, the Weeknd shared a social media post with a screenshot from the music video.[2] He simultaneously confirmed the song to be released on September 27.[8]

Music video

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The music video would be teased two days before the single's initial release; a still picture from the music video was posted on the Weeknd's Instagram page.[9] The music video was eventually released on the Weeknd's YouTube page, three days after the song's release.[10] Directed by Gunner Stahl and LouieKnows, who both previously had worked frequently with Playboi Carti.[11]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Timeless"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 11
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[13] 1
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 4
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[15] 14
Germany (Official German Charts)[16] 8
Global 200 (Billboard)[17] 8
Ireland (IRMA)[18] 9
Italy (FIMI)[19] 46
Lithuania (AGATA)[20] 2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[21] 24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[22] 4
Norway (VG-lista)[23] 3
Singapore (RIAS)[24] 12
South Korea Download (Circle)[25] 154
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[26] 72
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 17
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 2
UK Singles (OCC)[29] 7
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[30] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[31] 3
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[32] 1

References

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  1. ^ Mamo, Heran (June 2, 2023). "The Weeknd, Madonna & Playboi Carti Come Together on "Popular" Track: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Williams, Aaron (September 25, 2024). "The Weeknd Shared A Teaser Of "Timeless", His Ominous-Looking Collaboration With Playboi Carti". Uproxx. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Ivey, Justin (August 26, 2024). "Playboi Carti Fans On High Alert Over The Weeknd Tease". AllHipHop. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Jones, Abby (September 7, 2024). "Watch The Weeknd Debut New Songs With Playboi Carti & Anitta In São Paulo". Stereogum. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Aswad, Jem (September 7, 2024). "The Weeknd Brings Out Anitta and Playboi Carti, Premieres Several New Songs at Massive Concert in Brazil". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  6. ^ Kreps, Daniel (September 8, 2024). "See the Weeknd Debut Hurry Up Tomorrow Songs at Livestreamed Sao Paulo Show". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Mamo, Heran (September 25, 2024). "The Weeknd & Playboi Carti's "Timeless" Collab Is Coming Soon". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Andrews, Elias (September 25, 2024). "The Weeknd Reveals Release Date For Playboi Carti Collab "Timeless"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Weeknd Teases Upcoming Collaboration With Playboi Carti". Hypebeast. September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  10. ^ Saponara, Michael (September 30, 2024). "The Weeknd & Playboi Carti Throw a 'Timeless' Party & You're Not Invited: Watch the Gloomy Video". Billboard. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  11. ^ The Weeknd (September 30, 2024). The Weeknd – Timeless with Playboi Carti (Official Music Video). Retrieved September 30, 2024 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  13. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  14. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  15. ^ "The Weeknd: Timeless (with Playboi Carti)" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "The Weeknd / Playboi Carti – Timeless" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  17. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  18. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  19. ^ "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 40" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  20. ^ "2024 40-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  21. ^ "The Weeknd / Playboi Carti – Timeless" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  22. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  23. ^ "Singel 2024 uke 40". VG-lista. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  24. ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 40 (27 Sep - 3 Oct 2024)". RIAS. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  25. ^ "Download Chart – Week 39 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  26. ^ "Top 100 Canciónes: Week 40 (2024)". El Portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  27. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 40". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  28. ^ "The Weeknd / Playboi Carti – Timeless". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  29. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  30. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  31. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  32. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
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