The Weeknd Releases New Album Dawn FM: Listen and Read the Full Credits (2024)

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01 Dawn FM 02 Gasoline 03 How Do I Make You Love Me? 04 Take My Breath 05 Sacrifice 06 A Tale By Quincy 07 Out of Time 08 Here We Go... Again [ft. Tyler the Creator] 09 Best Friends 10 Is There Someone Else? 11 Starry Eyes 12 Every Angel Is Terrifying 13 Don’t Break My Heart 14 I Heard You’re Married [ft. Lil Wayne] 15 Less Than Zero 16 Phantom Regret by Jim FAQs References

The Weeknd has released Dawn FM, a new album that he announced earlier this week. The album features contributions from Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Quincy Jones, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jim Carrey, Swedish House Mafia, Max Martin, Calvin Harris, and Uncut Gems co-director Josh Safdie. It also includes the 2021 single “Take My Breath.” Listen to the new album and check out the album’s credits below.

The new album’s sudden arrival follows the long rollout campaign of the Weeknd’s 2020 album After Hours. Read “The Weeknd’s Director Alex Lill Unpacks the Singer’s Eccentric String of After Hours TV Performances” on the Pitch.

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The Weeknd: Dawn FM

01 Dawn FM

Producer: Max Martin, Oneohtrix Point Never, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin
Additional Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Jasper Randall, Jim Carrey, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Choir Arranger: Jasper Randall
Engineer: Jeremy Lertola, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: OPN, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Member: Angela Parrish, Anna Davidson, Bri Holland, Colombier, Joanna Wallfisch, Katie Hampton, Rachel Panchal, Sara Mann, Sara Margaret Huff
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: OPN, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Jeremy Lertola, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Voice: Jim Carrey

02 Gasoline

Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Co-Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Engineer: Jeremy Lertola, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Jeremy Lertola, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter

03 How Do I Make You Love Me?

Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Axel Hedfors, Daniel Lopatin, Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Axel Hedfors, Daniel Lopatin, Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Co-Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Swedish House Mafia
Engineer: Jeremy Lertola, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Jeremy Lertola, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter

04 Take My Breath

Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Martin Max Sandberg, Oscar Holter
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Martin Max Sandberg, Oscar Holter
Associated Performer: David Bukovinszky, Elvira Anderfjärd, Magnus Sjölander, Mattias Bylund, Mattias Johansson, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Shellback, The Weeknd
Background vocalist: Elvira Anderfjärd
Bass: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Cello: David Bukovinszky
Drums: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Shellback, The Weeknd
Engineer: Sam Holland
Keyboards: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Percussion: Magnus Sjölander
Programming: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Strings: Mattias Bylund
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea
Violin: Mattias Johansson

05 Sacrifice

Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Axel Hedfors, Carl Nordström, Kevin Duane Mccord, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Axel Hedfors, Carl Nordström, Kevin Duane Mccord, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Co-Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Swedish House Mafia
Engineer: Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Contains a sample of “I Want to Thank You” written by Kevin Duane McCord and performed by
Alicia Myers

06 A Tale By Quincy

Producer: Jeff Gitty, Max Martin, OPN, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Jeff Gitty, Quincy Jones
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Jeff Gitty, Quincy Jones
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Quincy Jones
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Sam Holland
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Voice: Quincy Jones

07 Out of Time

Producer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Tetsuro Harada, Tomoko Aran
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Tetsuro Harada, Tomoko Aran
Additional Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Jim Carrey, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Jeremy Lertola, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Voice: Jim Carrey
Contains a sample of “Midnight Pretenders” written by Tomoko Aran and Tetsuro Hamada and performed by Tomoko Aran

08 Here We Go... Again [ft. Tyler the Creator]

Producer: Benny Bock, Brian Kennedy, Bruce Johnston, Charlie Coffeen, Rex Kudo, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Benny Bock, Brian Kennedy, Bruce Johnston, Charlie Coffeen, Christian Love, Rex Kudo, Tyler Okonma
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Benny Bock, Brian Kennedy, Bruce Johnston, Charlie Coffeen, Christian Love, Rex Kudo, Tyler Okonma
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Benny Bock, Brian Kennedy, Bruce Johnston, Charlie Coffeen, Christian Love, Max Martin, Rex Kudo, The Weeknd
Background Vocalist: Christian Love
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Michael Ilbert, Shin Kamiyama
Featured Artist: Tyler, The Creator
Keyboards: Benny Bock, Brian Kennedy, Charlie Coffeen, Rex Kudo, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Benny Bock, Brian Kennedy, Charlie Coffeen, Rex Kudo, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Michael Ilbert, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Arranger: Bruce Johnston
Vocal Producer: Max Martin
Vocals: Bruce Johnston

09 Best Friends

Producer: DaHeala, Matt Cohn, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Jason Quenneville
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Jason Quenneville
Additional Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: DaHeala, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: DaHeala, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: DaHeala, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama

10 Is There Someone Else?

Producer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, Peter Lee Johnson, The Weeknd, Tommy Brown
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Peter Lee Johnson, Tommy Brown
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Peter Lee Johnson, Tommy Brown
Additional Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Member: Angela Parrish, Anna Davidson, Bri Holland, Colombier, Joanna Wallfisch, Katie Hampton, Rachel Panchal, Sara Mann, Sara Margaret Huff
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter

11 Starry Eyes

Producer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd,
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Peter Lee Johnson, Tommy Brown
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Peter Lee Johnson, Tommy Brown
Additional Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: David Bukovinszky, Jasper Randall, Mattias Bylund, Mattias Johansson, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, Peter Noos Johansson, The Weeknd
Cello: David Bukovinszky
Choir Arranger: Jasper Randall
Engineer: Jeremy Lertola, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Member: Angela Parrish, Anna Davidson, Bri Holland, Jessica Rotter, Joanna Wallfisch, Katie Hampton, Rachel Panchal, Sara Mann, Sara Margaret Huff
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Jeremy Lertola, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Trombone: Peter Noos Johansson
Violin: Mattias Johansson
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter

12 Every Angel Is Terrifying

Producer: Matt Cohn, OPN, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Matt Cohn
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Matt Cohn
Additional Producer: Matt Cohn
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Jasper Randall, Josh Safdie, Max Martin, OPN, The Weeknd
Choir Arranger: Jasper Randall
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: OPN, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Member: Angela Parrish, Anna Davidson, Bri Holland, Jessica Rotter, Joanna Wallfisch, Katie Hampton, Rachel Panchal, Sara Mann, Sara Margaret Huff
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: OPN, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Producer: Max Martin
Voice: Josh Safdie

13 Don’t Break My Heart

Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Co-Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Keyboards: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter

14 I Heard You’re Married [ft. Lil Wayne]

Producer: Calvin Harris, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Wiles, Daniel Lopatin, Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Adam Wiles, Daniel Lopatin, Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.
Additional Producer: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Calvin Harris, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Engineer: Jeremy Lertola, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Featured Artist: Lil Wayne
Keyboards: Calvin Harris, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: MCalvin Harris, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Jeremy Lertola, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter

15 Less Than Zero

Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Additional Producer: OPN
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Abel Tesfaye, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Background Vocalist: Abel Tesfaye, Max Martin
Bass: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Engineer: Jeremy Lertola, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Shin Kamiyama
Guitar: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Keyboards: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, Jeremy Lertola, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea, Shin Kamiyama

16 Phantom Regret by Jim

Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Composer: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Jim Carrey, Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Lyricist: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Jim Carrey, Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Assistant Mastering Engineer: Kevin Peterson
Associated Performer: Jim Carrey, Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Co-Producer: Matt Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Engineer: Matt Cohn, Sam Holland
Keyboards: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch
Mix Engineer: John Hanes
Mixer: Serban Ghenea
Programming: Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, The Weeknd
Studio Personnel: Dave Kutch, John Hanes, Kevin Peterson, Matt Cohn, Sam Holland, Serban Ghenea
Vocal Producer: Max Martin, Oscar Holter
Voice: Jim Carrey

This article was originally published on Friday, January 7 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern. It was last updated on Thursday, January 13 at 11:22 a.m. Eastern.

The Weeknd Releases New Album Dawn FM: Listen and Read the Full Credits (2024)

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What is the story behind The Weeknd's new album Dawn FM? ›

The Weeknd described the album's concept as a state of purgatory—a journey towards the "light at the end of a tunnel", serving as a follow-up to his fourth studio album After Hours (2020).

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Is The Weeknd releasing a new album in 2024? ›

The Weeknd is making his anticipated return to music in 2024, and he's already teased a new project. Here's what we know about the singer's new album. By D.M. Grammy-winning singer The Weeknd is gearing up to release the final album of a three-part trilogy – which began with the release of 2020's After Hours.

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Will there be another album after Dawn FM? ›

The Weeknd doesn't do anything by half, and a day after he announced a September concert in Brazil that will feature a “never-before-seen production,” he dropped an elaborate video teaser of what his next project will look and sound like — and it's the third and final chapter in his “After Hours” / “Dawn FM” / TBD ...

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What is The Weeknd's net worth in 2024? ›

Impact and Legacy. The Weeknd's rise to fame, lucrative business ventures, and high-profile collaborations have contributed to his impressive wealth. His net worth of $300 million in 2024 is a testament to his hard work, perseverance, and undeniable talent.

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What does the Dawn FM symbolize? ›

Dawn FM is a concept album that underscores helplessness as only a mindset. It's a character's journey through the phases of purgatory, and the eventual acceptance of one's state of being.

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Why is Jim Carrey on Dawn FM? ›

So why does Carrey appear on Dawn FM? Presumably to heighten the atmosphere and theme that The Weeknd is trying to create on his new album. The cover art for Dawn FM features The Weeknd as an old man, so the nihilistic voiceovers by Carrey imply the album is to be listened to as if it's the end of a life.

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What is the Weeknd's new name? ›

The artist adjusted his name on Instagram and Twitter but kept his handles as The Weeknd. Canadian pop star The Weeknd changed his name on social media Monday to Abel Tesfaye, his birth name. Tesfaye opted to keep his handles on Instagram and Twitter as The Weeknd and made no changes to his Facebook account at all.

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2019 Celebrity 100 Earnings

The "Starboy" singer also pulls in millions from endorsem*nt deals with Puma and Bacardi. The Weeknd appeared on our cover in 2017 with $92 million in annual earnings.

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What is the weeknd's 4th album? ›

After Hours is the fourth studio album by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd.

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Are After Hours and Dawn FM part of a trilogy? ›

As The Weeknd, I've said everything I can say.” The Weeknd returned to X on January 7 to confirm that the third album in the trilogy was indeed happening, sharing the cover art for After Hours and Dawn FM alongside a question mark in the space for the third LP's cover and the “3” emoji.

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Is Dawn FM 80s inspired? ›

Putting aside the… let's say, questionable cover, one of the most striking features of “Dawn FM” is how heavily it's inspired by '80s synthpop, with each song being populated with polished synths, silky basslines and a driving backbeat.

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How are After Hours and Dawn FM connected? ›

In the lore of the Weeknd's albums, Dawn FM follows the death of Tesfaye's character in After Hours and represents the second stage—purgatory—in what is anticipated to be a trilogy (a callback to his origins?) of albums: After Hours, Dawn FM, and…well, we'll have to wait and see (fans are already speculating it'll be ...

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What is The Weeknd's biggest success? ›

Dominating the airwaves, “Blinding Lights” was crowned the greatest 'Billboard Hot 100 song of all time' in 2021. It became the first-ever song to spend an entire year in the Hot 100's top 10 spots, holding the position for a total of 88 consecutive weeks.

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Has The Weeknd ever gone platinum? ›

Trilogy peaked within the top five on albums charts and was certified multi-platinum in Canada and the US. The album spawned three singles, all of which were certified platinum or more in the US: "Wicked Games", "Twenty Eight", and "The Zone" (featuring Drake).