offer a glimpse into a more aggressive, trap-heavy direction that he eventually pivoted away from in favor of 80s synth-wave. These songs are essential because they show his versatility; he is just as comfortable over a heavy 808 as he is over a cinematic score. Why the Unreleased Matter The obsession with these tracks stems from their vulnerability
Unlike promotional B-sides, The Weeknd’s unreleased catalog spans entire eras. Some tracks were recorded during the Kiss Land tour but never mixed. Others were leaked during the Starboy sessions or abandoned during the My Dear Melancholy, comeback.
