The Weeknd's 2020 single "King of the Fall" revisits themes and sounds from his earlier work, offering a bridge between his celebrated mixtapes and his later pop dominance. It samples the iconic "N.Y. State of Mind" by Nas.
- The single was released on September 25, 2020, through The Weeknd's own label imprint, XO, in partnership with Republic Records.
- "King of the Fall" was originally conceived as part of a potential EP, but was officially released as a standalone single in 2020.
- The track samples Nas's "N.Y. State of Mind" from his 1994 album *Illmatic*.
Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer who rose to prominence in the early 2010s with his distinctive dark R&B sound. He has since become a global superstar, known for blending pop, R&B, and electronic music with a cinematic aesthetic. This single arrived as Tesfaye was preparing for the release of his fifth studio album, *After Hours*, which would go on to dominate charts worldwide.
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