Starboy is one of the most streamed albums of all time, with several songs having over 1 billion streams. Starboy is the third album from Canadian singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye under the stage name The Weeknd. With the anniversary of this record approaching and a new Weekend project on the way, I thought it would be good to revisit this album. Here are some highlight tracks

Starboy: I remember hearing this song on the radio when I was younger and it was my first introduction to The Weeknd. With over 3.6 billion streams this song features the electronic duo, Daft Punk. “Starboy” is a track centered around The Weeknd’s newfound rise in stardom. In the lyrics, we realize he can afford to buy his family whatever they want now. However, he acknowledges that there will be consequences of this “House so empty, need a centerpiece”, which perfectly describes a missing piece in his life.

Reminder: The instrumentation has a very laid-back approach. The refrains in the chorus are extremely catchy. The song is about how The Weeknd has built a reputation doing specific things, and anytime people forget that darker side of him, he will be back to remind them.

Stargirl Interlude: This track has over a billion streams on Spotify, making it the first interlude to reach this milestone. It features Lana del Rey, with her signature soft vocal style. She sings most of the track, and the track serves to depict the female version of the starboy.

Secrets: One of the more pop-influenced tracks on the records and my personal favorite. In the lyrics, he explains that his lover talks in her sleep spilling all the secrets of her heart.

I Feel It Coming: The ending track to this record also features Daft Punk. This production is a cross of 80’s pop and house music. The lyrics depict feeling a deeper connection with a person, and you can feel yourself falling in love. 

Overall this is a fantastic record that blends pop, R&B, house, and rap.