Overview
Starboy is The Weeknd’s third studio album, released November 25, 2016. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 348,000 album-equivalent units and won Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2018 Grammys. The title track featuring Daft Punk became The Weeknd’s third #1 on the Hot 100.
Commercial Success
“Starboy” spent three weeks at #1 and “I Feel It Coming” (also featuring Daft Punk) reached #4. The album’s EDM-influenced production and darker themes built on the success of Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The album sold over 4 million copies worldwide and was certified 3x Platinum.
Viral Resurgence
“Die For You” experienced a viral TikTok resurgence in 2023 (seven years after release), reaching #1 on the Hot 100 and demonstrating the long-tail power of streaming and social media. The song’s emotional vulnerability made it a breakup anthem for Gen Z.