Dawn FM

Dawn FM is the fifth studio album by Canadian singer and songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on January 7, 2022, by XO and Republic Records. The album contains guest appearances by Tyler, the Creator and Lil Wayne and narration by Jim Carrey, Quincy Jones, and Josh Safdie. Production was primarily handled by the Weeknd alongside a variety of producers, including Max Martin, OPN, Oscar Holter, Swedish House Mafia, and Calvin Harris, among others. Dawn FM is a generally upbeat record containing dance-pop and synth-pop songs heavily inspired by 1980s new wave, funk, and electronic dance music. Conceptually, the Weeknd described the album as reflecting purgatory, while critics noted it explores psychedelic and existential themes. It is also the second instalment in a trilogy of albums, following After Hours (2020) and preceding Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025). Dawn FM was supported by four singles—"Take My Breath", "Sacrifice", "Out of Time" and "Less than Zero"—with "Take My Breath" peaking at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album opened with first-week sales of 148,000 album-equivalent units in the U.S. and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Internationally, it peaked at number one in 11 countries, including Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Dawn FM received widespread acclaim from critics, with praise for its production, song structures, and melodies.