The Weeknd - Reminder (audio) [ Simple • 2025 ]

The track is widely seen as a response to his sudden mainstream success following hits like "Can't Feel My Face".

is a mid-tempo R&B and hip-hop track by Canadian singer The Weeknd , featured on his third studio album, Starboy (2016). It serves as a defiant statement regarding his transition from an underground R&B artist to a global pop superstar. Song Overview & Themes The Weeknd - Reminder (Audio)

: The lyrics detail his rise from "a mattress on the floor" to international stardom, earning "a couple mil' a show" while staying loyal to his city and his XO crew. Production Credits The song was produced by a frequent group of collaborators: Doc McKinney Cirkut Mano The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) The Music Video The track is widely seen as a response

: A core theme is the irony of winning awards intended for teenagers while maintaining his darker, drug-heavy lyrical style. He famously references winning a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award while "talking about a face coming off a bag of blow". Song Overview & Themes : The lyrics detail

: The hook, "Every time you try to forget who I am, I'll be right there to remind you again," emphasizes that despite his pop success, he hasn't lost his original edgy identity.

Released in February 2017, the music video is notable for its star-studded cameos, acting as a visual representation of his status in the industry. It includes appearances by: ASAP Rocky Travis Scott Young Thug Metro Boomin Nav and Belly (XO signees). The Weeknd - Reminder (Audio)