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3.9 ( 47 total votes )
The Weeknd - The Zone
Artist: The Weeknd
Featuring: Drake
Producer: Doc McKinney and Illangelo
Album: Thursday
Label: Universal Republic
Update: Click “Watch Video” above to view the Abel Tesfaye-directed The Zone video. Mobile users can scroll down. Trilogy will be released via Universal Republic on November 13.
Artists always complain about how hard it is to grab the attention of a music listening populace inundated with options, but I don’t see what’s so difficult. All you have to do is be from the same hometown as a platinum selling artist like Drake, get him your music and have him continually mention how great you are in interviews. What’s so hard about that? The Weeknd may have made that unlikely scenario look easy but he’s made the music to back up the hype, including standout cut The Zone. In typical Weekend fashion producers Doc McKinney and Illangelo craft a hazy beat that pours like codeine syrup through the headphones, giving The Weeknd ample opportunity to croon his trademark lyrics in atmospheric fashion while aforementioned co-signer Drake comes through on the rap tip, paying tribute to all the artists who practice their craft on the pole. So now it’s up to you Booth Nation – has this much anticipated collaboration lived up to the hype? Let us know in the comments below, and for more sex, love and (massive amounts of) drugs be sure to download The Weeknd’s second EP in his trilogy, Thursday.
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on September 5, 2011
Listen to More: The Weeknd , Drake , Music Videos, R&B/Pop, Alternative Written by Nathan S.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11866 |
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A tad on the long side (records that exceed 5 minutes, without bleeding into the next record as a while, usually loose my attention), but nothing but quality. The Weeknd has a lane and he drives as straight as can be down it. Drake or no Drake, this is excellent.
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| Posted on Aug 22, 2011 |
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Agree with DJ Z, but in my personal opinion Drake's verse is stellar. My favorite verse of his. Ever. For purely personal reasons. I just really relate to it. Seems like it's about a girl I know.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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Great song and Drake is a perfect match. I'm glad he was also just rapping and didn't try to sing. That would of been a little weird. The weeknd has crafted his own sound but I would like to see him musically have more range. Soon this going to get boring and predictable but for now in his early career, it's still enjoyable.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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If you want straight r&b than this is pretty much for you. Drakes verses pretty much fall r&b or pop rap.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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Just amazing.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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I love the song...but honestly Drake kind of ruins the track for me. To me he sounds monotone and dry, almost like he is bored or something. I liked him better when he was doing his mixtapes.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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perfect.
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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the weeknd is wack! super gay ass song , drake killed it tho like always haha
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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I've never liked this dude...i think his voice is terrible, and he can only sing like 4 notes...super limited, lyrics ain't that great, sorry, dont see what the big deal is...
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| Posted on Aug 23, 2011 |
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This song really vibes.
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2011 |
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Drake and Weeknd are a good match on the record. I was hoping I would hear drake crooning alongside him but what here is good.
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| Posted on Aug 25, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 28, 2011 |
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don't just listen cuz drake is on this track .
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2011 |
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I'm a big fan of the beat and Drizzy was solid...although waiting 5 mins to get to his verse is waaaay too long. IMO, he should have had another verse at the beginning. 3.5 but rounding down because there was too much random singing of nothingness
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| Posted on Aug 30, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2011 |
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without a drake its a 4 with him.. 5 stars
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2011 |
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I agree with Hoamboy, this is a cool new sound but will eventually get predictable and old. It will be interesting to see how he grows as an artist meanwhile nice efforts thus far!
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| Posted on Sep 01, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 490 |
I don't like this song but I feel I don't "get it" so I'll refrain from rating it. THe only song I like off the whole mixtape was "The Birds pt 1"
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| Posted on Sep 02, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 06, 2011 |
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I was 2 mins in and said that's enough for me... Not feeling this at all.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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Drake bodied his verse.
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 199 |
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Um I give this 4 stars is pretty dam good, but the Dub Step remix is a 5 star rating. I love the Dub Step remix!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Sep 12, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2011 |
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I hate The Weeknd, he's a The-Dream wannabe but doesn't have sh** on Terius Nash. Drake was nice though.
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2011 |
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This song is tight. Of course Drake killed it but more so The Weekend did really good with the vocals.
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2011 |
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nice!
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| Posted on Sep 17, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 5 |
Wack!
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2011 |
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its ok.
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2011 |
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how did i slept on this song
OVO OX |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2011 |
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Probably not his best song but the sound is kinda unique.
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2011 |
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This track is amazing creativity !!
and his voice AAA from Tokyo #81 |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2011 |
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| Posted on Mar 07, 2012 |
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These two definitely compliment each other
Love x10 |
| Posted on Oct 18, 2012 |
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DIG
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2012 |
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Not really Drake as much as when he first hit the scene anymore. The Weeknd is excellent on this and Drake added a nice touch.
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| Posted on Nov 08, 2012 |
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| Posted on Nov 10, 2012 |
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The Weeknd is one of those artist that only comes around every blue moon! Paired with Drake!!! I think I've died and gone to heaven! Amazing track!!!
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2012 |
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5 Stars!
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2012 |
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Damn, the video. Cocaine. thats what it reminds me of.
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2012 |
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i like it
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2012 |
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| Posted on Nov 18, 2012 |
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Chilled track. What I expect from the Weeknd. Drake's verse was solid. Will be bumpin this
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| Posted on Nov 22, 2012 |
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Another classic OVOX'O song ! I absolutely love Drake's verse & Abel's amazing vocals
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| Posted on Nov 25, 2012 |
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