The Weeknd is fully committed to his new era. After releasing two singles "Heartless" and "Blinding Lights," in 2019, the singer hit the ground running in 2020. With two music videos that are narratively connected, The Weeknd and his creative team have built a kind of retro '80s world.
Although the story he's creating is set in "Sin City," he looks like a character straight out of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. His second single "Blinding Lights" douses itself in '80s new wave sounds. In his most recent performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Weeknd decided to amp up the '80s vibes and push the boundaries of what's expected for a live televised performance.
With an outfit seen in the songs' music videos and a busted up face, The Weeknd delivered a vocally and visually stunning performance of "Blinding Lights." The performance is packed with lens flares, ambitious camera angles, and a backdrop of an intense lightning storm. Some fans in the comment section are even claiming that the performance reminds them of Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
If "Blinding Lights" hasn't been your cup of tea, this cinematic performance might just change your mind. Check it out below.
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