The Weeknd “Baptized In Fear” Music Video
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The Weeknd has released the artful, contemplative music video for “Baptized in Fear,” directed by Moosaje. The song “Baptized In Fear” has been a fan favorite single for many
| The video allows viewers to witness his battle with inner demons, a purgatory that he must endure, fighting for rebirth. The symbolic ending of the video leaves the story open-ended for viewers to interpret beyond the song. Written while scoring Hurry Up Tomorrow, the song is also inspired by and visualized in a poignant scene depicting sleep paralysis in the film. |
| Critics have lauded the Hurry Up Tomorrow album, with Rolling Stone calling it “dazzling and frustrating” and Pitchfork noting it as “The Weeknd’s most expansive-sounding album.” The Guardian declared it “a record that will floor you,” while Billboard described it as “a poetic end to The Weeknd’s career, 14 years after it began.” From visionary director Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes at Night) and multifaceted GRAMMY-winning superstar The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is now available on Premium Video on Demand from Lionsgate. The film features a star-studded cast including Tesfaye, Jenna Ortega (Scream), and Barry Keoghan (Dunkirk), delivering a unique cinematic experience. Hurry Up Tomorrow is a hallucinatory exploration of the human psyche, following a globally famous entertainer (Tesfaye) facing vocal issues while being pushed by his relentless manager (Keoghan). When he encounters an enigmatic young woman (Ortega), his reality is turned upside down, leading to a fractured, intimate journey that reveals profound truths about his existence. The film includes original music by The Weeknd. “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is now available to buy, for $24.99, and rent (for a 48-hour window), for $19.99, on popular digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Fandango at Home. The screenplay was co-written by Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim, and directed by Shults. The diamond-certified global superstar recently kicked off his 43-date After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour and has begun his NYC take over with three sold out back-to-back shows at Metlife Stadium. Special guests Mike Dean and Playboi Carti open the tour, which features The Weeknd accompanied by 30 dancers in striking red cloaks. Attendees can expect an extraordinary production with a towering gold statue by Hajime Sorayama, gold ruins, mesmerizing lasers, flames, and an electrifying setlist that included tracks from Hurry Up Tomorrow like “The Abyss,” “Cry For Me,” and “São Paulo.” He also performed fan favorites from After Hours and Dawn FM, along with hits from his extensive catalog, including “Starboy,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “Blinding Lights,” and more. The video for Baptized in Fear did not disappoint. |