During a recent concert stop in Warsaw, music sensation The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, made a surprising announcement that left fans in awe. The Canadian-Ethiopian superstar declared that his performance of the unreleased song “Another One of Me” marked his final feature collaboration in his career.

Taking the stage at Poland’s PGE Narodowy, The Weeknd shared the news with his audience before treating them to the unveiling of his upcoming track.

“This next song I’m about to perform is an unreleased record. I haven’t dropped it yet. It’s called ‘Another One of Me,'” he revealed.

He further emphasized, “And I just wanna say that this is gonna be the last feature I ever do, ever in my career. So I wanna perform it for you guys tonight.”

While the identity of the other artist featured on “Another One of Me” remains a mystery, as does the song’s official release date, The Weeknd added a playful caveat that could potentially alter his decision. He stated,

“The final feature… unless Daft Punk ever gets back together.”

the final feature… unless daft punk ever get back together pic.twitter.com/shpRFz7nnt

— Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd) August 11, 2023

The Weeknd’s previous collaborations with the beloved French EDM duo, including chart-topping hits like “Starboy” and “I Feel It Coming,” left a lasting impact on his musical journey.

The Weeknd’s admiration for Daft Punk runs deep, as he once expressed in an interview with Variety: “Those guys are one of the reasons I make music, so I can’t even compare them to other people. Their branding and how seriously they take their craft and image and everything — they’re almost not even real.”

While The Weeknd’s future plans continue to evolve, including the hint of his own retirement, he’s determined to evolve creatively. In an interview with W Magazine, he shared his perspective on his upcoming album, which serves as a follow-up to 2022’s “Dawn FM.” He revealed, “This is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd. This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say… It’s getting to a place and a time when I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter. I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn.”

As fans eagerly anticipate the release of “Another One of Me,” The Weeknd’s declaration of his last feature collaboration adds a unique dimension to his already illustrious career, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.