The Weeknd Previews New Single "Take My Breath" In Commercial For Tokyo Olympics

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The track is set to arrive in all its glory this week.

The new music set to be released soon is causing fans to suffer from whiplash. Kanye West's DONDA is slated to arrive this week—hopefully—and days ago, Drake confirmed that Certified Lover Boy was complete. Diddy has cleared his Instagram page after announcing his album will arrive in September, and now, The Weeknd has previewed his new single, "Take My Breath."

The Candian superstar's acclaimed album After Hours continues to make its mark on the charts over a year after its release, so it seems only fitting that The Weeknd prepares for the next iconic moment in his career.

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The singer recently took to his social media to tease that he had something big coming, and what has followed has been a cover feature for GQ's first-ever global edition and now, a sneak peek at a new track. "Take My Breath" was featured in a commercial for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and included track stars Dalilah Muhammad, Gabrielle Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin, and Athing Mu. In the caption, The Weeknd shared that the full version of the song would arrive this Friday, August 6.

"I read every single review. I read every comment. Everything. And I like reviews, man," The Weeknd told GQ. "I like critics. Even the biased ones that are against me, I like reading it. I think it’s interesting. I think it’s humbling, which is always great. I can now understand when you’re reading stuff. Like I can see through the lines now. Between the lines."

Check out the commercial below and let us know if you're looking forward to "Take My Breath."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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