The Weeknd masters the art of seduction…without a word on his new song “Enemy,” which he released for his fans online.

“I’d rather be your enemy than any friend you think I would be,” sings the Toronto crooner. “I’m just tryna take you home without a word/ I’m just tryna kiss your neck without a word/ I’m just tryna lay you down without a word.”

The dark, piano-driven cut will not appear on his three-disc debut Trilogy, which contains his mixtape material along with the new tracks “Twenty Eight,” “Valerie,” and “Till Dawn (Here Comes the Sun).”

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The Weeknd drops a teaser video for “Valerie,” one of three new songs off his major-label debut Trilogy, due November 13. In the brief clip, a girl cries as balloons burst around her. “Valerie, why pretend to trust in me?” sings the Toronto singer, who plans to release something new on Thursday.

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Old favorites and a few new surprises. The Weeknd reveals the tracklisting for his major-label debut Trilogy. The bulk of the album consists of material from the Toronto singer’s critically-acclaimed mixtapes, House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence, along with the new tracks “Twenty Eight,” “Valerie,” and “Till Dawn (Here Comes the Sun).”

Aside from Drake on “The Zone,” Juicy J is the only other featured guest, contributing a verse to “Same Old Song.” Trilogy arrives November 13 via Universal Republic.

Check the tracklisting below via iTunes.

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What she doesn’t know won’t hurt her. The Weeknd gives his love to a stripper when his relationship goes south in the moody video for “Wicked Games.”

In the black-and-white clip, the Canadian singer, born Abel Tesfaye, croons about falling for a stripper, but only to satisfy his own ego.

“Wicked Games” is already a favorite of Weeknd fans, but will be officially released as part of his Universal Republic debut Trilogy, which will feature music from his three mixtapes and is slated for release on November 13.

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The Weeknd breaks us off with another taste from his major-label debut Trilogy. Fireworks light up the night sky as the Canadian singer-songwriter previews a new song in the 30-second trailer. Due November 13 via Universal Republic, Trilogy will feature remastered versions of songs off his three mixtapes along with new material.

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As he prepares for the release of his major-label debut Trilogy next month, The Weeknd takes a moment to connect with his fans. In an open letter, the Canadian singer thanks them for their unwavering support and explains the concept behind the viral video for “Rolling Stone,” which was done to “show you how I felt and where I stand.” The black-and-white clip represents his transition into the spotlight.

“The camera lights symbolize the crossover, and when they begin to flash I look away from the underground,” explains the 22-year-old. “Even though I don’t want to, it is a step that I feel I must take to evolve as an artist.”

Although he has signed a deal with Universal Republic, he assures his supporters that he won’t compromise his artistic integrity.

“You will continue to get what you fell in love with, and I will continue to give you what you ask for,” he says. “Thank you again for your patience and loyalty, I will not disappoint.”

Read his full letter below.

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The Weeknd gears up for the release of his Universal Republic debut Trilogy by revealing the sexy black-and-white cover art. The bundle, due November 13, consists of mastered cuts from his three mixtapes—House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence—along with three new tracks.

The Canadian singer also drops a self-directed video for “Rolling Stone,” which originally appeared on his mixtape Thursday. Watch it below.

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Wiz Khalifa is known for his smoking anthems, but he switches lanes on “Remember You,” the second single off his sophomore album O.N.I.F.C. The Taylor Gang leader teams with The Weeknd on the slow-burning jam.

Due December 4, the album will feature production from Pharrell, Jim Jonsin, Pop Wansel, Sledgren, Cardo, Germ, and more.

The soon-to-be-father will launch his “2050 Tour” with fellow Taylors Juicy J, Chevy Woods, and LoLa Monroe on October 12 in University Park, Penn.

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