Before the Grammys and the Super Bowl halftime show, Abel was a mysterious figure uploading hazy R&B to YouTube. The Trilogy era (2009–2011) is a goldmine for . During this period, he worked heavily with producers Illangelo and Doc McKinney.
It is impossible to discuss unreleased music without addressing the ethics. In 2022 alone, over $50,000 worth of Abel’s demos were hacked and sold on Discord. Unreleased The Weeknd Songs
One of the most sought-after from 2011. It features a hook that hangs in the air like smoke. Despite never seeing an official release, it became a staple of early live bootlegs. Before the Grammys and the Super Bowl halftime