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The Weeknd's first pursuit since his trilogy of mixtapes has sparked a considerable amount of controversy in the past week as speculation as to whether or not the track, 'Belong to the World' samples Portishead's 2008 single 'Machine Gun' emerged. Despite Abel Tesfaye denying the claims that he used the song in his new single without asking for permission, Portishead instrumentalist Geoff Barrow is adament that the sample used is identical to the one he created. However, The Weeknd claims that he has simply recreated the sound from Portishead's track although he has admitted that 'Belong to the World' is in fact based on 'Machine Gun.' Blimey.
Despite the beef that this track has caused, it is most definitely The Weeknd's most dynamic track yet with a much clearer chorus and melody to his previous work on his trilogy of 2011 sexually charged, trippy mixtapes. Although he has adapted his sound on this track, maybe to suit a more commercial audience, The Weeknd's signature deep, emotionally charged lyrics and haunting vocals are still apparent which continues to set him apart from other artists of his genre.
Although I have always been a huge fan of the mixtapes he put out in 2011, I am really loving this track and the brand new vibe The Weeknd seems to be going forwith this new album set for release on 10th September.
I am incredibly excited to see what 'Kiss Land' has to offer and I can totally understand why The Weeknd is being dubbed ad the new-age Michael Jackson.
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7/10
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