The Weeknd's New Album 'My Dear Melancholy' is Dropping Friday The Canadian singer made the reveal on Instagram to go along with the caption, "tomorrow." The Weeknd has been sharing cryptic messages on his Instagram recently, teasing the album. One of his latest posts showed him debating the album's Friday release with creative director La Mar Taylor. The Weeknd most recently appeared on the Black Panther soundtrack with 'Pray for Me,' featuring Kendrick Lamar. My Dear Melancholy follows the Weeknd’s 2016 album Starboy.