The Weekend

About The Weekend

"The Weekend" is a song recorded by American singer SZA for her debut studio album, Ctrl (2017). Written by SZA and its producer ThankGod4Cody, the song samples "Set the Mood (Prelude)" from the 2006 album FutureSex/LoveSounds, written by Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Danja, who also received writing credits for "The Weekend". A contemporary R&B and neo soul record, "The Weekend" uses a synth-line, hi-hats, drums, a high-pitched vocal sample and clocking key thumps. Its theme is polyamory; SZA sings about sharing a lover with other women from the perspective of one who only see her partner at weekends. The aforementioned subject caused debate across the social media, calling attention from music critics, some of whom questioned SZA's attitude for singing about sharing her sexual partner so comfortably, calling it a "side-chick anthem". Other reviewers considered it an expression of positive female sexuality. The song was included in several lists of best songs of 2017 and received a Grammy nomination at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Prior to its official release, the song debuted on some Billboard charts; this unexpected popularity prompted RCA Records to release it on September 26, 2017, as the album's second radio single. The song reached number 29 on Billboard Hot 100, becoming SZA's first and highest chart position with a solo song. It also topped the Hot R&B Songs chart and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 1, 2018. more »