Music from The Idol

The original music created by Canadian singer–songwriter the Weeknd for the 2023 HBO drama television series The Idol (which he also created and starred in), consists of six separately released EPs released between June 9, 2023 and July 3, 2023. Originally, the music was set to be released all together on June 30, 2023, as a soundtrack album titled The Idol, Vol. 1 through XO and Republic Records. However, it was later announced on June 8, 2023, that EPs containing original songs and instrumentals from the show would be released following or preceding the release of each episode. The EPs contain guest appearances from Mike Dean, Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Future, Moses Sumney, Jennie, Ramsey, Lil Baby, and Troye Sivan.

Background

Singles 
Before the album was repurposed into multiple EPs, there were two singles released to promote it; "Double Fantasy", which was released on April 21, 2023 and features American rapper Future and "Popular", a collaboration with American rapper Playboi Carti and American singer Madonna that was released on June 2, 2023. Although "Double Fantasy" was later released on The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series), "Popular" was not included on any of the EPs, becoming a stand-alone release.

The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)

The Idol Episode 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the first episode of The Idol, "Pop Tarts & Rat Tales". The EP was released on June 9, 2023 and consists of two songs: “World Class Sinner / I'm A Freak” as performed in the show by Lily-Rose Depp, and the show's main theme score, "The Lure", which was composed by Mike Dean and featured vocals from The Weeknd.

Track listing

The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)

The Idol Episode 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the second episode of The Idol, "Double Fantasy". The EP was released on June 12, 2023 and consists of three songs: “Family” performed by Suzanna Son and the Weeknd, the instrumental "Devil's Paradise" composed by Mike Dean, and the pre-released track "Double Fantasy" by the Weeknd featuring American rapper Future.

Track listing

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The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series)

The Idol Episode 3 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the third episode of The Idol, "Daybreak". The EP was released on June 19, 2023 and consists of three songs: "A Lesser Man" and "Take Me Back", which were both performed by the Weeknd, and "Get It B4", which was performed by Moses Sumney.

Track listing

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The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series)

The Idol Episode 4 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is an EP featuring music from the fourth episode of The Idol, "Stars Belong to the World". The EP was released on June 23, 2023 and consists of three songs: "One of the Girls" by the Weeknd, Jennie and Lily-Rose Depp; a cover of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" performed by the Weeknd and "Fill the Void" by the Weeknd, Depp and Ramsey.

Track listing

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The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series)

The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is the first of two EPs featuring music from the fifth episode of The Idol, "Jocelyn Forever". The EP was released receding the premiere of the episode, and consists of two songs: "Like a God" performed by the Weeknd and "False Idols" with The Weeknd, Lil Baby, and Suzanna Son.

Track listing

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The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series)

The Idol Episode 5 Part 2 (Music from the HBO Original Series) is the second of two EPs featuring music from the fifth episode of The Idol, "Jocelyn Forever". The EP was released following the premiere of the episode, and consists of three songs: "Dollhouse" performed by the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, a cover of the George Harrison song "My Sweet Lord" performed by Troye Sivan, and "Crocodile Tears" by Suzanna Son.

Track listing

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Charts

See also
 The Weeknd discography

References 

2023 soundtrack albums
Albums produced by Metro Boomin
Albums produced by Mike Dean (record producer)
Albums produced by the Weeknd
Republic Records soundtracks
The Weeknd albums