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Hymn for the Weekend

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Hymn for the Weekend is a Rap act. Their sound grew out of Flo Rida. Those roots explain a lot about how Hymn for the Weekend arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Shape of You, Sweet but Psycho, Something Just Like This, Castle on the Hill and Fast Car, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Altogether the chart holds 9 connections around Hymn for the Weekend, reaching back through Flo Rida. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

Background

"Hymn for the Weekend" is a song by British rock band Coldplay, featuring uncredited guest vocals from American singer Beyoncé. It was released on 25 January 2016 as the second single from the band’s seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams (2015). Blending elements of pop, alternative rock, and R&B, the track marked a stylistic shift towards a more vibrant sound. The song received overall positive reviews from music critics and achieved commercial success worldwide, reaching the top ten in multiple countries. Its music video, filmed in various locations across India, attracted attention for its colourful imagery and sparked discussions surrounding cultural representation.

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Roots — what shaped themLegacy — who they shapedKindred — same orbit
Hymn for the WeekendFlo RidaShape of YouSweet but PsychoSomething Just Like …Castle on the HillFast Car7 YearsNever Be Like YouHeat Waves

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Hymn for the Weekend connections

Hymn for the Weekend grew out of Flo Rida, shares an orbit with Shape of You, Sweet but Psycho, Something Just Like This and Castle on the Hill. 9 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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