"Stargirl Interlude"
Song by the Weeknd featuring Lana Del Rey
from the album Starboy
ReleasedNovember 25, 2016 (2016-11-25)
StudioConway Recording Studios[1]
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Length1:52
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"The Weeknd - Stargirl Interlude (Audio) ft. Lana Del Rey" on YouTube

"Stargirl Interlude" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd featuring American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Dubbed as an "interlude", the track comes from the Weeknd's third studio album, Starboy (2016). The track's title itself is a direct reference to the album's titular character, Starboy, with the lyrics focusing in on a female counterpart, similarly named Stargirl. The song was written by the artists alongside producers Martin "Doc" McKinney and Labrinth, It is the third of the four collaborations between the two artists, being followed by the title track from Lana Del Rey's fifth studio album Lust for Life (2017).[2][3]

Background

Having been friends since 2012, Del Rey and the Weeknd had previously collaborated on his 2015 track, "Prisoner" from his album, Beauty Behind the Madness.[4] Following this, the two collaborated again in several studio sessions in 2015, resulting in the Starboy tracks "Stargirl Interlude" and "Party Monster", the latter of which Del Rey co-wrote and was an uncredited vocalist for.[5][6]

Commercial performance

Following the release of Starboy, several of the non-single tracks from the album debuted on numerous music charts, with "Stargirl" peaking at 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 73 on the UK Singles Chart. The song additionally appeared on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, peaking at number 21.[7] In 2022, "Stargirl Interlude" saw an increase in consumption as the song went viral on the social media platform TikTok alongside fellow album track "Die for You".[8][9] This increase in streaming and sales lead to the song's parent album to re-enter the top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart, as well as the song itself to receive recognition as the most streamed interlude on Spotify, an accomplishment celebrated by the Weeknd himself.[10][11][12]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Stargirl Interlude"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[24] Gold 40,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[25] Gold 45,000‡
France (SNEP)[26] Gold 100,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[27] Gold 50,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[28] Platinum 50,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[29] Gold 400,000‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)[30] Platinum 2,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Starboy Credits (PDF). November 23, 2016.
  2. ^ Davis, Sarah (April 19, 2017). "Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd reunite on "Lust For Life" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "Lana Del Rey Joins The Weeknd on "Stargirl Interlude"". Popdust. November 29, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "The surging R&B/pop star makes history on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, among other chart feats, including on the Hot 100, all powered by the monster start of his new album, "Beauty Behind the Madness."". Billboard. September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  5. ^ "The Weeknd Starboy Album Credits" (PDF). November 28, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  6. ^ Martinez, Jose (January 9, 2023). "The Weeknd Shuts Down Troll as He Celebrates Streaming Milestones". Complex.
  7. ^ "The Weeknd Charts Entire 'Starboy' Album on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "Lirik Lagu 'Stargirl Interlude' milik The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey - Sonora.id". www.sonora.id. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  9. ^ Daly, Rhian (May 16, 2022). "The Songs That Trended In 2022". Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  10. ^ "Trending Up: Bizarrap Eyes a US Breakthrough, The Weeknd Gets a Deep-Cut Revival & More". Billboard. July 27, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Weeknd Ft. Lana Del Rey's 'Stargirl' Is Now the Most Streamed Interlude in Spotify History". GlamourBuff. January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  12. ^ the Weeknd [@theweeknd] (January 8, 2023). "Most streamed interlude" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  14. ^ "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 06/2023". www.ifpi.gr. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  15. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Weeknd". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  16. ^ "2022 34-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. August 26, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  17. ^ "The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey – Stargirl Interlude" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  18. ^ "The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey – Stargirl Interlude". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  20. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  21. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  22. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  23. ^ "2022 metų klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  24. ^ "Canadian single certifications – The Weeknd – Stargirl Interlude". Music Canada. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  25. ^ "Danish single certifications – The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey – Stargirl Interlude". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  26. ^ "French single certifications – The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey – Stargirl Interlude" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  27. ^ "Italian single certifications – The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey – Stargirl Interlude" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  28. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 18, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Stargirl Interlude in the search box.
  29. ^ "British single certifications – Weeknd ft Lana Del Rey – Stargirl Interlude". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  30. ^ "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 13/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
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