Singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, released his sixth album, “ Hurry Up Tomorrow ,” on Jan. 31. The Weeknd has reached meteoric popularity, achieving chart-busting superstar status, receiving record-breaking musical accolades and starring in the Max show “ The Idol .”

Boosted by physical sales and a Grammy performance, the album had the biggest week since Taylor Swift’s huge opening last year.

The Weeknd‘s sixth album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, takes charge of the Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. According to Billboard, the alt-R&B superstar’s album sold 490,500 equivalent units during its first week,