Starboy was released in 2016 as the title track and lead single from The Weeknd's album of the same name, featuring Daft Punk, and it quickly became one of his defining hits. Its dark, polished pop sound and confident persona helped it stay in playlists long after its chart run, while short clips from the track began circulating in fan edits, transition videos and social media montages. The opening in particular became shorthand for a stylish, self-assured entrance, which keeps the sound useful for creators years later.