Who Produced The Weeknd Elastic Heart Track?

The Weeknd's 'Rescue You' is a track that sneaks up on you with its haunting production, and it’s no surprise that the mastermind behind it is none other than Max Martin. This guy’s a legend in the pop and R&B scene, having worked with everyone from Britney Spears to Ariana Grande. The way he layers those synths and drums creates this eerie yet addictive vibe that fits The Weeknd’s signature sound perfectly. What’s cool about this collaboration is how Max Martin doesn’t overpower The Weeknd’s vocals—instead, he crafts a soundscape that lets those soulful, melancholic tones shine. It’s like they’re in this perfect dance where the production elevates the emotion without stealing the spotlight. Makes me wonder how many late-night studio sessions it took to nail that balance.

If you’ve been hunting through The Weeknd’s discography for a song called 'Elastic Heart', here’s the quick and satisfying clarification: The Weeknd does not have a track titled 'Elastic Heart' on any of his official studio albums, mixtapes, or compilations released under his name. What exists is a collaboration — a version of 'Elastic Heart' credited to Sia that features The Weeknd (and Diplo on that single cut) — and that lives on Sia’s releases and single drops rather than on any Weeknd album. The backstory is neat because it highlights how collaborations often get cataloged under the lead artist. 'Elastic Heart' is widely known as a Sia song, and there are at least two recognizable versions floating around: Sia’s solo rendition (which is the one most people associate with the viral music video featuring Maddie Ziegler and Shia LaBeouf) and the single release that’s officially credited as Sia featuring The Weeknd & Diplo. Streaming platforms and digital stores usually list that collab under Sia’s artist page or under the single’s release metadata — you won’t find it listed on The Weeknd’s studio album tracklists like 'Beauty Behind the Madness', 'Starboy', 'After Hours', or 'Dawn FM'. If you want to listen to The Weeknd’s vocals on that song, the best route is to search for Sia’s single version that lists him as a featured artist. That’s the official place where his performance appears; because he’s a featured artist rather than the primary act, it follows the usual industry practice of keeping the song attached to the lead performer’s catalogue. It’s also worth noting that pop collaborations sometimes show up later on deluxe editions, soundtracks, or compilation albums — but in the case of 'Elastic Heart', it’s recognized as part of Sia’s releases rather than as part of The Weeknd’s album output. Personally, I think The Weeknd’s husky, atmospheric voice fits that song’s vibe really well and adds a darker, seductive counterpoint to Sia’s powerhouse delivery. Even though it’s not on his albums, hearing him on that track is a cool crossover moment for both fanbases — an easy find if you look under Sia’s releases and a neat little slice of collaboration to add to playlists.

Confusingly, there are a bunch of files out there labeled like 'The Weeknd - Elastic Heart' but from everything I've dug up, that isn't an official release. 'Elastic Heart' is a track originally associated with Sia, and if The Weeknd had put out an authorized version it would show up on his label pages, official streaming profiles, and be credited in the usual publishing databases. When I hunt these things down I check a few places: the artist's official discography, the label (XO/Republic for The Weeknd), Spotify/Apple Music release pages, and performing rights databases like ASCAP/BMI. Fan edits, mashups, and unofficial remixes often live on SoundCloud, YouTube, or Reddit and are usually tagged by uploaders rather than credited by labels. Sometimes people splice The Weeknd vocals over the instrumental or make a mashup with his acapella — those are creative but unofficial. I also watch for newer tricks: AI-generated vocals that mimic artists, or poorly credited uploads that sound off because stems were rearranged. Bottom line: if it isn't on official channels or credited to the label, it's almost certainly a fan edit or bootleg. I still end up enjoying a few of those edits, even if they're not strictly legit.

If you're hunting for the track sometimes shouted about as 'The Weeknd - Elastic Heart', let me clear up the confusion and save you a few minutes of aimless searching. The song 'Elastic Heart' is best known as a track by Sia — it's the one with the intense choreography video featuring Maddie Ziegler and Shia LaBeouf. The Weeknd doesn't have an official studio song released under the exact title 'Elastic Heart' in his catalog. So if you type that phrase into Spotify or Apple Music expecting a canonical Weeknd track, you probably won't find a studio release credited to him under that title. That said, good news: Sia's 'Elastic Heart' is widely available on major streaming services, so if that's the song you meant, you'll have no trouble finding it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, etc. The official music video and live performances are on YouTube. If you want to be extra sure you're opening the Sia version, search for 'Elastic Heart Sia' and check the artist name and the album or single credits — that way you avoid remixes, fan-made uploads, and unrelated tracks with similar names. Regional licensing can occasionally hide certain versions or remixes, but the original Sia release tends to be reliably available in most places. If what you actually heard was a Weeknd-sounding cover or a mashup floating around online, there are a few possible reasons you're getting mixed signals. Fans and mashup artists sometimes put the Weeknd's vocals on top of 'Elastic Heart' instrumentals, or someone might have uploaded a live cover or edit to YouTube or SoundCloud. Those versions can pop up in search results and even get shared widely, which is why people sometimes assume it's an official Weeknd release. There have also been remixes and edits credited in odd ways on streaming platforms and user uploads, and those can be taken down for copyright reasons, so availability can be hit-or-miss. Personally, I adore the raw emotional punch of 'Elastic Heart' and can totally hear how The Weeknd’s voice would suit a darker reinterpretation — it’s fun to imagine his spin on it — but as of now, if you're looking for an official studio track titled 'Elastic Heart' by The Weeknd, it doesn't exist. For the real deal, stick with Sia's version on your favorite streaming app, and if you're curious about fan mashups, YouTube and SoundCloud are where those creative experiments usually live. I still find myself replaying Sia’s version and mentally buffering a hypothetical Weeknd cover — would be epic to hear one day.

Back when I was following leaks and obscure demos, I traced the earliest appearance of 'Elastic Heart' featuring The Weeknd to SoundCloud. It wasn't the glossy, viral clip everyone later saw — it was an early demo/collaboration track that circulated on producers' and fans' accounts around late 2013. That raw upload had a different arrangement and atmosphere compared to the polished album and video versions that came after. After that SoundCloud drop, music blogs and fan channels grabbed the file and reposted it to YouTube and Tumblr, which is how most people who missed the original upload found it. The track’s demo status meant some versions had DJ tags or different mixes, but the core vocal hook and mood were already there. I always liked comparing the stripped demo vibe to the later studio release — both have their own chills, and the demo on SoundCloud still feels intimate to me.