Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend (2025)

: Some argued that the video used Indian culture, religious festivals like Holi, and traditional dress (worn by Beyoncé) as a mere "exotic backdrop" without deep understanding.

: Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the song as a club track titled "Drinks on Me". Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend

: The track features a mix of rattling pianos and funky percussion, creating a "spacey and dreamy" sound according to Rolling Stone . Music Video & Controversy : Some argued that the video used Indian

is a hit single by the British rock band Coldplay , released in 2016 as the second single from their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams . The track features uncredited guest vocals from Beyoncé . Commercial Performance & Impact Music Video & Controversy is a hit single

The music video was filmed in several Indian cities, including Mumbai and Varanasi, and features themes from the . While many praised its vibrant cinematography, it sparked a significant debate regarding cultural appropriation :

: In 2022, it was reported by Luminate as having the most combined audio and video streams globally, with significant viewership from the U.S. (434.5 million) and Canada (35.9 million).

: As of 2024, it remains one of the band's most-played songs on UK radio and television. Background & Meaning