The Weeknd | Vibepedia

The Weeknd, born [[abel-tesfaye|Abel Tesfaye]], is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his soulful, dark, and atmospheric sound, which has drawn comparisons to [[prince|Prince]] and [[michael-jackson|Michael Jackson]]. He rose to fame with his debut mixtape [[house-of-balloons|House of Balloons]] in 2011, which was followed by several successful albums, including [[beauty-behind-the-madness|Beauty Behind the Madness]] and [[starboy|Starboy]]. The Weeknd's music often explores themes of love, lust, and addiction, and he has collaborated with numerous high-profile artists, such as [[ariana-grande|Ariana Grande]] and [[drake|Drake]].