The Weeknd | Vibepedia

The Weeknd, born [[abel-tesfaye|Abel Tesfaye]], rose to fame with his dark, soulful voice and genre-bending sound, which blends [[rnb|R&B]], [[pop|pop]], and [[hiphop|hip hop]]. His debut mixtape, [[house-of-balloons|House of Balloons]], was released in 2011 and gained widespread attention, leading to a record deal with [[xoxo|XO]] and [[republic-records|Republic Records]]. The Weeknd's subsequent albums, including [[trilogy|Trilogy]] and [[beauty-behind-the-madness|Beauty Behind the Madness]], solidified his position as a leading figure in contemporary [[rnb|R&B]]. With hits like [[the-hills|The Hills]] and [[earn-it|Earn It]], The Weeknd has collaborated with artists such as [[ariana-grande|Ariana Grande]] and [[kendrick-lamar|Kendrick Lamar]]. His influence can be seen in the work of newer artists, such as [[the-neighbourhood|The Neighbourhood]] and [[bryson-tiller|Bryson Tiller]].