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About The Weeknd

The Weeknd, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye in Toronto, Canada, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career in 2010, anonymously uploading several songs to YouTube. In 2011, he released his debut mixtape House of Balloons, which was critically acclaimed and earned him a following. He has since released four studio albums, Kiss Land (2013), Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), Starboy (2016), and After Hours (2020).

Musical Career
The Weeknd released his debut mixtape, House of Balloons, in March 2011. It was met with critical acclaim and earned him a following. He released his second mixtape, Thursday, in August 2011, and his third mixtape, Echoes of Silence, in December 2011. In 2012, he released his debut studio album, Kiss Land, which was met with mixed reviews. In 2015, he released his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness, which was met with critical acclaim and earned him two Grammy Awards. In 2016, he released his third studio album, Starboy, which was met with critical acclaim and earned him two more Grammy Awards. In 2020, he released his fourth studio album, After Hours, which was met with critical acclaim and earned him two more Grammy Awards.

Influences
The Weeknd has cited a variety of artists as influences, including Michael Jackson, Prince, R. Kelly, and Aaliyah. He has also cited producers such as Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Max Martin as influences.

Musical Style
The Weeknd's music is characterized by its dark and melancholic themes, as well as its use of electronic and R&B elements. He has also been praised for his vocal range and emotive delivery.

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