The Weeknd Tickets

The Weeknd | An Introduction

The Weeknd is an award-winning, Canadian alternative R&B singer, songwriter and record producer who has become one of the most popular musical artists the world over. His signature sound and boundary-pushing collaborations have helped bring The Weeknd to the forefront of modern music.

Origins

Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario in Canada, The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, began making music as a teen and released three mixtapes during 2010-11. Always aiming to stand apart, The Weeknd quickly earned a shine for his genre-blending and modern electronica-inspired R&B sound.

Band History

The Weeknd released his debut studio album, 'Kiss Land', in 2013. The record was an instant hit, peaking at number two on the US Billboard 200 and going double platinum in the US, Canada, and the UK. The lead single, 'Belong to the World', was praised for its brilliance and caused a great stir in the music world as a whole.

The Weeknd's breakthrough came with his second album 'Beauty Behind the Madness', released in 2015 and earning him his first number one album in the US, as well as going triple platinum across all formats. Other highlights include 'Starboy' (2016) and 'My Dear Melancholy' (2018) - both chart-topping albums that made waves in the US and across the world.

Members Chronology

The Weeknd is a solo act, backed by a studio band comprising of producer Illangelo, keyboardist Jason Quenneville and several others.

Similar Artists

The Weeknd has been often compared to other modern R&B and Hip Hop artists including Drake, PartyNextDoor, 6Lack and Bryson Tiller.

Famous Songs

The Weeknd has a long list of hit songs and top-charting singles, most of them released before 2021. Standout hits include 'Can't Feel My Face', 'The Hills', 'Starboy', 'I Feel It Coming', 'Call Out My Name', 'I Can't Feel My Face', 'Wicked Games' and 'The Morning'.

The Weeknd's success speaks for itself and he continues to remain at the cutting edge of modern music. If you want to experience The Weeknd's electrifying live performance, a great place to start is checking out his past albums and monument of top chart-topping singles - all of them before 2021.