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The Weeknd

The Weeknd

alternative R&B, contemporary R&B, pop music

Canada

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Sound in a sentence: "Rich synth layers pulse beneath sparse yet evocative melodies, creating an intoxicating interplay of tension and release."

The Weeknd reshaped the landscape of modern pop and R&B, introducing a sound that marries atmospheric production with deeply personal narratives. His music captures the complexity of contemporary emotions, providing a soundtrack for a generation grappling with themes of love, loss, and indulgence in both pleasure and pain.

The Weeknd reshaped the landscape of modern pop and R&B, introducing a sound that marries atmospheric production with deeply personal narratives. His music captures the complexity of contemporary emotions, providing a soundtrack for a generation grappling with themes of love, loss, and indulgence in both pleasure and pain. By weaving together haunting melodies and relatable experiences, he has carved out a space that feels intimate yet universally resonant. Central to The Weeknd’s innovation is his ability to blend elements of electronic music with classic R&B sensibilities, creating expansive soundscapes that draw listeners in while maintaining an air of mystery. His use of layered vocals and immersive production allows for a sonic exploration that often feels cinematic, inviting audiences to lose themselves in the experience. This approach has not only redefined what R&B can be but has also influenced countless artists seeking to capture a similar emotional depth. Lyrically, The Weeknd often delves into the darker sides of desire and vulnerability, employing a voice that is both confessional and detached. His storytelling oscillates between stark honesty and impressionistic imagery, crafting scenes that evoke raw emotions without shying away from the complexities of human relationships. This duality creates a tension in his work that resonates powerfully with listeners navigating their own struggles.

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Discography

46 releases • 15 studio • 2011–2025

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House of Balloons

House of Balloons (2011)

Echoes of Silence

Echoes of Silence (2011)

Thursday

Thursday (2011)

Trilogy

Kiss Land

Kiss Land (2013)

Beauty Behind the Madness

Beauty Behind the Ma... (2015)

Starboy

My Dear Melancholy,

My Dear Melancholy, (2018)

The Weeknd in Japan

The Weeknd in Japan (2018)

After Hours

After Hours (2020)

The Highlights

The Highlights (2021)

Dawn FM

The Idol Vol. 1

The Idol Vol. 1 (2023)

Live at SoFi Stadium

Live at SoFi Stadium (2023)

Hurry Up Tomorrow

Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)

Albums ()

Hurry Up Tomorrow

Hurry Up Tomorrow

2025

The Idol Vol. 1

The Idol Vol. 1

2023

Live at SoFi Stadium

Live at SoFi Stadium

2023

Dawn FM

Dawn FM

2022

The Highlights

The Highlights

2021

After Hours

After Hours

2020

The Weeknd in Japan

The Weeknd in Japan

2018

Starboy

Starboy

2016

Beauty Behind the Madness

Beauty Behind the Madness

2015

Kiss Land

Kiss Land

2013

Trilogy

Trilogy

2012

Echoes of Silence

Echoes of Silence

2011

House of Balloons

House of Balloons

2011

Thursday

Thursday

2011

EPs ()

My Dear Melancholy,

My Dear Melancholy,

2018

Singles ()

Cry for Me

Cry for Me

2025

Dancing in the Flames

Dancing in the Flames

2024

Out of Time

Out of Time

2022

Sacrifice

Sacrifice

2022

Moth to a Flame

Moth to a Flame

2021

Take My Breath

Take My Breath

2021

King of the Fall

King of the Fall

2020

After Hours

After Hours

2020

Blinding Lights

Blinding Lights

2019

Heartless

Heartless

2019

Wake Up

Wake Up

2019

Power Is Power

Power Is Power

2019

Call Out My Name

Call Out My Name

2018

Rockin' (The Weeknd song)

Rockin' (The Weeknd song)

2017

Reminder

Reminder

2017

Party Monster

Party Monster

2016

Secrets

Secrets

2016

False Alarm

False Alarm

2016

Nocturnal

Nocturnal

2016

Acquainted

Acquainted

2016

Wonderful

Wonderful

2015

In the Night

In the Night

2015

Can't Feel My Face

Can't Feel My Face

2015

The Hills

The Hills

2015

Earned It

Earned It

2014

Often

Often

2014

Wanderlust

Wanderlust

2014

Live For

Live For

2013

Kiss Land

Kiss Land

2013

Twenty Eight

Twenty Eight

2012

Wicked Games

Wicked Games

2012

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