Pranav Krishnan

Weeknd

Introduction: The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He first gained widespread recognition in 2010 for his mixtapes, which blended elements of R&B, soul, and hip-hop. The Weeknd's commercial breakthrough came with the release of his third mixtape, "House of Balloons," which was followed by two more critically acclaimed mixtapes, "Thursday" and "Echoes of Silence." In 2015, he released his first full-length album, "Beauty Behind the Madness," which spawned hit songs like "Can't Feel My Face" and "The Hills." The Weeknd has since released several more successful albums, including "Starboy" and "After Hours," and has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards.