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“Echoes of Silence,” released as a mixtape in 2012 ... establishing The Weeknd as more than a passing phenomenon in contemporary R&B. With 2016’s “Starboy,” Tesfaye confronted the ...

the mixtape that began the entire journey. Picking things back up where they started may be a bit on the nose depending on your tastes, but given the incredible success that The Weeknd enjoyed ...

The enigmatic artist’s latest release ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ showcases his most ambitious work to date, blending genres and pushing musical boundaries Abel Tesfaye, widely known as The Weeknd ...

Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, released his new album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, marking his sixth and final studio album.

When The Weeknd first made waves in 2011, his identity was unclear. We hadn’t really met Abel Tesfaye yet, and we had no idea if The Weeknd was a solo act or not. But none of that mattered ...

One of pop music's biggest stars is calling it quits — well, kind of . . . The Weeknd, whose real name ... and anonymous 2011 debut with the mixtape “House of Balloons,” groaning about ...

During Carti’s set, the rapper actually brought out another headliner-caliber star: The Weeknd. The Weeknd wasn’t Carti’s only guest at Rolling Loud, as Carti also brought out Skepta for the ...

The Weeknd has sold over 17 million albums worldwide. According to Best Selling Albums, the best selling of The Weeknd's five studio albums is his second, "Beauty in the Madness," which has ...

The thriller is set to arrive in theaters this May. By Heran Mamo The Weeknd is giving fans a glimpse of his upcoming psychological thriller film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, by revealing the first-look ...