Beauty Behind the Madness featured guest appearances from Ed Sheeran, Labrinth and Lana Del Rey. Both singles reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album was supported by five singles, including ' The Hills', an alternative R&B and trap song that incorporates Amharic lyricism, and ' Can't Feel My Face', a pop, disco and funk track. He reunited with Belly, DaHeala, DannyBoyStyles and Illangelo, and worked with new collaborators such as Max Martin and Kanye West.

The Weeknd's second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness was released in August 2015. Primarily a R&B and dark wave album, the Weeknd worked with new collaborators for Kiss Land such as Belly, DaHeala and DannyBoyStyles. It was supported by six singles, including the lead single of the same name and ' Belong to the World'. The Weeknd's debut studio album Kiss Land was released in September 2013. Follow-up singles included ' Twenty Eight' and ' The Zone' featuring Drake. Preceding the album was the release of his debut single ' Wicked Games', an alternative R&B and quiet storm track that he co-wrote with McKinney and Illangelo. Īfter signing with Republic Records in 2012, the Weeknd re-released his three mixtapes in the compilation album Trilogy. They were also praised for its diverse musical styles, which incorporated elements of soul, trip hop, hip hop, dream pop, indie rock, downtempo and post-punk. The alternative R&B projects were met with widespread acclaim for its dark lyrical content that explored the Weeknd's drug usage and romantic experiences. He collaborated with different producers, primarily Doc McKinney and Illangelo. Two years later, he co-founded the XO record label and released his first three mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence.

He began his recording career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube. The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer who has recorded material for five studio albums, three mixtapes and two extended plays (EP), as well as contribute to other artist's respective albums. The Weeknd performing at Djakarta Warehouse Project in December 2018

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