The Weeknd

The master of dark pop

The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, is one of the most successful and influential artists in modern pop music. With his unmistakable falsetto, dark soundscapes and a mixture of R&B, pop, electro and hip-hop, he has won millions of fans worldwide. He celebrated his breakthrough in the early 2010s with mixtapes such as House of Balloonsbefore he started with hits like "Can't Feel My Face", "Starboy" and "Blinding Lights" finally became a world icon.

His music is characterised by a unique combination of melancholic themes, futuristic sounds and catchy melodies. The Weeknd manages to combine club-ready beats with profound lyrics about love, excess and inner turmoil. With the album After Hours and the single Blinding Lights he wrote music history and shaped the soundtrack of an entire era.

The Weeknd is also an exceptional live artist: his spectacular shows combine visual art with musical perfection. From intimate ballads to ecstatic dance tracks, he delivers an overall experience that has long since made him one of the most important pop stars of our time.