Abel Makkonen Tesfaye,known professionally as the Weeknd,is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He is known for his unconventional music production,artistic reinventions,and signature use of the falsetto register.
The discography of the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd consists of five studio albums,nine extended plays,three mixtapes,three compilation albums,one soundtrack album,one live album,75 single releases,and 13 promotional singles. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),the Weeknd has accumulated 18.5 million certified album units and 113 million certified digital single units in the US,based on sales and on-demand streaming,as of January 2024.
"The Hills" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on May 27,2015,as the second single from his second studio album,Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The song was written by the Weeknd alongside producers Emmanuel "Mano" Nickerson and Illangelo,with Belly receiving additional writing credits.
"Can't Feel My Face" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his second studio album,Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The song was released on June 8,2015,as the album's third single. It was written by Max Martin,Peter Svensson,Ali Payami,Savan Kotecha and the Weeknd,and produced by Martin and Payami.
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment and consisting of members Jisoo,Jennie,Rosé,and Lisa. Cited as the "biggest girl group in the world",they are considered the most successful Korean girl group internationally and a leading force in the Korean Wave. They are stylistically associated with the "girl crush" concept in K-pop—exploring themes of self-confidence and female empowerment.
"Starboy" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd featuring the French electronic duo Daft Punk. It was released on September 21,2016,through XO and Republic Records,as the lead single from his third studio album of the same name (2016). The artists wrote and produced the song with Doc McKinney and Henry "Cirkut" Walter,with Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville receiving additional credits. It is an R&B and electropop song that reflects themes of extravagance and celebrity life.
Jennie Kim,known mononymously as Jennie,is a South Korean singer,rapper,and actress. Born and raised in South Korea,Jennie studied in New Zealand for five years before returning to South Korea in 2010. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink,formed by YG Entertainment,in August 2016. In 2023,she made her acting debut under the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane in the HBO television series The Idol.
Roseanne Park,known mononymously as Rosé (Korean: 로제),is a Korean-New Zealand singer and dancer based in South Korea. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia,Rosésigned with South Korean label YG Entertainment following a successful audition in 2012 and trained for four years before debuting as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink in August 2016.
"Solo" is the debut solo single by South Korean singer and rapper Jennie,a member of South Korean girl group Blackpink. Released on November 12,2018,through YG and Interscope,the song was written and produced by Teddy and 24. Musically,"Solo" is a dance,pop,and hip hop song with EDM elements. Its lyrical content revolves around the theme of independence after a break-up.
"After Hours" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his fourth studio album of the same name. It was released through XO and Republic Records as the album's promotional single on February 19,2020. The Weeknd wrote and produced the song with Illangelo,DaHeala and Mario Winans,with Belly receiving additional writing credits.
"Save Your Tears" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his fourth studio album,After Hours (2020). It was released to Dutch contemporary hit radio on August 9,2020 as the album's fourth and final single. The song was written and produced by the Weeknd,Max Martin,and Oscar Holter,with Belly and DaHeala receiving additional writing credits.
"How You Like That" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Blackpink. It was released on June 26,2020,through YG Entertainment,YG Plus and Interscope Records,as the first pre-release single from the group's debut studio album,The Album (2020). The Japanese version of the single was released through Interscope Records and Universal Music Japan on July 27,2021. An EDM,hip hop,trap,club and pop song,it was co-written by Danny Chung,R. Tee,24,and Teddy,while the latter produced the song.
"Lovesick Girls" is a song by South Korean girl group Blackpink,recorded for their debut studio album,The Album (2020). It was written and composed by Teddy Park,R. Tee,24,Brian Lee,Danny Chung,David Guetta,Løren,Jisoo,Jennie,Leah Haywood,whilst production was handled by Park,24,and R. Tee. "Lovesick Girls" was released on October 2,2020,through YG Entertainment and Interscope Records,as the third single from the album. The Japanese version of the single was released through Interscope Records and Universal Music Japan on June 4,2021. It is a dance-pop and electropop song containing influences from EDM and punk rock,with lyrics exploring pain associated with heartbreak.
The Idol is an American drama television series created by Sam Levinson,Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye,and Reza Fahim. The series focuses on female pop idol Jocelyn and her complex relationship with Tedros (Tesfaye),a sleazy nightclub owner,self-help guru,and cult leader. Appearing in supporting roles are Suzanna Son,Troye Sivan,Jane Adams,Jennie Ruby Jane,Rachel Sennott,Hari Nef,Moses Sumney,Da'Vine Joy Randolph,Eli Roth,Ramsey,and Hank Azaria.
"Pink Venom" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Blackpink. It was released through YG Entertainment and Interscope Records on August 19,2022,as the pre-release single from the group's second studio album,Born Pink (2022). It is a hip-hop,pop rap,dance and EDM song that incorporates Korean traditional instruments,90s hip-hop and electropop musical styles. The track was composed by Teddy,24,R. Tee,and Ido,with its lyrics penned by Teddy and Danny Chung.
"Double Fantasy" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd featuring American rapper Future. It was released on April 21,2023,through XO and Republic Records,originally serving as the lead single to The Idol,Vol. 1,the now scrapped soundtrack album to the former's HBO drama television series,The Idol,which premiered on June 4,2023. The song was later included on The Idol Episode 2,an EP of music from the second episode of the series. The song was written by Future,the Weeknd,Metro Boomin,and Mike Dean,and produced by the latter three. It is named after John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1980 studio album of the same name.
The original music created by Canadian singer the Weeknd for the 2023 HBO drama television series The Idol,consists of six separately released EPs released between June 9,2023 and July 3,2023. Originally,the music was set to be released all together on June 30,2023,as a soundtrack album titled The Idol,Vol. 1 through XO and Republic Records. However,it was later announced on June 8,2023,that EPs containing original songs and instrumentals from the show would be released following or preceding the release of each episode. The overall soundtrack was executively produced by Tesfaye himself,EPs contain guest appearances from Mike Dean,Lily-Rose Depp,Suzanna Son,Future,Moses Sumney,Jennie,Ramsey,Lil Baby,and Troye Sivan.
"You &Me" is a song by South Korean singer,rapper,and Blackpink member Jennie. It was released on October 6,2023,through YG Entertainment and Interscope Records,as a special single after being performed on Blackpink's Born Pink World Tour (2022–2023). It marked Jennie's first solo single in five years after "Solo" (2018). Written by Teddy and Danny Chung and composed by Teddy,24,and Vince,"You &Me" is a dance-pop track with romantic lyrics about being in love. A remix version that was performed at Coachella was simultaneously released,with additional writing credits by Bekuh Boom.
"Slow Motion" is a song by American rapper Matt Champion and South Korean singer Jennie. It was released on March 8,2024,through RCA Records as the third single from the former's debut studio album,Mika's Laundry (2024). A drum and bass song,it was written by the artists Champion and Jennie with Adam Feeney,Dijon,Henry Kwapis,Jacob Reske,and Romil Hemnani,while it was produced by Champion,Kwapis,and Dijon.
