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The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Canadian singer and songwriter (born 1990)

TypeSolo artist
FromCanada
Born16 February 1990
Genrealternative R&B, pop music
LabelXO
Charting songs12
Deezer fans14,733,135

The Weeknd has 12 songs on the Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube charts we follow, averaging 131 BPM. The Weeknd was born on 16 February 1990 in Toronto, Canada. Their music is usually described as alternative R&B, pop music and electropop.

About

Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Regarded as an influential figure in popular music, he is known for his light-lyric tenor vocal range and falsetto, alternative R&B sound, and dark aesthetics, as well as the cinematic visuals and storytelling of his music videos. His accolades include 4 Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award.

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Their sound in numbers

Their songs average 131 BPM, a fast pace that is faster than 76% of the songs on the charts, from One Of The Girls at 88 BPM to Starboy at 186 BPM.

Their most used key is C minor (2 of 12 songs), and 17% of their songs are in a major key so their catalogue leans dark and moody. Average energy is 42/100 (moderate), below the chart average of 56.

Songs on the charts

Where they chart

The Weeknd reached number one in 1 country and the top 10 in 5 of the 74 countries we follow.

Questions

Where is The Weeknd from?

The Weeknd is from Toronto, Canada. Canadian singer and songwriter (born 1990).

When was The Weeknd born?

On 16 February 1990.

What is the fastest song by The Weeknd?

Starboy, at 186 BPM. Their slowest charting song is One Of The Girls at 88 BPM.

What key does The Weeknd use most?

C minor, in 2 of their 12 charting songs.