When did The Weeknd first start making music?

When did The Weeknd first start making music?

On March 21, 2011, Tesfaye self-released his debut mixtape House of Balloons. The mixtape included production from Canadian producers Illangelo and Doc McKinney, and included the tracks produced by Rose, although he did not receive production credits like he told Tesfaye to do.

How did Weeknd get famous?

He got his start by releasing music anonymously online. He posted his music under the name “The Weeknd,” which would become the name under which he rose to fame. The songs, which he created with producer Jeremy Rose, drew the attention of everyone from Drake to the New York Times.

What was The Weeknd’s first album?

The Weeknd