What is the story behind The Weeknd’s album?
What is the story behind The Weeknd’s album?
The album’s cover objectifies the future by way of a depiction of an elderly version of singer Abel Tesfaye, the version who escapes Cain and the legacy of his name, and remains a good shepherd like we’re told in the Bible. It’s an image that suggests we enter eternity by enduring the bleakness of now.
How did The 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.
Why is The Weeknd so important?
He has been dominating the charts, creating iconic characters, making hit after hit and constantly changing and innovating his sound. His broken records, five Grammys, and chart-topping hits speak for themselves. He is currently the second most listened to artist in the world according to spotify.com.
Why does The Weeknd wear tape on his face?
He explained that the bandages were part of his character for the After Hours visuals (simply named “The Character”), noting, “It’s all a progression and we watch The Character’s storyline hit heightened levels of danger and absurdity as his tale goes on.”
