Name: The Weeknd
Track name: Initiation
Home town: Toronto, Canada
Who? Despite not revealing his idenity, we know The Weeknd is the brainchild of 21 year-old Abel Tesfaye, who joined by a series of little-known producers including Illangelo and Clams Casino, as being making waves online with a series of free mixtapes that have even included a guest spot by fellow canuck and superstar-in-the-making, Drake.
Like these? Then try this: Drake, The Dream, Frank Ocean.
Why now? The Weeknd released its third free album so far, Echoes Of Silence, just before Christmas, with Initiation among the stand out tracks.
Sounds like: Self-reflective drug addled RnB with a dark, saddening twist.
Hear more: The-weeknd.com
12:00 AM | 04/01/2012
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