- Abel Makkonen Tesfaye is a Canadian singer and songwriter known as The Weeknd.
- His music explores escapism, romance and melancholy, often inspired by personal experiences.
- He has received numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 17 Juno Awards, six American Music Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards.
- He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
- His music is known for its sonic versatility and dark lyrics
• 21 Savage is a rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia.
• He became known after releasing two mixtapes in 2015, before attaining international attention with the release of the collaborative EP Savage Mode (2016).
• He signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017.
• His debut studio album, Issa Album (2017), peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.
• He released the collaborative album Without Warning (2017) with Offset and Metro Boomin.
• He featured on Post Malone's 2017 single "Rockstar", which reached number one on the Hot 100.
• His second album, I Am > I Was (2018) became his first U.S. number one album and spawned the hit song "A Lot" (featuring J. Cole).
• 21 Savage's highly anticipated third album, Savage Mode II (2020), debuted atop the Billboard 200.
• In 2022, 21 Savage would be featured on Drake's song "Jimmy Cooks" from his album Honestly, Nevermind, where it debuted at number one on the Hot 100.
- Metro Boomin is an American record producer, record executive, beatmaker, and DJ.
- He started his music career at the age of 16 and relocated to Atlanta to attend school.
- He is known for his dark production style and its influence on modern hip hop and trap.
- He has worked with artists such as Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Migos.
- He has produced multiple top-20 singles and two number one hits.
- He has collaborated with 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, Nav, Big Sean, and others.
- His debut studio album Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018) debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200.
- He released his second album, Heroes & Villains, in 2022.
- He has a signature dark production style.
- He has earned acclaim for his influence on modern hip hop and trap.
