Artist profile

The Weeknd

The Weeknd is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer known for blending trap, R&B, and electronic production. Rising from Toronto's underground music scene, he built a devoted following through atmospheric, introspective tracks before achieving mainstream success with albums like *Starboy* and *After Hours*. His work is characterized by dark, moody production and falsetto vocals that have influenced contemporary pop and hip-hop.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

The Weeknd is a moderate-energy and a warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 67–170 BPM with a median of 118 · predominantly minor keys (74% minor) · most common key: 5A (C Minor) with 6 tracks.

BPM spread
65–69
1
70–74
1
85–89
2
100–104
1
105–109
2
115–119
3
120–124
2
125–129
1
130–134
1
135–139
1
150–154
1
155–159
1
160–164
1
170–174
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

19 total · sortable
Timeless
Timeless
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti
12010A
R&B
Blinding Lights
Blinding Lights
The Weeknd
865A
Trap / Future Bass
Save Your Tears
Save Your Tears
The Weeknd
1189A
R&B
São Paulo
São Paulo
The Weeknd, Anitta
1255A
R&B
Can't Feel My Face
Can't Feel My Face
The Weeknd
1088A
R&B
Cry For Me
Cry For Me
The Weeknd
1526A
R&B
Save Your Tears - Remix
Save Your Tears - Remix
The Weeknd, Ariana Grande
1188B
R&B
Die For You
Die For You
The Weeknd
6712A
Trap / Future Bass
Heartless
Heartless
The Weeknd
1702A
Trap / Future Bass
LA FAMA
LA FAMA
The Weeknd, Rosalia
1365A
Latin
In Your Eyes
In Your Eyes
The Weeknd
1006B
Trap / Future Bass
Dancing In The Flames
Dancing In The Flames
The Weeknd
1173B
R&B
Open Hearts
Open Hearts
The Weeknd
1246A
R&B
Smile
Smile
The Weeknd, Juice WRLD
15911B
Trap / Future Bass
Hardest To Love
Hardest To Love
The Weeknd
1627B
Trap / Future Bass
Blinding Lights - Remix
Blinding Lights - Remix
The Weeknd, Rosalia
855A
Trap / Future Bass
The Hills - RL Grime Remix
The Hills - RL Grime Remix
The Weeknd
705A
Trap / Future Bass
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
The Weeknd
1302A
R&B
After Hours - The Blaze Remix
After Hours - The Blaze Remix
The Weeknd
1095A
Trap / Future Bass

Sound profile evolution

How The Weeknd’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal
2011–2018·4 tracks
2019–2025·15 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across The Weeknd's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~110 to ~127 BPM; groove has deepened.

Release volume by decade

7
2010s
12
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with The Weeknd’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around The Weeknd and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Tory Lanez
100%
5 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Drake
95%
51 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Black Atlass
88%
Not in our catalog yet
Partynextdoor
85%
Not in our catalog yet
Don Toliver
73%
5 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Majid Jordan
69%
Not in our catalog yet
Brent Faiyaz
68%
1 track in catalog · Melodic House & Techno · no artist page yet
Frank Ocean
63%
1 track in catalog · Pop · no artist page yet
Bruno Mars
62%
9 tracks in catalog · Pop
Bryson Tiller
60%
1 track in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet
Giveon
57%
1 track in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet
Avenoir
50%
Not in our catalog yet
Rihanna
50%
15 tracks in catalog · Pop
6lack
49%
4 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Miguel
49%
5 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

FAQ

What BPM does The Weeknd play at?

The Weeknd's tracks in our catalog range from 67 to 170 BPM, with a median of 118 BPM. Across 19 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are The Weeknd's tracks in?

The Weeknd's tracks are mostly in minor keys (74% minor across 19 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 6 tracks.

What artists mix well with The Weeknd?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, The Weeknd pairs well with Tory Lanez, Drake, Black Atlass. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was The Weeknd most active?

Our catalog has The Weeknd releases spanning 2011 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2020s.

Keep exploring

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