The Weeknd's 2015 album "Beauty Behind the Madness" marked his definitive transition from cult R&B figure to global pop phenomenon, featuring a slate of chart-topping singles that blended his signature darkness with mainstream accessibility.
- The album was released on August 28, 2015, by The Weeknd Music Group and Republic Records.
- "Beauty Behind the Madness" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 412,000 units in its first week.
- The album spawned three number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100: "Can't Feel My Face", "The Hills", and "Starboy" (though "Starboy" was released later and is often associated with the subsequent album).
The Weeknd is the stage name of Abel Tesfaye, a Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer known for his dark R&B, synth-pop, and pop music. He rose to prominence in the early 2010s with a series of mixtapes before achieving mainstream success. The Weeknd is a globally recognized artist, known for his evolving sound and visual presentation.
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