Prince turned experimental music into pop music. 'When Doves Cry,' the whole 'Purple Rain' soundtrack - he was inspired by the Cocteau… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
When Michael (Jackson) died, it felt like part of my family died. I want [my fans] to know that my music is… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
Image, lyrics, content, storytelling, cohesive body of work - that's Prince to me. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
My inspiration is R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, and Prince - for the vocals, anyway. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I can never be Michael Jackson or do what he did, but he is definitely a good inspiration: I want to give… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I'm better than your next man and if you're swingin' like you're dumber than the next man. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I feel like I'm the kind of guy that would have kids before getting married. The first thing would be kids. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
My production and songwriting and the environment around those vocals are not inspired by R&B at all. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
Eddie Murphey shit. Yeah we Trade Places. Rehearse lines to them and then we fuck faces. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I probably could have toured off 'Trilogy' for the rest of my life. It definitely changed the culture. No one can do a trilogy… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
What does it mean when your heart's already numb? You're a professional. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
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