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
I feel like everything we do comes down to how it looks. Even no branding is branding. For example, you had no… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I always hated how I looked on camera. I never put a face to my music, which actually made the music that… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I sang a lot of low stuff on songs like 'Secrets' and 'Rockin',' almost like Toni Braxton. On 'Secrets,' I'm a different… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
When I was making the early stuff, I never expected it to be so big. I was in my own kind of… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
The vibe on 'Starboy' comes from that hip-hop culture of braggadocio, from Wu-Tang and 50 Cent, the kind of music I listened… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
At one point, I didn't care. Now I want as many people to hear my music as possible. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
Environment is very important to me. Sometimes I have to perform during the day for festivals, and my music does not work… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
When I was performing the songs on 'Kiss Land,' it was a great singalong. But there were moments where I realized some… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
Once you've changed who you are or who you've portrayed in your music, the fans, they'll catch it... Once I feel like… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I wish I could make music about politics. I feel like it's such an art and a talent that I admire tremendously,… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
Once youve changed who you are or who youve portrayed in your music, the fans, theyll catch it... Once I feel like… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
When I was born, that was the music my mother was listening to. Michael Jackson is a third parent to me. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I'm a huge fan of R. Kelly's. He's a musical genius and probably the most prolific artist of the generation before mine. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
The game is changing with songs like 'Earned It' as opposed to it changing me. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
When people meet me, they say that I'm really kind - contrary to a lot of my music. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
The effect of music on fashion has been immense, especially hip-hop and urban music. — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
My purpose is to make exciting music, and I feel like I'll be doing that for the rest of my life, so… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I spend just as much time on how people hear my music as I do the actual music, no matter how long… — The Weeknd Copy Share Image
I was very camera shy. People like hot girls, so I put my music to hot girls and it just became a… — 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
