Within the past decade, The Weeknd has become one of the most sought-after voices in Pop and R&B. He has collected 4 Grammys and even headlined the 2021 Superbowl, which is something that isn’t easily achieved by artists. Within recent years, fans have noticed his few times losing his voice on stage while performing. This week, in The Weeknd’s latest interview with W Magazine, he revealed what he believed an acting role caused him to suddenly lose his voice.
The Weeknd is far from being known to cross over in a genre. This time, he is set to star in the upcoming drama lead HBO show The Idol. Additionally, he sat alongside his costar Lilly Rose-Depp as they shared some of the challenges they faced becoming their characters. The Weeknd shared how his role as Tedro lead him to an internal identity crisis.“I had to take off the Weeknd outfit, put on Tedros’s wig, shoot with Jocelyn, then go back to being The Weeknd,” he said. “It was tough to go from one head to another,” he added. He found himself carrying his character’s inability to sing subconsciously on stage. The Weekend Shared that he believed this caused him to lose his voice in a recent performance.
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INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 21: The Weeknd performs with Metro Boomin at the Sahara tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 21, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)
Moreover, he also shared a shocking update about the status of his music career. He hinted at a possible retirement from music. He also describes how he feels he is on a new path. “I’m going through a cathartic path right now,” he said. “It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter,” he added. Additionally, he shared he may still make music as Abel, his birth name. However, he is looking to “kill” his long-term moniker, The Weeknd, very soon. This news comes as a slight disappointment yet exciting to fans as they long to see what the next chapter will entail for the “Starboy” himself.
Furthermore, the weekend is set to make his series debut in the HBO series next month. The Idol premieres June 3rd. Will you tune in to see him on the big screen? Let us know in the comments below.
With hundreds of artists worldwide, the music industry is a brutal competition to compete in. Nevertheless, many strive to win awards and have their music heard by millions. Spotify monthly listeners are a constant variable fans love to check on.
Not many can succeed in their goals, but the ones who do have something special about them. They can accomplish music and bring it to a whole another level.
A big way people track the popularity of an artist is through Spotify. Anyone can go on Spotify to view artists’ monthly listeners and see where they rank worldwide.
The great thing about that is seeing where your favorite artists rank in the music world. Another great thing is that it involves all different types of genres. So today, we take a look at the top 10 most listened-to artists on Spotify.
10. SZA (69,430,593)
At number 10, we have Solána Imani Rowe, who is better known as SZA. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she is known for her singing and as a songwriter.
She has gained a massive following on Spotify since she first started making music in the early 2010s. Currently, she sits at 69,430,593 monthly listeners.
With the ninth spot on the list, we have Pierre David Guetta. Known better as David Guetta, is a French Dj and music producer. Born in Paris, France, he produced many of Pops hit songs.
Guetta has gained an enormous following and remains on top of people’s playlists as the only music producer on the list. On Spotify, he has 72,069,331 monthly listeners.
Justin Drew Bieber, or to the public, Justin Bieber takes the eighth spot on the list. Born in London, Canada, Bieber has been making music since a young age. He started posting music on YouTube and is now recognized for his genre-melding music and global influence.
Justin Bieber continues to stay popular as his fans continue to stream his older songs to this day. He has 72,849,875 monthly listeners on Spotify.
7. Ed Sheeran (77,447,504)
Coming in at number seven, we have Edward Christopher Sheeran, or known in the music industry as Ed Sheeran. Born in Halifax, United Kingdom, Sheeran is known for his singing and songwriting.
Possibly the United Kingdoms’ most streamed and well-recognizable artist globally, he has gained 77,447,504 monthly listeners.
Sitting at the sixth spot is Ariana Grande-Butera, or just Ariana Grande to the public, who is a well-known artist and actress.
Best known for her vocal range and signature talent, which only a few people can achieve and continuously use. Grande was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and was mostly known for her acting career before she started to hit mainstream media for singing.
Over the years, she has gained millions of followers and fans that shifted from her fame to signing and have 78,319,182 monthly listeners.
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, or to the music world as Rihanna, comes in at number five. Since 2003, Rihanna has been making music and is known for singing, acting, and being a businesswoman.
Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna has made some of the biggest songs in the world. She even had the chance to do a Super Bowl Halftime Show.
On Spotify, she has gained 79,702,524 monthly listeners; after the Halftime performance, that number has increased.
4. Taylor Swift (80,027,617)
Taylor Allison Swift is a music sensation who is adored but so many women and men alike. Taking the fourth spot, Swift is best known for her singing and songwriting as well as her genre-spanning discography.
She was born in West Reading, Pennslyvania, where she started singing at 14 and moved to Nashville to start off as a country artist.
Of course, her millions of fans have gained her a whopping 80,027,617 monthly listeners on Spotify.
3. Shakira (80,916,603)
Known for her hips not lying, Shakira takes the number three spot. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in BArranquilla, Colombia. She is often referred to as the “Queen of Latin Music” and is known for her musical versatility.
Shakira has also had the opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Latina singer Jennifer Lopez. Being the queen and having an opportunity to perform on a big stage like that has gained her a massive following.
On Spotify, Shakira has gained a vast 80,916,603 monthly listeners.
2. Miley Cyrus (81,158,318)
Everyone knew her first as Hannah Montana, but Miley Cyrus since the show has gained significant popularity. She comes in at the number two spot on the list. She was born in Franklin, Tennesee, and has been in the spotlight since she was young.
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has music that spans over different genres and styles and is very experimental with her music.
With her recently dropped the song “Flowers,” Miley has gained even more attention and Spotify listeners. She has a massive following of 81,158,318 monthly listeners.
1. The Weekend (110,018,087)
At last, with the number spot on the list, we have The Weekend. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye was born in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada. He is well known for his singing, songwriting, and acting.
The Weekend is also known for his musical versatility and the use of dark lyricism, often inspired by his own personal experiences.
Another artist to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, The Weekend, has gained an incredible following over the years. To this day, he may remain in the number-one spot for years to come. He has an outrageous 110,018,087 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Many will be shocked by the people who made this list, but Spotify updates its numbers daily. So we may see some changes in the future, but some of these people may remain on the list for a long time.
Pop superstar sensation, Ariana Grande, is returning to music with a remix of The Weeknd’s hit ‘Die For You’. The singer has not released new music since her 2020 ‘Positions’ album and fans can hardly wait for more.
The 29 year-old singer and actress has officially teamed up with her friend and collaborator, 33 year-old The Weekend, on a remix of his 2016 track ‘Die For You’ from the album ‘Starboy’.
The Grammy winner posted a viral clip of her editing her verse in the vocal booth on Tuesday where she sings, “You know what I’m thinkin’, see it in your eyes / You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry.”
She posted the video with a caption saying, “Wrote and recorded a verse for my friend after a 14 hour day on set. This certain exception had to be made..”
It is unclear when fans should expect this remix as Grande is currently filming the two-part movie adaptation of smash hit Broadway musical ‘Wicked’, in which she plays Glinda. The hours are long and she is hyper focused on her character.
When asked by a TikTok user why she is no longer a singer, she replied: “Literally on set filming two musical movies all day every day.”
Make no mistake, this is not Ariana and The Weekends first go around. The pair first teamed up on 2014’s ‘Love Me Harder’ from Ariana’s album ‘My Everything’. And in 2020, they duetted on ‘Off The Table’ on her LP ‘Positions’, while Ariana showcased her range on a remix of ‘Save Your Tears’ from his record ‘After Hours’.
Though she has taken time to lay low, in terms of original music, she recently reassured fans she is still very much a singer and reminded them of her vocal aptitude on a rendition of ‘Over the Rainbow’ from 1939 classic ‘Wicked’.
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