“If you ever see young artists, and they're not sounding good, they sound good. They're good singers. They wouldn't be where they are if they didn't sound good. It's their nerves. Any time you see your favorite artist, and he's or she's screwing up or not hitting those notes, it's not because she can't hit it or she can't sing; he or she is scared.”

Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actor

Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is known for his work in popular music and for a style marked by a light-lyric tenor, falsetto, alternative R&B, and dark visual imagery. His music is also noted for cinematic videos and strong storytelling. Over his career, he has received 4 Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, 22 Juno Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award.