“'Kiss Land' is the story after 'Trilogy'; it's pretty much the second chapter of my life. The narrative takes place after my first flight; it's very foreign, very Asian-inspired. When people ask me, 'Why Japan?' I simply tell them it's the furthest I've ever been from home. It really is a different planet.”

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.