The Blinded by the Light singer is in the news for his new album he plans to release soon. In an interview with TMRW, the singer stated, "I have been more inspired and creative during the pandemic than I might normally be while on the road...The pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the tensions of the election have mostly created a sense of gratitude for what I have and closeness with the people near me," he said.  

He also stated that he has been more inspired and creative during the pandemic. “The Black Lives Matter movement and the tensions of the election have mostly created a sense of gratitude for what I have and closeness with the people near me," he said.

Talking about his musical journey, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer, noted for his falsetto and eccentric music style said: "My natural singing voice was inspired and shaped by Ethiopian music. The older I got, I was exposed to more music, and my voice became a chameleon going into different characters with each album. By following my own path and breaking industry norms, it seems to be influencing others."