“Red Terror” is an electro-pop song that explores The Weeknd's upbringing. We see how his mother fled war-torn Ethiopia to Toronto and would eventually have Abel. She dedicated her life to raising him well and he feels as though he has disappointed her by abandoning her for a life of debauchery. On an album filled with regret, pointed at his drug abuse, the abuse of fame, the abuse of women, etc., the most climactic moment is dedicated to none other than his own mother. He finally concedes and begs for forgiveness from her. If his mother loves him, he'll never be alone, bu… read more
“Red Terror” is an electro-pop song that explores The Weeknd's upbringing. We see how his mother fled war-torn Ethiopia to Toronto and would eve… read more
“Red Terror” is an electro-pop song that explores The Weeknd's upbringing. We see how his mother fled war-torn Ethiopia to Toronto and would eventually have Abel. She dedicated her … read more
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, popularly known as The Weeknd (born February 16, 1990 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada), is a Canadian R&B/hip-hop musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He chose his stage name in tribute to when he was 17 years old, when, along with his friend La Mar Taylor, he dropped out of high school, took his mattress, and "left one weekend and never came home". However, his estranged former producer Jeremy Rose claims the name was his idea. The letter E was excluded to avoid trademark problems with the Canadian band The Weekend. The Weeknd gained wid… read more
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, popularly known as The Weeknd (born February 16, 1990 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada), is a Canadian R&B/hip-hop musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He … read more
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, popularly known as The Weeknd (born February 16, 1990 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada), is a Canadian R&B/hip-hop musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He chose his stage name in tribute to when he was… read more