Number Fifteen: He Used to Cover Boyz II Men Songs. Though it might sound funny now, it's true! In an interview, he said, "I got a microphone and a sh*tty computer and started recording these corny songs with my friends, Boyz II Men covers and sh*t."
Number Fourteen: He Is Inspired by Some Incredibly Musicians. He has said that he is most inspired by Michael Jackson, R. Kelly and Prince. This becomes clear if you listen to his album. All three of their influences can be heard. …show more content…
According to The Weeknd, Kanye has been hugely influential on him as well. He said, "[Kanye] definitely helped craft who I've been, subconsciously, for the past few years. To actually be with him and talk to him and work with him, it's just like coming to life."
Number Twelve: He Is Featured in Lana Del Rey's Music. The Weeknd and Lana Del Rey have been friends for a long time, and he has admitted that they have both inspired each other. In an interview, he said, "She is the girl in my music, and I am the guy in her music." Whatever that means.
Number Eleven: He Likes Ethiopian Music. The Weeknd grew up being inspired by Ethiopian artists like Aster Aweke and Mulatu Astatke. His family would play the music around