Scarborough-bred musician The Weeknd finds himself the subject of an extensive New York Times magazine profile by music critic Jon Caramanica, which dares to ask whether the 25-year-old born Abel Tesfaye is poised to become “the biggest pop star in the world.”
When summing up the artist's mounting legacy, Caramanica writes:
As he sees it, he is walking in the footsteps of artists of previous eras who, from an R.&B. foothold, rocketed into the stratosphere. So it didn’t come as a surprise when Tesfaye was visibly (and uncharacteristically) thrilled to relate the story of how he first met the legendary producer Quincy Jones. The two were at a club called Drai’s in Las Vegas, where Tesfaye performs frequently. The owner introduced him to Jones, 82 years old but still spry enough for the club. The two sat down next to each other. ‘‘He knew about me,’’ Tesfaye said, beaming. ‘‘You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.’’
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Source: New York Times