The Weeknd Gesaffelstein | en

The Weeknd, the stage name for Abel Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer. The Scarborough, Toronto-born singer, songwriter, and producer doesn't say much outside of his lyrics or personal messages through his social networking sites. Ever since appearing on the scene in late 2010, he's been shrouded in mystery, cultivating a mystique that baffles our gossip-obsessed pop culture. With that said, the 27-year-old alternative R&B phenomenon is an enigma in more ways than one. For him, it's not about becoming famous. It's not about becoming rich. It's not about pleasing anyone. It's about being honest, staying true to his...

Gesaffelstein is the moniker of French electronic musician, DJ and producer Mike Lévy. He is based in Paris, France. His sound can be described as a mix of industrial techno, ebm, and house music. He has done remixes for artists such as ZZT, Cassius, Lana Del Rey and Sei A, as well as releasing his own records. Lévy was born on June 24, 1985 in Lyon, France, and started practising with a synthesizer in his teens after discovering synthpop music. "Gesaffelstein" is a portmanteau of the term Gesamtkunstwerk ("total work of art") and (Albert) Einstein. His first EP, Vengeance Factory,...