The Weeknd : (6) " My purpose is to make exciting music, and I feel like I’ll be doing that for the rest of my life, so there’s no pressure. " - The Weeknd " I wish I could make music about politics. I feel like it’s such an art and a talent that I admire tremendously, but when I step into the studio, I step out of the real world, and it’s therapeutic. " - The Weeknd " The effect of music on fashion has been immense, especially hip-hop and urban music. " - The Weeknd " I’m the most boring person to talk to. " - The Weeknd " Taylor Swift’s audience can listen to me, but so can the street kids. I want to touch it all. " - The Weeknd " Even though I’ve been putting out bodies of work for years, ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’ felt like the beginning. " - The Weeknd