Thursday (mixtape)
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Thursday is the second mixtape of Canadian artist, The Weeknd
, released August 18, 2011 via his official website. The release follows his critically acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize
-nominated debut release House of Balloons
earlier the same year. As with his previous works, production for Thursday was handled by Canadian producers Doc McKinney
and Illangelo. Buzz singles "Rolling Stone" and "The Birds Part 1" preceded the mixtape's release. Canadian rapper Drake
contributes guest vocals to track "The Zone".
The Weeknd
Abel Tesfaye , better known by his stage name The Weeknd is an Ethiopian Canadian singer. Songs recorded under The Weeknd name first leaked in late 2010, though the identity of the individual behind the project was initially unknown.The Weeknd released a nine-song mixtape, House of Balloons, on...
, released August 18, 2011 via his official website. The release follows his critically acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize
2011 Polaris Music Prize
The 2011 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 19, 2011. The winner was Arcade Fire, for the album The Suburbs.For the 2011 award, the prize was increased to $30,000 for the winning musician.-Shortlist:...
-nominated debut release House of Balloons
House of Balloons
House of Balloons is the debut mixtape of Canadian artist, The Weeknd, released online for free in March 2011. Production was headed up by Canadian producers Doc McKinney, Zodiac, Illangelo. House of Balloons blends a range of electronic and urban genres including R&B and Soul. The title track is...
earlier the same year. As with his previous works, production for Thursday was handled by Canadian producers Doc McKinney
Doc McKinney
Martin "Doc" McKinney is a Canadian born, US raised Record Producer, Songwriter. Professionally referred to as Doc, McKinney was formerly one half of the former duet Esthero, alongside Jenny Bea Englishman...
and Illangelo. Buzz singles "Rolling Stone" and "The Birds Part 1" preceded the mixtape's release. Canadian rapper Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
contributes guest vocals to track "The Zone".
Tracklisting
Samples
- "The Birds Part 2" samples "Sandpaper Kisses" by Martina Topley-BirdMartina Topley-BirdMartina Topley-Bird is a British vocalist and songwriter who first gained fame as the featured female vocalist on trip hop pioneer Tricky's debut album, Maxinquaye...
. - "The Life of The Party" is based on "Drugs In My Body" by Thieves Like UsThieves Like UsThieves Like Us may refer to:*Thieves Like Us , a 1937 novel by Edward Anderson*Thieves Like Us , a 1974 film directed by Robert Altman*"Thieves Like Us" , a 1984 song by New Order...
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