The Weeknd took home two big awards last night, March 15. The singer won Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for his tune "Often" at the Juno Awards in Canada. While raking in the accolades, The Weeknd also performed his 50 Shades of Grey soundtrack contribution "Earned It."
The artist, aka Abel Tesfaye, hit the stage accompanied by pianist Stephen Moccio, the song's co-writer. The steamy performance took the audience by storm, and the arrangement was superb. The Weeknd's falsetto was polished and ready to melt a few hearts. Check it out below, via HotNewHipHop.
In 2013, The Weeknd dropped his debut album Kiss Land. The LP hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200 behind singles like "Wanderlust," "Belong to the World" and "Live For" by Drake.
The Weeknd is also currently gearing up for his Las Vegas residency at Drai's Nightclub. He will perform at the venue starting March 20.
Other notable wins from the Juno Awards included:
Group of the Year: Arkells
Rap Recording of the Year: Naturally Born Strangers, The Legends League Presents: Naturally Born Strangers
Dance Recording of the Year: Kiesza, Sound of a Woman
Electronic Album of the Year: Caribou, Our Love
Adult Contemporary Album of the Year: Sarah McLachlan, Shine On
Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award: Adam Messinger, “Change Your Life” (co-producer Nasri Atweh) from Iggy Azalea, The New Classic; “Rude” from Magic!, Don’t Kill the Magic
Video of the Year: Kiesza, “Hideaway” (directors: Blayre Ellestad, Rami Afuni, Juba Castot)
International Album of the Year: Sam Smith, In the Lonely Hour
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