Kiss Land is the debut studio album by Canadian recording artist The Weeknd. The album was released in the United States on September 10, 2013, by XO and Republic Records. Kiss Land was supported by five singles: "Kiss Land", "Belong to the World", "Live For", "Pretty" and "Wanderlust". The album's sole guest appearance comes from frequent collaborator Drake. The album's production was primarily handled by DannyBoyStyles, The Weeknd himself, and Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville.
House of Balloons is the debut mixtape by Canadian recording artist, The Weeknd, released as a free download on March 21, 2011, through his website. Its music incorporates electronic and urban genres including R&B and soul with trip-hop and dream pop tones. Contributions to the mixtape's production came from Canadian producers Doc McKinney, Zodiac, Illangelo.