The Weeknd and KAYTRANADA

Kaytranada, a Montreal-raised producer, blends J Dilla-inspired hip-hop with woozy house grooves. Known for tracks like those in his debut album, 99.9%, which won the Polaris Music Prize and a Juno Award, he's worked with artists such as Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, and Alicia Keys. His second album, Bubba, featuring Pharrell and Kali Uchis, earned him 2 Grammys.

The Weeknd, born in Canada, revolutionized pop by blending R&B and hip-hop in a cinematic style. With hits like "Blinding Lights" and "Earned It," he's won 3 Grammys and made history as the first artist to win Best Urban Contemporary Album twice. Known for albums like "Trilogy," "Beauty Behind The Madness," and "After Hours," he’s collaborated with stars like Kendrick Lamar. His song "Pray For Me" featured in Black Panther, and "After Hours" achieved simultaneous #1 on Billboard 200, Hot 100, and Artist 100.