XO (record label)

XO

Official XO Logo
Parent company Universal Music Group
Founded 2012[1]
Founder The Weeknd
Distributor(s) Republic Records
Genre
Country of origin Canada
Location Toronto, Ontario
Official website theweeknd.com

XO is a Canadian record label founded by singer The Weeknd.

Background

XO was started by Canadian singer The Weeknd in 2011, under the then unofficial label he released three critically acclaimed mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence. XO is not necessarily just a record label, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) also refers to it as the name of his clique, XO is what he calls his friends and close associates. Although the label was created in 2011, it did not have any major label backing or deal, until 2012 when Republic Records signed a deal with The Weeknd and made a distribution deal with him and his newfound label XO & Co.

Roster

Artists

Act Year
signed
Releases
under the label
The Weeknd 2012 (Founder) 3

In house producers

Act Year
signed
Danny Boy Styles Unknown
Jason Quenneville Unknown

Discography

The label has officially released two studio albums, and one compilation album. Unofficially, the label has released three mixtapes.

Studio albums

Year Album details
2013 The WeekndKiss Land
2015 The Weeknd – Beauty Behind the Madness

Compilation albums

Year Album details
2012 The Weeknd – Trilogy

Mixtapes

Year Album details
2011 The Weeknd – House of Balloons
2011 The Weeknd – Thursday
2011 The WeekndEchoes of Silence

References

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