The Weeknd and Ariana Grande are two internationally successful recording artists from North America known for pop-oriented contemporary music. The Weeknd, a Canadian singer, songwriter and producer, emerged in the early 2010s blending alternative R&B, pop and electronic elements with moody, atmospheric production and themes of romance and nightlife. Ariana Grande, an American singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 2010s, is associated with pop and contemporary R&B, noted for her four-octave vocal range, melismatic singing and polished pop production. Both artists have frequently collaborated with mainstream producers and have incorporated elements of hip-hop, electronic and soul into their styles, maintaining high visibility in popular music across the 2010s and beyond.