It’s not often that we get on-camera interviews with Chamillionaire, but Bootleg Kev scored one. Here, Koopa discusses the issues that revolved around him leaving Universal Records, people only knowing him for “Ridin Dirty,” and his direct-to-fans releases.

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Abel recently took to his Tumblr to speak to his fans. In the letter, The Weeknd speaks on where he’s at in life right now, the meaning behind the “Rolling Stone” video and his creative control with Universal. It’s safe to say that this is the most forthcoming and open The Weeknd has ever been with the public. You can read the whole thing below.

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The Weeknd has inked a deal with Universal Republic Records. On the heels of this news, it was announced that Abel will be releasing Trilogy on November 13.

As previously tweeted months back, Trilogy will be a compilation of his three free mixtapes from 2011: House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence. All three will be re-mixed and remastered. Both the digital and physical copies will also feature 3 additional bonus tracks.

“Wicked Games,” off House of Balloons is set to be the first official release and will hit Tunes soon.

fall tour, music videos, trilogy release with three bonus tracks. xo.

— The Weeknd (@theweekndxo) September 11, 2012

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