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House of Balloons is the debut mixtape by Canadian singer The Weeknd, released on March 21, 2011. The mixtape was a critical and commercial success, and is widely regarded as one of the best mixtapes of the 2010s. It features the hit singles 'What You Need', 'The Morning', and 'Wicked Games'. The mixtape's dark, atmospheric sound and The Weeknd's soulful vocals drew comparisons to Michael Jackson and Prince. With a vibe score of 8.5, House of Balloons has had a significant influence on contemporary R&B and has been named as an inspiration by numerous artists, including Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The mixtape's success can be measured by its over 1 million downloads on DatPiff, a popular mixtape website, and its ranking as one of the best albums of 2011 by publications such as Pitchfork and Rolling Stone.