Reissue of this 2011 release, the second mixtape by Canadian recording artist The Weeknd. Thursday follows his critically acclaimed, Polaris Music Prize-nominated debut mixtape House of Balloons (2011). It's music incorporates down tempo, dubstep, dream pop, hip hop, rock and reggae styles. As with his previous works, Canadian producers Doc McKinney and Illangelo were responsible for production of the mixtape. Young Money artist Drake contributes guest vocals to the track "The Zone". Upon it's release, Thursday received generally positive reviews from critics, who drew comparisons to House of Balloons. "Rolling Stone" and "The Birds Part 1" were released as buzz singles to precede the mixtape's release.