

A Canadian producer who works primarily with The Weeknd, Carlo Montagnese deals in glitchy beats shrouded in darkness. His mix of minimalist rhythms and soupy, synthesized tones forms the deceptively chill backdrop to profane love songs like “The Morning,” while the noir-tinted “House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls” foregrounds the alien, futuristic vibe lurking within Illangelo's arty R&B.