This quote explains why The Weeknd had Jim Carrey on his new album, ‘Dawn FM’

They’re pals!

The Weeknd’s new album, Dawn FM, has dropped on Friday.

And to a lot of people’s surprise, there’s a special guest on it that they might not have seen coming: Jim Carrey’s on it!

Yes, THAT Jim Carrey. The actor known for Liar Liar, Dumb and Dumber, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and so much more has a few cameos on the album as a DJ of a faux radio station.

On the opening track, he says, “You are now listening to 103.5 Dawn FM. You’ve been in the dark for way too long. It’s time to walk into the light and accept your fate with open arms. Scared? Don’t worry. We’ll be there to hold your hand and guide you through this painless transition.”

So why is Carrey on the album (besides the fact that Jim Carrey is awesome)? Let’s dive in: