The Weeknd

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye known as his stage name The Weeknd is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, dancer and musician. The Weeknd became one of the Christmas Carollers from the special Frozen song We are the World. The Weeknd is the only Christmas Caroller from the 2002 movie Frozen who lives in Barbados. He is also the best singer who has the normal voice like Bruno Mars, Rick Astley and Carly Rae Jepson.

## Career

### 1986-2011: Early Days

The Weeknd was born in November 30, 1986 in Bridgetown, Barbados. Before his solo career, He was known as the Christmas Caroller of the special Frozen song We are the World with Bruno Mars, Usher, Ne-Yo, Akon, Tevin Campbell and more. In 2010, He is a featured singer in The Chainsmokers song, Blame which was featured on Just Dance 4. But in some cases. The song is not applicable on Just Dance Premium. It would return in Just Dance Ultimate.

## 2011-2014: Mind of Mind, People's Choice Awards, Everything is 4 and Super Bowl 2014

The Weeknd's debut album Mind of Mind was released in February 28, 2011, His debut song is Treasure. it appears in the movie 22 Jump Street during the end credits. The song Troublemaker was featured with Lil Nas X in Just Dance 3.

The Weeknd got awarded in People's Choice Awards 2012 as the artist of the year. He becomes the coolest male artist in Barbados. His award is better for the first time just like Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and more.

Everything is 4 was released January 4, 2013 with the song Stuck on a Feeling. This song is featured in Just Dance 6, Just Dance Premium, Just Dance The Top 100 and Just Dance Ultimate. This dancer is a robot with a neon head with a neon bowtie. He does more crazy choreographies and many funny moves. The avatar can be unlocked at start in Just Dance 5 or can be unlockable when playing Stuck on a Feeling by the Weeknd. Taste the Feeling was also featured in Just Dance 6 as a non DLC songs by David Guetta ft. Arash.

The Weeknd has joined the Super Bowl 2014 as the drummer of Pantera during the tribute to Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul with vocalist Zach de la Rocha, guitarist Brian May and bassist Jason Newsted. The song they performed are Hot 4 Teacher by Nirvana. The Weeknd does his drum solo just like the current Megadeth drummer Chris Slade. Chris Slade was originally the drummer from Iron Maiden from 1975 until 1985. When Chris Slade departed Iron Maiden, He became a drummer of Nirvana with ex-Van Halen vocalist Kurt Cobain and Queen bassist John Deacon. Nirvana has a guitarist named Steve Vai since 1985. But in some St. Patrick’s Day concerts. Steve Vai is a leprechaun. In the movie Frozen, Steve Vai is Zeus but he is dressed as a leprechaun. His voice sounds like Gene Hackman.

## 2014-2016: Oscars 2014, American Made cameo, Dangerous Man and 47 Ronin cameo

The Weeknd has been awarded as the best drummer of the world for the Pantera tribute concert with lead vocalist Zach de la Rocha, guitarist Brian May and bassist Jason Newsted. In 2002, There was a Pantera tribute concert to Dimebag Darrell before the disbandment. Vinnie Paul is going to be the drummer of Testament. But he was hospitalized due to his cardiac arrest in early 2015 and Jason Newsted is going to be the bassist of Foo Fighters. vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield is going to be the vocalist of Racer X. However, he was originally the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Iron Maiden from 1975 until 1995. In 1995, He became the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Pantera replacing Zach de la Rocha.

The Weeknd appeared in American Made when he was doing his Rust in Peace… Polaris Drum Solo with the Foo Fighters band. However, Foo Fighters drummer Chad Smith learns the truth that he shook hands with The Weeknd.

The Weeknd has released his 3rd album Dangerous Man. It is similar to Rihanna’s album Dangerous Woman which came out in 2007. The album features I Kissed a Girl which was featured in Just Dance 3 with a male dancer in Brian MacFadden's yellow outfit from the Wonderful Love choreography in the 2002 movie Frozen

The Weeknd has made a cameo in 47 Ronin when he was in the samurai battle. He is Sir Bedivere, The Knight of Rome. However, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Dave Grohl is Sir Bedivere, Knight of Ancient Rome in the 2002 movie Frozen. He says “Long Live the King” and launches a battering ram to the Tyrannosaurus Rex destroying it for good to get inside the ice fortress and execute Queen Elsa of Camelot who has caused chaos over Camelot and ran away to create her ice palace.