KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Canadian singer The Weeknd has paid tribute to Hong Kong with a new song featuring a sample of Cantopop singer Faye Wong’s 1993 ballad Monsoon, surprising thousands of fans during his concert at Kai Tak Stadium.
According to Singapore’s The Straits Times, the 36-year-old singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, premiered the track, titled Hong Kong, on October 24 during the opening night of his four-show run in the city.
The song incorporates elements of Wong’s Cantonese hit, also known as Seasonal Wind, which appeared on her 1993 album No Regrets.
Its accompanying music video, screened during the concert, features footage filmed around Hong Kong, including Central, The Peak and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
