{"id":5609,"date":"2026-10-27T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/?p=5609"},"modified":"2026-10-27T21:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T21:02:47","slug":"the-weeknd-debuts-new-song-hong-kong-sampling-faye-wongs-seasonal-wind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/radar\/the-weeknd-debuts-new-song-hong-kong-sampling-faye-wongs-seasonal-wind\/","title":{"rendered":"The Weeknd Debuts New Song Hong Kong Sampling Faye Wong’s Seasonal Wind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Weeknd has surprised fans with a brand-new song titled Hong Kong<\/em>, featuring a sample of a classic track by Cantopop legend Faye Wong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canadian superstar premiered the previously unreleased song on Saturday 24 October 2026 during the opening night of his four-show residency at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The performance combined The Weeknd’s atmospheric R&B sound with Wong’s 1993 song Seasonal Wind<\/em>, creating a nostalgic tribute to the city’s musical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans have since shared footage of the performance online, with particular attention being paid to the unexpected sample and the accompanying visuals celebrating Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s everything we know about the song and the music behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What song does The Weeknd sample in Hong Kong?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Weeknd’s new song samples Seasonal Wind<\/em>, a 1993 Cantopop recording by Faye Wong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original song is known in Cantonese as \u5b63\u5019\u98a8<\/em>, which can be translated as Seasonal Wind<\/em> or Monsoon<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recording is an important part of Wong’s early catalogue and is familiar to generations of listeners in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his new song, The Weeknd incorporates elements of the original recording, including Wong’s Cantonese vocals, into an atmospheric contemporary production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contrast between the older ballad and his modern sound is one of the most striking aspects of the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than using an immediately recognisable contemporary pop sample, he has drawn from a song deeply associated with Hong Kong’s musical past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Faye Wong?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Faye Wong is one of the most influential singers in Chinese-language popular music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in Beijing, she developed a hugely successful career in Hong Kong during the late 1980s and 1990s, becoming particularly well known for her distinctive voice and willingness to experiment with different musical styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her work blends Cantopop with elements of alternative pop, dream pop and other international influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside her music career, Wong appeared in several films, including Wong Kar-wai’s acclaimed 1994 romantic drama Chungking Express<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her involvement in that film helped introduce her to international cinema audiences who may not have been familiar with her music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For listeners discovering Faye Wong through The Weeknd, Seasonal Wind<\/em> provides an excellent starting point for exploring her earlier catalogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did The Weeknd create a song about Hong Kong?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The song appears to be a tribute to Hong Kong and its cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the performance, the stadium screens displayed footage inspired by the city’s streets, architecture and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visuals included Victoria Harbour, traditional red-sailed boats, neon signs, red taxis and familiar streetscapes associated with Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The imagery draws heavily on the atmosphere of the late 1980s and 1990s, the same period during which Faye Wong became a major star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accompanying video was directed by Evan Larsen, who has described nostalgia for that era as a key part of the production’s appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result connects Hong Kong’s musical heritage with its visual identity, turning the performance into something more personal than a conventional tour-exclusive song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has The Weeknd released Hong Kong on Spotify or Apple Music?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of 26 October 2026, Hong Kong<\/em> has not been announced as a standalone streaming release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The song was premiered live during The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour, and footage has since appeared on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, no official streaming release date has been confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans hoping to hear a studio version will need to watch for further announcements from the singer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also no confirmation that the song will appear on a future album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has The Weeknd debuted other songs named after cities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong<\/em> isn’t the only city-inspired song The Weeknd has introduced during his 2026 tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier in the year, he debuted a song called Rio<\/em> during a performance in Rio de Janeiro, featuring Brazilian singer Anitta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also reportedly introduced a track called Tokyo<\/em> during his Japanese tour dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These performances have attracted attention because they connect new music directly to the cities where the concerts take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether the tracks will eventually become part of a larger project remains unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When are The Weeknd’s Hong Kong concerts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Weeknd’s four-night run at Kai Tak Stadium includes performances on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 24 October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 25 October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 30 October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 31 October 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The shows form part of his continuing After Hours Til Dawn Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For fans attending the remaining performances, it will be interesting to see whether Hong Kong<\/em> becomes a regular part of the setlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A new audience for Faye Wong’s music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One of the most interesting outcomes of the performance is the attention it has brought to Faye Wong’s original recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Music sampling can introduce older songs to audiences who weren’t familiar with the original artists, and this collaboration has already encouraged listeners to investigate Seasonal Wind<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Weeknd’s tribute connects different generations of music fans through a song released more than three decades ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For anyone who enjoyed the new performance, listening to Faye Wong’s 1993 recording offers another way to appreciate how the two songs connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And while an official release date for Hong Kong<\/em> remains unconfirmed, the live premiere has already become one of the most talked-about moments from The Weeknd’s latest tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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