This one goes out to all y’all on the east coast boarding up indoors as Hurricane Sandy approaches. Today, the Toronto-based DJ/producer and Salacious Sound veteran Poupon released an edit of The Weeknd’s latest just in time for those dismal rainy days ahead. Poupon skillfully layers Abel Tesfaye’s haunting croon over vaporous deep house, resulting in an extended cut of mesmerizing blue funk. Peep the original below and cop the edit above.
The Weeknd’s ‘Trilogy’ (phyiscal release of all 3 mixtapes + 3 bonus tracks) is out November 13. Pre-order here.