West for East

Canto pop thrived on its refusal to recognize boundaries. In indiscriminately amalgamating diverse influences and traditions, it created for itself a distinctive character, celebrating a hybridity of language and style.

In this section, we have selected a sample of songs that displayed the inimitable vernacular mix of Canto pop. Listening to these works, you will understand why scholars said the sound world of Hong Kong pop is bursting for an imminent revolution.