Norwegian producer Kygo brightened the original with his signature "tropical" synth sounds, creating a more upbeat, club-ready version.

The Turkish vocal sample in the background becomes more prominent and "ghost-like" at a slower speed. The Weeknd – Often (Kygo Remix) Lyrics - Genius

The track is essentially a "remix of a remix," consisting of three distinct layers:

A dark R&B track by The Weeknd that samples "Ben Sana Vurgunum" by Turkish singer Nükhet Duru .

Internet creators slowed the tempo and added heavy reverberation, reintroducing the "melancholy and weight" found in The Weeknd's earlier work like Trilogy . ✨ Why It’s Popular