Like You (G.E.M. song)

"Like You" (Chinese: 喜歡你; Jyutping: Hei2fun1 nei5) is a song by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released through Hummingbird Music on August 15, 2014. It is a cover of a 1988 song by Hong Kong band Beyond, which was written and produced by the band's lead vocalist Wong Ka Kui.

Background and release

"Like You" was composed by Hong Kong singer-songwriter Wong Ka Kui, the lead vocalist of the band Beyond. As the sole Hong Kong representative on the music variety show I Am a Singer Season 2, G.E.M. felt a sense of responsibility to showcase Cantonese music. She choose to perform a cover of "Like You" on the show after having cherished the song since her childhood. Due to its immense popularity among the audience, a studio version of her rendition was later released.

Music video

The music video for "Like You" was directed by Nick Wickham.

Accolades

Credits and personnel

• G.E.M. – vocals, background vocals
• Wong Ka Kui – lyrics, composition
• Lupo Groinig – producer, keys/synths & programming
• Nick Wickham – music video director

Release history

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