The Weeknd is phoning random fans to thank them ahead of new album release

With The Weeknd ready to drop his studio debut next week, the R&B musician has revealed this rather strange video asking fans to call a Canadian telephone number.

According to Stereogum, the digits – revealed in the Japanese-tongued clip below – lead to a voicemail message of Abel Tesfaye thanking fans for their support in the build-up to Kiss Land.

Not only that but he ends the recording by revealing that he’ll be dialling a select number of fans back to ask them “What’s up”. The number, if you fancy giving it a go, is 647-794-9223.

Kiss Land drops 9 September and is streaming online now.