Rauw Alejandro has brought a classic song to life, with an assist from the track’s original singer.

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican singer and rapper joined voices with Laura Pausini to perform their duet “Se Fue” for the first time together in concert, seven months after the collaboration was included on Alejandro’s 2024 Cosa Nuestra album.

The Italian songstress and Alejandro finally joined forces for a live performance of Pausini’s original 1990s hit during Rauw’s Cosa Nuestra tour stop in Milan, Italy on Sunday, June 29.  

“Singing ‘Se Fue’ for the first time on stage with Rauw Alejandro, in front of his fans in Milan, was magical and so much fun,” Pausini exclusively tells Billboard. “I think he’s an incredible entertainer, I truly adore him, and I love this version of the song! I felt so proud and excited to see how a new generation connects with a song that has meant so much in my career. It reminded me why I work so hard to create and select my songs, because once they touch someone, they never really go away… they just keep finding new hearts to live in. That’s the power of music.”

Pausini first released the song in her native Italian, under the title “Non c’è,” in 1993, and then in Spanish as “Se Fue” in 1994. The latter hit No. 24 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in January 1995.

Prior to theming up, Rauw had performed “Se Fue” at the 2023 Latin Grammys, on the heels of his very public breakup with Rosalía.

However, 30 years after its release, Rauw not only reworked the classic for his album, but recruited Pausini for a euphoric collaboration. Staying true to the song’s lyrics about yearning for a loved one after a breakup, they experimented with a hyped-up, futuristic electronic song — a contrast to Pausini’s soft rock ballad. The new version gave Pausini her first Billboard Hot 100 career entry last year.

“I think its legacy is proof that a song can truly become part of people’s lives forever,” she adds. “‘Se Fue’ was one of my first international hits, and for me, the greatest gift is knowing that a song I recorded almost three decades ago still connects with so many people today. It has stood the test of time because the feelings behind it are universal.”