Alan Walker
Alan Walker is a Norwegian-British DJ, record producer, and songwriter who rose to fame in 2015 with his hit single “Faded.” He was born on August 24, 1997, in Northampton, England, to a Norwegian mother and a British father. Since then, he has become one of the most popular electronic dance music artists in the world.
At the age of 18, Alan released “Fade,” which quickly gained popularity on YouTube and SoundCloud, amassing millions of views and plays. This led to a contract with Sony Music Sweden and the release of his breakthrough single “Faded” in 2015, which topped the charts in over ten countries, including the UK and Norway.
Alan’s career has been marked by numerous accomplishments and accolades, including winning the Norwegian Grammy Awards for “Newcomer of the Year” in 2016 and “Song of the Year” in 2018 for “All Falls Down.” He has also been nominated for several other awards, including the MTV Europe Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards.
Aside from his solo career, Alan has collaborated with several prominent artists in the industry, including Zara Larsson, Au/Ra, and Sabrina Carpenter. His collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on “On My Way” reached the top 10 in several countries, including Norway and Sweden.
One of the most significant milestones in Alan’s career was his performance at the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, where he performed his hit song “Faded” alongside other popular artists, such as Sting and Halsey. This performance marked a turning point in his career and helped cement his status as a global superstar.
Alan has also used his platform to advocate for animal welfare, frequently sharing pictures of his pets on social media and encouraging his fans to adopt animals from shelters. In 2019, he partnered with the animal welfare organization World Animal Protection to help raise awareness of the cruel treatment of animals in the tourism industry.
In addition to his music career, Alan has also worked on several other projects, including composing the score for the video game “Death Stranding” in 2019. He has also served as a brand ambassador for several companies, including Puma and Huawei.