Alan Walker celebrates 10 years of hit single ‘Faded’ with 2 billion streams

The iconic track turns 10 years old as Alan Walker reflects on its success.

Alan Walker has reflected on the incredible journey that began ten years ago with the creation of his instrumental track “Faded.” Over the past decade, Alan Walker has seen his life transformed, all thanks to this song that laid the foundation for his remarkable career in electronic music.

Alan Walker has acknowledged that it all started when he was just a young and aspiring music producer from Bergen, Norway. With the support and belief of Gunnar Greve, Iselin Solheim, Mood Melodies, Jesper Borgen, and Sony Music Sweden, he released “Faded” in 2015—a vocal version of “Fade”—which has skyrocketed to worldwide fame. Since then, “Faded” has reached an astounding 2 billion streams on Spotify, a milestone that Alan Walker still finds hard to grasp.

The success of “Faded” has marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey for Alan Walker. He has mentioned that this song has not only started his path in the music industry but also has connected deeply with millions of listeners around the globe. For Alan Walker, the journey has never been a solo one. He has always shared the achievement with everyone involved in the process—from his collaborators and the team at Sony Music to his friends, family, and most importantly, the dedicated fan base known as the Walkers.

Alan Walker has expressed immense gratitude for the love and support he has received over the years. The impact of “Faded” has transcended beyond just a song, it has become a symbol of connection, passion, and shared success. As Alan Walker continues to evolve as an artist, he remains humble and thankful for the incredible experience that “Faded” has provided him and the bond it has created with fans worldwide.

Through it all, Alan Walker has remained grounded, recognizing that this journey has been a collective effort. The Walkers’ support has fueled his passion, and together, they have celebrated the achievements that “Faded” has brought into their lives.

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