Diamond Heart (Alan Walker song)

"Diamond Heart" is a song by British-Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker, featuring Swedish singer-songwriter Sophia Somajo. The song was released on 28 September 2018 via MER Recordings. Two remixes were officially released, one by Syn Cole and one by Dzeko.

"Diamond Heart"
Single by Alan Walker and Sophia Somajo
from the album Different World
Released28 September 2018
GenreElectro house
Length3:59
LabelMER Recordings
Songwriter(s)
  • Alan Walker
  • Anders Froen
  • Edvard Normann
  • Fredrik Borch Olsen
  • Gunnar Greve
  • James Njie
  • Kristoffer Haugan
  • Sophia Somajo
  • Atle Pettersen
  • Thomas Troelsen
  • Victor Verpillat
  • Yann Bargain
Producer(s)
  • Alan Walker
  • Yann Bargain
  • Victor Verpillat
  • Mood Melodies
Alan Walker singles chronology
"Darkside"
(2018)
"Diamond Heart"
(2018)
"Different World"
(2018)
Music video
"Diamond Heart" on YouTube

Background edit

The song was debuted performance at Tomorrowland 2017.[1] And 'Diamond Heart' is a lyrically driven track.

Composition edit

Billboard mentioned: "Walker's bouncing rhythm and Sophia Somajo's bullet-proof performance comes through slightly tropical."[2]

Critical reception edit

We Rave You commented: "Atmospheric from the very first moments, the track centres around Somajo’s haunting vocals which effortlessly intertwine with the track’s addictive".[3] EDM Sauce say: "Walker's breakthrough hit for a happy, catchy spirit that will hitting repeat as soon as this song ends."[4]

Music video edit

The video “Diamond Heart” is the third and the final chapter of the World of Walker trilogy. And directed by Kristian Berg.[5]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

‹See Tfd›
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[23] Gold 40,000
Poland (ZPAV)[24] Platinum 20,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[25] Gold 10,000
Streaming
Sweden (GLF)[26] 2× Platinum 16,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "Alan Walker Premieres New Music Video for "Diamond Heart" featuring Sophia Somajo". pmstudio.com. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. ^ Bein, Kat (28 September 2018). "Alan Walker and Sophia Somajo Stand Strong With 'Diamond Heart': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  3. ^ Martine, Amy (28 September 2018). "Alan Walker – Diamond Heart (feat. Sophia Somajo)". We Rave You. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  4. ^ Erik (27 September 2018). "Alan Walker Releases 'Diamond Heart' And It's Easily His Best Work Since 'Faded'". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Alan Walker Premieres New Music Video for "Diamond Heart" featuring Sophia Somajo". pmstudio.com. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo – Diamond Heart" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo – Diamond Heart" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo – Diamond Heart" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo: Diamond Heart" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo – Diamond Heart" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 11, 2019" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo – Diamond Heart" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  14. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo – Diamond Heart". VG-lista. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  15. ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  16. ^ "Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo – Diamond Heart". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  17. ^ "Alan Walker Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  18. ^ "Jaaroverzichten 2019". Ultratop. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  19. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2019". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  20. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2019". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  21. ^ "Najpopularniejsze albumy i single 2019 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  22. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  23. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Alan Walker – Diamond Heart". Music Canada. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  24. ^ "Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2020 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  25. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Diamond Heart')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  26. ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Alan Walker" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 26, 2021.