Alan Walker - Faded Apr 2026

"Faded" established Alan Walker's distinct public image, characterized by his signature black hoodie and face mask.

"Faded" is a massive breakout electronic dance music (EDM) single by Norwegian DJ and producer Alan Walker. Released in December 2015, the track features uncredited vocals by Norwegian singer Iselin Solheim. It is a vocal rework of Walker's 2014 instrumental track "Fade". The song became a global phenomenon, launching Walker into international stardom and becoming one of the most-watched music videos in YouTube history. 🎹 Background and Production Alan Walker - Faded

The completed song was officially released on December 3, 2015. 📈 Commercial Performance It is a vocal rework of Walker's 2014

Jesper Borgen introduced Walker to singer Iselin Solheim , whose airy, melancholic vocals became the signature sound of the track. Alan Walker - Faded

The song originated as a mid-tempo electro house track titled "Fade," which Walker released in 2014 through the NoCopyrightSounds (NCS) label.