Hero (Alan Walker song)
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| Single by Alan Walker and Sasha Alex Sloan | ||||
| from the album Walkerworld | ||||
| Released | May 4, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Dance | |||
| Label | MER Musikk | |||
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"Hero" is a song recorded by British-Norwegian DJ Alan Walker and American singer-songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan, released by MER Musikk on 4 May 2023.[1]
Background
[edit]Of the song, Walker said, "I have been looking forward to releasing the song Hero for a long time. It was also a pleasure to work with Sasha Alex Sloan and her amazing voice. This song is about honoring the very important people we see as heroes. Honoring the work they have done to make this world brighter and tougher, Hero hopes to inspire listeners to embrace their inner heroes, live openly, and love deeply."[2] Sasha says, "When Alan asked me to do the vocals on this song, I was so excited. I've been a fan of his since the faded days, so I'm excited to get our song out there."[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Soundrive's Darren Bezuidenhout said, "Walker shows off a new softer side of himself with Hero's cinematic melodies and swirling bass lines, and Sloan's excellent vocal performance."[3] Madeleine Amos of RouteNote said, "Hero has a wistful feel with its melancholy strings, but also a hopeful beat. Meanwhile, talented singer Sasha Alex Sloan's gorgeous vocals are haunting and lift the entire song."[4]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2021-2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Hungary (Dance Top 40)[5] | 10 |
| Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[6] | 1 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Single Tip)[7] | 1 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[8] | 27 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 5 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[10] | 18 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| Hungary (Dance Top 40)[11] | 92 |
| Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[12] | 57 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[13] | 97 |
References
[edit]- ^ Hero by Alan Walker & Sasha Alex Sloan, 2023-05-04, retrieved 2023-09-26
- ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2023-05-05). "Alan Walker Releases "Hero," In Collaboration With Sasha Alex Sloan". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ a b "Soundrive". 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Listen to "Hero" the incredible new song by Alan Walker and Sasha Alex Sloan – released through RouteNote". RouteNote Blog. 2023-05-05. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Singel 2023 uke 19". topplista.no. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Alan Walker Chart History: Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Dance Top 100 - a hazai DJ-k játszásai alapján - 2023" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2023" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 23 November 2023.