Top Pakistan Spotify Banger Gets Alan Walker Remake

Renowned DJ Alan Walker has unveiled a remake of the viral hit "Alfaaz," featuring Pakistani artists Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib. The Norwegian producer weaves his distinctive electronic beats with the heartfelt vocals of Arthur and the Pakistani singers. This latest version capitalizes on the original song's meteoric rise to international fame, soaring past 50 million streams on Spotify and 41 million views on YouTube. As of now, the remake has already gathered more than 5,000 views within an hour of its release.

Zohaib's Instagram Story revealed that the song had reached the top spot on Spotify's charts in Pakistan and India, and also peaked at No. 39 on the global chart. The original "Alfaaz" topped Genius's weekly chart, outperforming songs by Tate McRae, Radiohead, and Eminem. Prior to the remake's launch, Walker dropped hints about the project via social media posts and a trip to Lahore.

The idea was sparked when Walker shared the original "Alfaaz" music video on Instagram and observed a masked figure reminiscent of his own appearance. Hamza Malik playfully responded on YouTube, acknowledging Walker's observation without revealing any details about the masked character. Walker later posted a clip from Lahore, explaining that Hamza had responded to his comment, and they planned to collaborate further.

During his visit, Walker showcased Old Lahore's beauty as "Alfaaz" played in the background and presented a mystery box on the ground. A photograph accompanying a later Instagram Story depicted Walker alongside the Pakistani artists, possibly at the iconic Badshahi Mosque. Another Instagram Story featured their photograph, prompting followers to guess what would happen next.