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
Released	28 September 2018
Recorded	2017–2018
Genre	Electro house
Length	3:59
Label	MER 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

An early version of the song was debuted performance at Tomorrowland 2017.^[1] And 'Diamond Heart' is a lyrically driven track.

Composition

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

Critical reception

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

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

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2018–19) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] 56 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 29 Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] 4 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[9] 2 Germany (GfK)[10] 89 Hungary (Single Top 40)[11] 12 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[12] 9 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] 27 Norway (VG-lista)[14] 1 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[15] 8 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] 11 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[17] 28

Year-end charts Chart (2019) Position Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[18] 97 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[19] 26 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 73 Poland (ZPAV)[21] 75 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[22] 94

Certifications

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.