Hero (Alan Walker song)

"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]

"Hero"
Single by Alan Walker and Sasha Alex Sloan
ReleasedMay 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)
GenreDance
LabelMER Musikk
Songwriter(s)
  • Alan Walker
  • Slipmats
  • Big Fred
  • Marcus Arnebekk
  • Gunnar Greve
  • Kristin Carpenter
  • Rasmus Budny
Producer(s)
  • Alan Walker
  • Kasper
Alan Walker singles chronology
"Dreamer"
(2023)
"Hero"
(2023)
"Land of the Heroes"
(2023)
Music video
"Hero" on YouTube

Background

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

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

Chart performance for "Hero"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[5] 34
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[6] 28
Netherlands (Dutch Single Tip)[7] 1
Norway (VG-lista)[8] 27
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[9] 5
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[10] 18

References

  1. Hero by Alan Walker & Sasha Alex Sloan, 2023-05-04, retrieved 2023-09-26
  2. Bhanawat, Akshay (2023-05-05). "Alan Walker Releases "Hero," In Collaboration With Sasha Alex Sloan". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  3. "Soundrive". 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-09-26. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. "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.
  5. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  6. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  7. "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  8. "Singel 2023 uke 19". topplista.no. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  9. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 20". Sverigetopplistan (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  10. "Alan Walker Chart History: Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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