Alan Walker, together with Putri Ariani and Peder Elias take a bold step into the New Year with the release of their brand new single, “Who I Am.” This powerful track serves as a declaration of individuality and resilience, delivering a message that resonates with those embracing their unique selves.
Known for his distinctive style and energetic tunes, Alan Walker takes a striking turn in this musical composition that plays as a beautiful ballad with the empowering message of listening to your inner voice. The song embraces the theme of self-empowerment, with the chorus serving as a rallying cry for those who reject societal expectations.
“In 2024, it will be 10 years since I released the song ‘Fade,’ which in many ways was the starting point for who I have become. Therefore, ‘Who I Am’ is a very special song to me, and I am super happy to have these two creative and beautiful people, Peder and Putri, bless this track with their art. I sincerely hope you enjoy it, and that 2024 will be our year.”
– Alan Walker.
“Who I Am” is more than a musical composition; it’s a statement. Encouraging listeners to embrace imperfections, make their own mistakes, and find strength in their unique journey, the track seamlessly blends relatable lyrics with a captivating melody inspired by the old Norwegian children’s TV show, “Karius and Baktus”.
This collaboration among the talented artists is poised to become a global hit as we enter 2024, thanks to its universally resonant message and infectious melody. “Who I Am” is destined to find a place in playlists spanning Pop, Hits, Dance, and Mood genres.
Alan Walker
At 18, Alan Walker soared to international fame with his breakthrough hit, “Faded,” amassing billions of YouTube views and dominating global charts. This success earned him a BRIT Awards nomination for Song of the Year and a Norwegian Grammy win in the same category. Subsequent releases like “Alone” and “Sing Me to Sleep” further solidified his presence in electronic music. He continued to release successful singles, collaborating with artists such as Ava Max, Hans Zimmer, Noah Cyrus, Sia, Bruno Mars, and Coldplay. His debut album, “Different World,” topped charts in late 2018, followed by the sophomore release, “World of Walker,” in 2021, accumulating a combined Spotify stream count of nearly 6 billion. Boasting an impressive following of over 115 million followers across his social media platforms, over 12 billion YouTube views, and a staggering 50 billion audio and video streams, Alan Walker shows no signs of slowing down.
Peder Elias
Norwegian singer-songwriter Peder Elias has currently garnered over 500 million streams worldwide through his massive singles, especially in the Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese territories.
His 2022 debut album «Love & Loneliness» included the hit song “Loving You Girl”, which received several shout-outs from K-pop idols such as BTS-member Jungkook, resulting in great traction in Asia. The track peaked at #10 on the International charts of Melon Music in Korea and has stayed steadily on the charts since. The album is now impressively 6x platinum in Korea and won him the prestigious award “Best Pop Artist” at Korea’s Genie Music Awards. An award previously won by Charlie Puth. Meanwhile, on Taiwan’s KKBOX his impressive results include 6 no. 1 singles as well as 3 gold and 6 platinum records, and is the only artist to achieve 6 tracks charting on KKBOX’ years-end chart.
In February 2023 he further built on his connection with Korea, as well as the global K-pop audience, by collaborating with top K-pop group Seventeen, featuring on the song «7PM». The collab beat all records of first-week sales for a unit group, selling more than 500k physical albums and charting at no. 4 on Melon Music’s top 100 in Korea. In his home market, his 2023 achievements include winning the award “Best International Success” at the Norwegian Grammys, as well as achieving no. 1 placement on TikTok’s year-end chart of Norway’s top tracks and no. 7 on Norway’s most viewed artists. Most recently, his latest single “Twinkle Twinkle” has attracted him a lot of attention in especially Asian markets, going viral on China’s YouTube platform BiliBili and achieving him his first Chinese No. 1 single on their local streaming platform.
Putri Ariani
Ariani Nisma Putri, widely recognized as “Putri Ariani,” was born in Pekanbaru and later relocated to Jogjakarta for educational pursuits. Currently based in Jogjakarta, she is a dedicated full-time student specializing in Musical Studies at a Senior High School.
Her passion for music has been a lifelong affair, commencing from her early years when she began singing during pre-school. Although she faced challenges as a visually impaired singer during her younger years, overcoming stereotypes proved to be a significant hurdle. Despite the difficulties, Putri Ariani remained resilient in her belief that she could make a meaningful impact through her creative endeavors.
The turning point in her musical career occurred when she emerged victorious in Indonesia’s Got Talent in 2014. This triumph marked the beginning of her musical journey, propelling her into the limelight. Notably, her international recognition soared after she received the Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell on AGT in 2023. Putri Ariani has since embarked on a new chapter in the global music industry, solidifying her position as a notable figure.
