Diamond Heart (Alan Walker song)
{{short description|2018 song by Alan Walker}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Diamond Heart
| cover = Diamond Heart Alan Walker.jpg
| type = single
| artist = Alan Walker and Sophia Somajo
| album = Different World
| released = 28 September 2018
| recorded = 2017–2018
| genre = Electro house
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=59}}
| label = MER Recordings
| writer = {{hlist|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 = {{hlist|Alan Walker|Yann Bargain|Victor Verpillat|Mood Melodies}}
| chronology = Alan Walker singles
| prev_title = Darkside
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = Different World
| next_year = 2018
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|sJXZ9Dok7u8|"Diamond Heart"}}}}
}}
"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.
Background
An early version of the song was debuted performance at Tomorrowland 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.pmstudio.com/music/music.html?page=20180929-7991|title=Alan Walker Premieres New Music Video for "Diamond Heart" featuring Sophia Somajo|website=pmstudio.com|date=29 September 2018|accessdate=23 November 2020}} 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."{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8477353/alan-walker-sophia-somajo-diamond-heart/|title=Alan Walker and Sophia Somajo Stand Strong With 'Diamond Heart': Watch|website=Billboard|last=Bein|first=Kat|date=28 September 2018|accessdate=23 November 2020}}
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".{{cite web|url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/09/alan-walker-diamond-heart-sophia-somajo/|title=Alan Walker – Diamond Heart (feat. Sophia Somajo)|work=We Rave You|last=Martine|first=Amy|date=28 September 2018|accessdate=23 November 2020}} EDM Sauce say: "Walker's breakthrough hit for a happy, catchy spirit that will hitting repeat as soon as this song ends."{{cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/09/27/alan-walker-releases-diamond-heart-and-its-easily-his-best-work-since-faded/|title=Alan Walker Releases ‘Diamond Heart’ And It’s Easily His Best Work Since ‘Faded’|work=EDM Sauce|author=Erik|date=27 September 2018|accessdate=23 November 2020}}
Music video
The video “Diamond Heart” is the third and the final chapter of the World of Walker trilogy. And directed by Kristian Berg.{{cite web|url=https://www.pmstudio.com/music/music.html?page=20180929-7991|title=Alan Walker Premieres New Music Video for "Diamond Heart" featuring Sophia Somajo|website=pmstudio.com|date=29 September 2018|accessdate=23 November 2020}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (2018–19)
! scope="col"| Peak |
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| {{single chart|Austria|56|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Flanders|29|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Wallonia Tip|4|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Finland|2|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Germany|89|songid=1801702|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Hungarysingle|12|year=2018|week=41|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Dutch40|9|year=2019|week=11|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Dutch100|27|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Norway|1|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Poland|8|chartid=2971|year=2019|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Sweden|11|artist=Alan Walker & Sophia Somajo|song=Diamond Heart|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
| {{single chart|Billboarddanceelectronic|28|artist=Alan Walker|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 November 2020}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|type=single|title=Diamond Heart|artist=Alan Walker|award=Gold|relyear=2018|certyear=2021|access-date=9 July 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Poland|artist=Alan Walker|title=Diamond Heart|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2018|certyear=2020|accessdate=10 September 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Switzerland|type=single|title=Diamond Heart|artist=Alan Walker|award=Gold|relyear=2018|certyear=2019|access-date=10 March 2021}}
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Sweden|artist=Alan Walker|source=artist|award=Platinum|number=2|type=single|relyear=2018|certyear=2018|access-date=October 26, 2021}}
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References
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Category:Alan Walker (music producer) songs
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