Alan Walker and Pritam Join Forces for ‘Children of the Sun’

Norwegian DJ and musician Alan Walker and Bollywood composer Pritam are set to release their first collaboration, “Children of the Sun,” via Warner Music India. The track, which also features vocals from Vishal Mishra, blends Eastern and Western musical influences.

Walker, known for his global hit “Faded” and subsequent hits, has become one of the most recognized producers in electronic music. He has won the Spellemannprisen, often called Norway’s Grammy Awards, the Cannes Lions and the award for Best Norwegian Artist at the MTV European Music Awards.

Pritam, a powerhouse in the Bollywood music industry, has composed for over 100 films including the recent hits ‘Dunki’, ‘Animal’ and ‘Brahmastra’.

The collaboration was born out of a meeting in 2019 during Walker’s tour in Mumbai, which led to a friendship between the two artists. Walker, inspired by his travels in India, created a melody that resonated with Pritam, which ultimately led to the new single.

The song combines elements of ’80s synthwave with Walker’s electronic style and Pritam’s songwriting. Its lyrics, centered on the symbolism of the sun, aim to convey themes of human connection. The track features a children’s choir and is described as a tribute to the next generation.

Walker said: “I first met Pritam in 2019, and since then we’ve stayed in touch and worked together on releasing a track. I’m really happy with the result, both the message and how it brings together different sounds and languages.”

Pritam added, “Music has the power to heal, inspire and unite. I hope ‘Children Of The Sun’ touches the hearts of listeners around the world and brings a message of hope and unity.”

Coinciding with the single’s release on September 26, Walker will embark on Sunburn’s Walkerworld Tour in 10 cities across India. The tour will kick off in Kolkata on September 27 and end in Hyderabad on October 20, with an expected turnout of over 100,000 fans. The tour is one of Walker’s biggest in India.