Pakistan, Nov 12, 2026: Pakistani hit Alfaaz, performed by Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib, has entered a new chapter with an official remix by internationally recognised DJ and producer Alan Walker and singer James Arthur.
The collaboration brings together distinct musical worlds through a song that has already travelled far beyond its home market. Alfaaz has emerged as a defining moment for Pakistani music, reaching No. 1 on Spotify’s daily charts in Pakistan and India. It is also the only Pakistani song to reach No. 26 on Spotify’s Daily Global Top Songs chart.
The growing international momentum of the track reflects the ability of music to cross borders, connect audiences and create moments that resonate around the world.
The new version, titled Alfaaz — Alan Walker Relight, brings Walker’s distinctive musical perspective to the original while keeping Hamza Malik, Zain Zohaib and the song’s identity at the centre. James Arthur’s vocals have also been added to the version.
Alan Walker’s connection with the song and his arrival in Lahore have marked an important moment for the artists involved, as well as for the wider creative ecosystem that helped bring the collaboration together.
The collaboration highlights the growing possibilities for Pakistani music to connect with global artists and audiences. As songs move across streaming platforms, digital communities and genres, projects such as Alfaaz (Alan Walker Relight) create opportunities for music rooted in Pakistan to be discovered and reinterpreted internationally.
For Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib, the relight builds on the journey of a song that has connected with listeners across markets. At its heart remain their artistry, performance and the emotional bond the song has built with audiences.
Its growing reach also reflects the role of Giraffe, led by Zulfiqar J. Khan (Xulfi) and CEO Muhammad Ibrahim, in bringing artists, ideas and collaborators together and creating opportunities for Pakistani music to reach audiences beyond its borders.
Reflecting on the journey of Alfaaz and the collaboration, Hamza Malik said, “Alfaaz has travelled further than we could have imagined and seeing Alan Walker connect with the song is an incredible feeling. We’re excited for everyone to hear this new chapter.”
Speaking about the creative significance of the relight, Zain Zohaib said, “Alfaaz is incredibly special to us, and seeing it take on a new life through Alan Walker’s relight is a truly exciting moment in our musical journey. As artists, we’ve always believed in staying connected to our roots while exploring new sounds and creative possibilities. This collaboration represents exactly that — a beautiful meeting of musical worlds.”
Commenting on Giraffe’s role in making the collaboration possible, Muhammad Ibrahim, CEO of Giraffe, said, “Giraffe is an ecosystem, not just a label that supports artists and builds bridges to global audiences; this collaboration is an example of that purpose. Alfaaz shows what happens when that ecosystem works. Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib made a song people loved, listeners in Pakistan and India carried it across borders, and our job was to build on that momentum. That is what brought Alan Walker to Lahore.”
Alan Walker said, “The first time I heard Alfaaz, I knew the song had something special. Working with Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib and bringing my own sound to it has been an exciting creative experience. It’s amazing to see music connect people across cultures, and I’m happy to be part of this new chapter for Alfaaz. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we enjoyed making it.”
James Arthur added, “I was honoured to be approached to feature on this version of ‘Alfaaz’ especially having seen the impact the song has made and how it’s connected in a really meaningful way with so many people. It’s been great working with Alan on this and bringing a different dimension to the original, I’m so stoked for people to hear it.”
Alfaaz — Alan Walker Relight is performed by Hamza Malik, Zain Zohaib, Alan Walker and James Arthur. Alan Walker, Kasper and Atif Khan are the producers of the relight version.
The song has been written and composed by Hamza Malik, Zain Ali, Najaf Ali, Alan Walker, James Arthur, Gunnar Greve, Marucs Arnbekk, Mats Lie Skåre and Fredrik Borch Olsen, with mastering by Kevin Grainger.
The original track was produced by Kabeer Khan, with guitars by Awais Kazmi, mix by Sherry Khattak and mastering by Nick Burchall.
