Pakistan, November 12, 2026: Pakistani hit Alfaaz, performed by Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib, has entered a fresh phase with an official remix by internationally recognised DJ and producer Alan Walker and singer James Arthur.
The new version, titled Alfaaz (Alan Walker Relight), brings together different musical styles while retaining the identity of the original song, which has already travelled well beyond Pakistan’s music market.
Alfaaz has emerged as a major moment for Pakistani music. The song reached No. 1 on Spotify’s daily charts in both Pakistan and India. It also became the only Pakistani song to reach No. 26 on Spotify’s Daily Global Top Songs chart.
The song’s growing international reach has highlighted how music from Pakistan can connect with audiences across borders and create wider moments of recognition on global platforms.
Alan Walker’s association with Alfaaz and his arrival in Lahore have added further significance to the collaboration for the artists involved and for the creative network behind the project. The Relight version carries Walker’s distinctive sound while keeping Hamza Malik, Zain Zohaib and the song’s original character at the centre. James Arthur’s vocals have also been added to the version.
The collaboration reflects the increasing space for Pakistani music to connect with global artists and listeners. As music continues to move through streaming platforms, digital communities and different genres, projects such as Alfaaz (Alan Walker Relight) create opportunities for songs rooted in Pakistan to be heard and reimagined internationally.
For Hamza Malik and Zain Zohaib, the new version extends the journey of a song that has already connected with listeners across markets. The track’s appeal is rooted in their artistry, performance and the emotional bond it has built with audiences.
The project also underlines the role of the creative ecosystem behind the song. Giraffe, led by Zulfiqar J. Khan (Xulfi) and CEO Muhammad Ibrahim, brings together artists, ideas and collaborators, helping create opportunities for Pakistani music to reach audiences beyond the country’s borders.
Speaking about the journey of Alfaaz and the new 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.”
Zain Zohaib said the relight was an important creative moment for the artists. “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 bringing the collaboration together, 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 song stood out to him when he first heard it. “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 said he was honoured to feature on the new version. “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. The track has been produced by Alan Walker, Kasper and Atif Khan.
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.
