Alan Olav Walker (born 24 August 1997), formerly known by his stage name DJ Walkzz, is a Norwegian record producer and DJ. He is best known for his 2015 single "Faded", which received platinum certifications in over 10 different countries. He is ranked 17th on DJ Mags Top 100 DJs list of 2017, placing 38 positions higher than the previous year. Walker is the son of Hilde Omdal Walker, a Norwegian, and Philip Alan Walker, an Englishman. By birth, he was granted dual citizenship on the basis of his parental origin.