Ed Sheeran continues to tease his new album Play with the discharge of ‘Sapphire’ – a stunning anthem of connection and unbridled pleasure.
Radiating with vibrant pop vitality and wealthy cross-cultural influences, ‘Sapphire’ is an uplifting launch which focuses on a luminous celebration of affection that transcends boundaries. The observe sees Ed workforce up with legendary Indian artist Arijit Singh, combining Ed’s trademark sound with intricate South-Asian percussion to create a common anthem of affection. ‘Sapphire’ additionally options manufacturing by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha.
‘Sapphire’ comes accompanied by a vibrant video directed by Liam Pethick. It options Arijit and a cameo from iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan, and follows Ed as he performs the tune throughout varied vibrant places. embody serene seashores, native kitchens, bustling markets and Bollywood backlots. Highlights embody assembly up with Arijit for a studio session and motorbike trip round his hometown, plus a go to to the A.R. Rahman music college, the place he performs with native musicians.
Talking about his newest launch, Ed says: “’Sapphire’ was the primary tune I completed for Play that made me know the place the album was heading. It’s why I completed the recording course of in Goa surrounded by a few of the finest musicians in India. It was an unimaginable artistic course of. I shot the music video with Liam and Nic throughout my India tour earlier this yr, we needed to showcase the sweetness and breadth of the nation and its tradition.
“The ultimate jigsaw piece for me was getting Arijit on the report. It was a journey to get there and such a tremendous day of music and household. Me and him have achieved a full Punjabi model of the tune that may come out within the subsequent few weeks, which has much more of him on it. That is the album model of the tune, and my favorite tune on the album. Hope you guys like it. x”
‘Sapphire’ follows on from the discharge of technicolour pop anthem ‘Azizam’ and the heartfelt ‘Outdated Cellphone’, giving us a style into what we are able to anticipate from Play when it releases on September 12. This album seems set to see Ed discover new musical floor by way of collaboration with artists and producers from internationally, while additionally constructing on the timeless Sheeran sound that we all know and love.
Play is out there to pre-order right here.
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