Hearken to Ed Sheeran’s new single ‘Azizam’

Ed Sheeran has returned with a brand-new single known as ‘Azizam’ – you possibly can hearken to it under.

The uplifting observe marks the primary official preview of the singer-songwriter’s upcoming album ‘Play’ – particulars of which will likely be revealed quickly. Its title is a Persian time period of endearment that interprets to “my expensive” or “my beloved”.

‘Azizam’ started within the studio with Swedish/Iranian producer Ilya Salmanzadeh (Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Ellie Goudling, Sam Smith). He and Sheeran quickly realised how a lot Persian and Irish folks music have in widespread, and the way the latter may set these influences in a pop context.

“Azizam/ Meet me on the ground tonight/ Present me methods to transfer just like the water/ In between the dancing lights/ Be mine, be mine/ Azizam,” sings Sheeran on the hedonistic, technicolour single.

“Although it’s fully completely different to something that I’ve ever finished earlier than, ‘Azizam’ feels acquainted to me,” the star defined. “I wished to create a celebration ambiance in a tune and Ilya Salmanzadeh, who I labored with on the observe, helped convey that to life. He was so inspiring to work with.”

Writing on social media, Sheeran stated: “I wrote ‘Azizam’ after [Salmanzadeh] recommended attempting out making music impressed by his Persian heritage and tradition. I like studying about music and completely different cultures the extra I journey and join with individuals. It was like opening a door to a very new and thrilling world.

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“I liked how loads of rhythms, scales, melodies and devices had been completely different however much like the Irish trad music I had grown up with. It was displaying to me music connects us all, and actually is a common language.”

He went on to explain the forthcoming ‘Play’ as “playful, explorative, and celebratory”. Sheeran then thanked his ‘Azizam’ co-producers/co-writers Savan Kotecha, and Snow Patrol‘s Johnny McDaid.

The accompanying ‘Azizam’ video follows Sheeran as he embarks on a joyful journey throughout the US and UK with a pink, heart-shaped balloon. It features a go to to his beloved Ipswich City FC, and pictures of his latest shock avenue efficiency in New Orleans. Watch above.

In response to a press launch, Sheeran is “stepping boldly right into a contemporary new section for 2025”, having collaborated with producers and writers from throughout the globe on his upcoming album. ‘Play’ will comply with 2023’s ‘Subtract’ and ‘Autumn Variations’.

Sheeran confirmed that his new album was “finished” final month. He later debuted a brand new tune known as ‘Previous Telephone’ throughout an look on The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon. As a part of an interview on the US chart present, the musician revealed the titles of his subsequent 5 studio information, and teased plans for a posthumous album.

“I wished to do 10 [albums],” he defined. “I’m form of a bit obsessive about [Quentin] Tarantino, and I heard he was doing 10 movies, and he’s bought his aspect tasks like Grindhouse. I wanna do my 10 after which once in a while do a aspect venture.”

Elsewhere, Sheeran confirmed {that a} new observe known as ‘Sapphire’ could be launched within the coming months.

The singer-songwriter is because of play a run of European exhibits from Might to September 2025 earlier than ending up the 12 months with performances in Bhutan, India, Qatar and Bahrain.