Ed Sheeran continues to tease his new album Play With the release of ‘Sapphire’ – a dazzling hymne of connection and unlimited joy.
Sapphire “is an uplifting edition that focuses on a brilliant celebration of love that exceeds the boundaries. The track looks up with the legendary Indian artist Arijit Singh and combines EDS brand sound with intricate South Asian percussion to create a universal hymne of love. Kotecha.
‘Sapphire’ comes accompanied by a colorful video directed by Liam Pethick. It has Arijit and a como from iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan and follows Ed as he plays the song over different lively places. Include quiet beaches, local cuisine, lively markets and Bollywood -Bakåtiden. Highlights include meeting Arijit for a studio session and motorcycle ride around his hometown, plus a visit to Ar Rahman Music School, where he plays with local musicians.
Ed says about his latest edition, says Ed: “‘Sapphire’ was the first song I quit for Play It made me know where the album was going. That is why I ended the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredibly creative process. I shot the music video with Liam and Nic over my India tour earlier this year, we wanted to showcase the beauty and breadth of the country and its culture.
“The last piece of the puzzle for me was to get Arijit on the record. It was a trip to get there and such a fantastic day of music and family. Me and him have made a complete Punjabi version of the song that will come out for the next few weeks, which has much more of him on it. This is the album version of the song and my favorite song.
‘Sapphire’ follows from the release of Technicolor Pop Anthem ‘Azizam’ and the heartfelt ‘old phone’, which gives us a taste in what we can expect Play When it is released on September 12. This album looks to see Ed exploring new musical land through collaboration with artists and producers from all over the world, while based on the timeless Sheeran sound that we know and love.
Play is available to pre -order here.
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