India’s leading pop powerhouse Jonita has teamed up with global music icon Ed Sheeran for a fresh, cross-cultural interpretation of his singing ‘Sky’.
The collaboration – released as part of Sheeran’s ‘Play: The Remixes EP’ — marks a major moment of East-meets-West fusion, as Jonita brings a Hindi twist to one of Sheeran’s most heartfelt tracks.
The Hindi-English remix finds Sheeran’s smooth folk-pop melody woven with Jonita’s ethereal vocals and fluid transitions between languages, creating a version that feels intimate yet globally expansive. It’s also Sheeran’s first track with Hindi lyrics – signaling his deepening connection to the Indian music scene, following previous collaborations with Karan Aujla, Hanuman cheekand Dhee on the same EP.
Commenting on the collaboration, the ‘Hello’ singer says: “I’ve been such a huge fan of Ed’s for as long as I can remember, so to collaborate with him on this version of ‘Sky’ feels really special. Having had the chance to meet him and even open for his concert earlier this year in India, I was blown away by how genuine and grounded he is – and how much he truly appreciates the music and culture here. It’s a beautiful love song, and I feel so honored to put some of my personality and heart into it. I’m so excited for people to hear this version!”
Jonita’s first meeting with Ed took place last year in Bombay, where she was struck by his genuine curiosity about Indian music and its rich instrumentation. That impression was deepened when he later shared early versions of ‘Play’ songs – songs that vividly brought these influences to life. More recently, she opened for Sheeran during his show in Chennai, and reflects on their collaboration ‘Sky’ as “an honor I will hold close forever”.
Oath explains, “I met Jonita in 2024 when I was playing in Mumbai and then got to do a few shows with her the following year when I came back on tour. In short, I’m a fan. I love her voice – the tone, the softness. This was the perfect song for us to do together, and it’s also the first Hindi song I’ve released. It’s an honor to do it with her.”
Listen to the remix of ‘Sky’ below:
Jonita effortlessly bridges the worlds of Bollywood and global pop, a fusion that has earned her over 16 million monthly Spotify listeners! With top hits like “The Breakup Song”, ‘arabic kuthu’, ‘Deva Deva’, “What Jhumka?” and viral anthem of the year ‘Beparwai’she has amassed an extraordinary 4 billion+ streams across platforms, cementing her place as one of India’s most streamed and versatile voices.
Her domestic success is matched by an impressive array of international collaborations, including The Chainsmokers’ UK Silver certified “dependent” and ‘Hello’ with A pig and Leigh-Anne. A dynamic live performer, Jonita has also shared the stage with global superstars such as Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa, Post Maloneand Michael Bublé — captivating audiences across continents with her powerful voice and magnetic presence.
Fans can stream the new version of ‘Sky’ now on all major platforms.
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