Ed Sheeran is bringing a global spin to his latest work. The British singer-songwriter has released ‘Play – The Remixes EP’, reimagining four tracks from his original album ‘Play’ with some of South Asia’s finest musical talents. The EP features collaborations with Karan Aujla, Hanumankind, Dhee, Santhosh Narayanan, Arijit Singh, and Jonita Gandhi, reflecting Sheeran’s recent immersion in India’s vibrant music scene.
Speaking about the project, Sheeran said, “Making and finishing Play in India was such a fun experience. Over the last decade through touring, I’ve met many local artists and explored a variety of music and cultures. I loved this collaboration process so much and wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP.”
The EP opens with ‘Symmetry’, featuring Punjabi star Karan Aujla. The official video, directed by Liam Pethick, showcases Sheeran, Aujla, and dance crew The Quick Style in an energetic performance. Sheeran added, “Karan is culture. He taught me the Punjabi parts in the studio, and we shot an amazing video together. This feels like the start of our collaborative journey.”
Watch ‘Symmetry’ here:
‘Don’t Look Down’ brings together Hanumankind, Dhee, and Santhosh Narayanan, highlighting South Indian music. Sheeran shared, “I loooove Hanumankind and got to meet him at Coachella. Santhosh is one of the greatest film composers and introduced me to Dhee. I wanted to represent South India and the beautiful Tamil language, and they did an amazing job fusing it together.”
Watch the lyric video here:
Arijit Singh features on ‘Sapphire’, which has already achieved global streaming success. Sheeran reflected, “Going to Jiaganj Azimganj with my dad to create this with Arijit is one of my favourite memories in my musical career.”
The EP also introduces ‘Heaven’, featuring Jonita, marking Sheeran’s first Hindi-language release. “I met Jonita in 2024 during my Mumbai tour. I love her voice, the tone, the softness. This was the perfect song for us, and I’m honoured it’s my first Hindi release with her,” he said.
Produced by ILYA, Johnny McDaid, Savan Kotecha, FRED, and Elvira Anderfjard, the EP blends diverse musical influences, reflecting the creative energy Sheeran experienced in India.
Tracklist – Play – The Remixes EP
Symmetry (feat. Karan Aujla)
Don’t Look Down (feat. Hanumankind, Dhee & Santhosh Narayanan)
Sapphire (feat. Arijit Singh)
Heaven (feat. Jonita)
Upon release, ‘Play’ topped charts in the UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, and Switzerland. With this remix EP, Sheeran celebrates global creativity, bridging cultures and adding fresh perspectives to his original music.
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