Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of “Azizam”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Persian term of endearment that means “my dear” or “my beloved,\u201d Ed\u2019s new song is a return to joy, to light, to love and to fun!
\u201cAzizam” began as a meeting of minds in the studio with Swedish\/Iranian producer Ilya Salmanzadeh (Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Ellie Goudling, Sam Smith).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driven by Ed\u2019s relentless curiosity they soon realised how much Persian and Irish folk music have in common. Only Ed could set those influences in a pop context. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result is a hedonistic technicolor call to action to live the moment \u201cin between the dancing lights\u201d on the dancefloor until the Sun rises. A celebration of cross-cultural collaborations brought to life, this rhythmic pop song is about the universality of emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ed said\u2026\u201cEven though it\u2019s completely different to anything that I\u2019ve ever done before, Azizam feels familiar to me. I wanted to create a party atmosphere in a song. Ilya Salmanzadeh, who I worked with on the track, helped bring that to life. He was so inspiring to work with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the video accompanying the single release, Ed embarks on a journey across the US and UK with a pink, heart-shaped balloon in tow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He takes in the sights of New York from an iconic yellow taxi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, cruises through Los Angeles in a classic open-top car, and braves the elements in rural Massachusetts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along the way, he leads a street party in New Orleans and makes stops in Boston and Nashville. And, of course, no trip would be complete without a visit to his beloved Ipswich Town FC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After closing the chapter on his Mathematics era, Ed Sheeran is finally back and stepping boldly into a fresh new phase for 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An artist who has continuously pushed himself, and his craft, into new territory. S<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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