The 33-year-old, who has been making music since his childhood, is now one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. He started off his professional music career in 2011 with ‘The A Team’ and ‘Lego House’ which became instant hits, propelling him from a local open mic act to sold-out arenas worldwide.
Armed with nothing more than his trusted guitar, a voice that resonated with raw emotion, and a knack for infusing rap into his love ballads, Sheeran embarked on a meteoric rise to superstardom in under a decade. Here’s all you need to know about the singer…
How many albums has he released?
Ed Sheeran has a total of 7 studio albums which are a part of his Mathematics series which began with the release of ‘+’ in 2011. He has since released ‘x’, ‘÷’, ‘No.6 Collaborations Project’, ‘=’, ‘-‘ and ‘Autumn Variations’, all of which are multi-platinum records.
What are Sheeran’s most famous songs?
From poignant ballads exploring themes of love and loss to upbeat anthems celebrating life’s joys, Sheeran’s discography is a reflection of human experiences. He is among the very few singers who has checked himself into the coveted ‘Billion Streams’ club with over 13 songs to his name. Some of his songs that took over sound waves worldwide, include, ‘Thinking Out Loud’, ‘Photograph’, ‘Shape of You’, ‘Perfect’, among many others.
Has he collaborated with other artists?
Besides being a singer, Ed has also contributed to the music world as a song-writer and has been credited for his collaborations with other famous names. He worked with Justin Bieber on ‘I Don’t Care’ and ‘Love Yourself’, ‘Beautiful People’ with Khalid, ‘Joker and The Queen’ with Taylor Swift. He made headlines in 2021 when he worked with K-Pop band BTS for their first English track ‘Permission to Dance’.
Is he a Grammy winner?
Yes, Ed Sheeran is a 4 time Grammy Award winner. Of the 16 nominations he has earned over the years, he won Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and also won the top music award for Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Shape of You’ and Best Pop Vocal Album for ‘÷’.
Has Ed Sheeran acted in films?
Besides being a singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran made his acting debut in a cameo in ‘Game Of Thrones’. Although he has not acted in a film, he lent his voice to the soundtrack of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ wth the song ‘I See Fire’. His acting credits include appearances in ‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’, ‘The Simpsons’, and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’.
Why is Ed Sheeran in Mumbai?
Ed Sheeran is in India for his “+ – = ÷ x Tour”. The gig is slated to take place this Saturday in Mahalaxmi Race Course Grounds, Mumbai.
Is this his first visit to India?
No. The upcoming India concert will mark the singer’s second time in the country. Sheeran last performed in Mumbai in 2017, as part of the ‘Divide Tour’.
Has Ed collaborated with Indian artists?
Yes, the British vocalist has worked with Indian singer Armaan Malik. The two got together in 2022 to collaborate on the song ‘2Step’.
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