Artist profile
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is an internationally acclaimed English singer-songwriter, known for his signature acoustic guitar looping performances, distinct red hair, and genre-blending pop hits. He rose to global stardom with a mathematical-themed album series and has transitioned into an era centered around his expansive, cross-cultural record project, Play.
Current Highlights & Projects
- The Loop Tour: Sheeran is currently headlining major stadiums globally on his Loop Tour. A hallmark of these shows is that he performs entirely solo using custom multi-station looping pedals to layer his vocals and percussion live without backing tracks.
- Play Album: Released as a creative exploration of global musical cultures, his album Play includes prominent singles like "Azizam", "Old Phone", and "Sapphire".
- Recent Collaborations:
- Joined onstage by singer Alex Warren for a surprise performance of the track "Ordinary".
- Co-wrote the electro-pop single "Animal" for the global girl group KATSEYE alongside Johnny McDaid.
- Released the electronic dance music track "Repeat It" in collaboration with Martin Garrix.
Studio Album Discography
Sheeran's major studio albums span both his foundational mathematics-themed era and his recent world-influenced pop music:
- + (Plus) (2011) – His breakthrough debut featuring "The A Team".
- × (Multiply) (2014) – Hit international status with "Thinking Out Loud".
- ÷ (Divide) (2017) – Features the massive global streaming hits "Shape of You" and "Perfect".
- No.6 Collaborations Project (2019) – A multi-genre collective featuring stars like Justin Bieber and Eminem.
- = (Equals) (2021) – Continued pop-radio dominance with "Bad Habits" and "Shivers".
- - (Subtract) (2023) – A deeply acoustic, introspective look into grief and personal struggles.
- Play (2025) – A vibrant, multi-layered pop record celebrating international rhythms.
Major Career Achievements
- Grammy Awards: Four-time winner, including Song of the Year for "Thinking Out Loud" and Best Pop Vocal Album for ÷.
- Royal Honors: Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to music and charity.
- Record Breaker: Consistently sets all-time concert attendance records, notably pulling over 80,000 fans for a single-night stadium show.
