Popstar Ed Sheeran has unveiled ”Play – The Remixes EP”, a new project that features collaborations with some of India’s most celebrated artists, including Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan.
The four-track EP reimagines songs from Sheeran’s chart-topping ninth album ”Play”, which hit No. 1 in the UK and across several countries earlier this year. Leading the project is “Symmetry”, a Punjabi-English fusion featuring singer-rapper Karan Aujla.
The song’s official video, directed by Liam Pethick, showcases high-energy performances by Sheeran, Aujla, and international dance crew The Quick Style. The project, Sheeran said, was inspired by his month-long stay in India, where he immersed himself in the country’s music and connected with several local artists. "Making and finishing ’Play’ in India was such a fun experience. Being there over the last decade through touring, I’ve met lots of local artists along the way, and I’ve been introduced to all types of music and cultures.
The EP also includes “Don’t Look Down”, a Tamil-English fusion track featuring rapper Hanumankind, singer Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan. Ed's collaboration with Arijit Singh, “Sapphire”, was created in the singer’s hometown of Jiaganj, West Bengal. The track has already crossed half a billion streams globally.
