Azizam (song)
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| Released | April 2025 | |||
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"Azizam" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It will be released in April 2025, under Sheeran's own Gingerbread Man Records and distributed by Warner Records as the lead single from his upcoming eighth studio album, Play.[1][2][3]
The word "azizam" originates from the Persian language and literally translates to "my dear".[4][5] The track was written and produced by Sheeran, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid and Savan Kotecha.[6] "Azizam" features a vibrant dance beat with Persian influences.[7] Several Iranian and Indian artists took part in the recording of the song, playing instruments like ghatam, daf, santoor, hammered dulcimer or lute, and singing backing vocals.[6]
The song was inspired by Sheeran's wife and their love affair.[4] An accompanying music video starring Omid Djalili was filmed in London in February 2025.[4] On 15 March 2025, Sheeran debuted "Azizam" during a surprise street performance in New Orleans.[8] Four days later, a 30-second snippet of "Azizam" premiered on YouTube.[6] After releasing two acoustic albums in 2023, − and Autumn Variations, Sheeran announced that with Play, he is getting back into pop music.[9][10] He also confirmed the titles of two other songs from Play: "Sapphire" and "Old Phone".[1]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Sheeran's official YouTube chanel.[6]
- Ed Sheeran – songwriting, production, lead vocals, guitar, backing vocals
- Ilya Salmanzadeh – songwriting, production, bass, drums, keyboards, backing vocals, programming, engineering
- Johnny McDaid – songwriting, production, guitar, backing vocals
- Savan Kotecha – songwriting, production, backing vocals
- Ganesh Murali – ghatam, tambourine
- Jayesh Kathak – daf
- Tapas Ray – santoor, hammered dulcimer, lute
- Andy – backing vocals
- Arash – backing vocals
- Sasy – backing vocals
- Elvira Anderfjärd – backing vocals
- Eyelar Mirzazadeh – backing vocals
- Luka Kloser – backing vocals
- Citizens of the World Choir – choral backing vocals
- Graham Archer – engineering
- Jeremy Lertola – assistant engineer
- Nick Rose – assistant engineer
- Will Reynolds – assistant engineer
- Serban Ghenea – mixer
- Bryce Bordone – assistant mixing engineer
- Stuart Hawkes – masterer
References
[edit]- ^ a b Dunworth, Liberty (11 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran confirms new single is coming "next month", reveals upcoming song titles". NME. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Smith, Thomas (14 February 2025). "Ed Sheeran Has Seemingly Revealed the Title of His Next Album". Billboard. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (19 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran Reveals His New Album Is 'Done' While Premiering Snippet of Lead Single 'Azizam'". Billboard. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ a b c "Ed Sheeran's new track is inspired by his wife". yespunjab.com. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Griffiths, George (20 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran's new single: What does Azizam mean? Persian term and origin explained". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Azizam (Preview)". Youtube. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ "Ed Sheeran teases new single 'Azizam' ahead of eighth album release". The Times of India. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Lynch, Jessica (17 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran Surprises New Orleans with Unreleased Song 'Azizam'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Gee, Andre (12 December 2024). "Ed Sheeran Reveals His Next Album Is Already Done — And It's 'Big Pop'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Mandarand, Charisma (19 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran Reveals 'Album Done,' Teases New Single". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
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