Radiating with vibrant pop energy and rich cross-cultural influences, Ed Sheeran’s latest single “Sapphire” is poised to make its mark on summer ‘25.
This track is a luminous celebration of love that transcends boundaries. Featuring captivating vocals, intricate South-Asian percussion, backing vocals and sitar by legendary Indian playback artist Arijit Singh, the song creates a unique tapestry that speaks to the universal language of love.
The video, directed by Liam Pethick, begins with Ed performing the song at dawn on a rooftop and then transitions to a vibrant journey across various locations. Ed’s travels take him from that rooftop to serene beaches, riversides, bustling markets, local kitchens and Bollywood backlots.
Highlights include meeting up with Arijit for a studio session and motorcycle ride around his hometown, a visit to the A.R. Rahman music school, as well as a blink-and-you’ll-miss it cameo from possibly the most famous living Indian, Shah Rukh Khan.
Ed Sheeran releases his new album Play on 12th September 2025, and after closing the chapter on his Mathematics series, he is stepping boldly into a fresh new phase, exploring new musical ground through collaboration with producers and musicians from around the world, as well as diving deeper into the timeless sounds and themes that have made him one of the world’s best-loved pop artists.
