"Azizam" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 4 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][4] The track was written and produced by Sheeran, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid and Savan Kotecha.[5] The CD single and 7-inch single will be released on 30 April 2025, including exclusive bonus track "Crashing".[6][7]

Composition

The word "azizam" originates from the Persian language and literally translates to "my dear" or "my beloved".[8][9] The track features a vibrant dance beat with Persian music influences.[10] 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.[5] "Azizam" was inspired by Sheeran's wife and their love affair.[8]

Promotion

On 15 March 2025, he debuted "Azizam" during a surprise street performance in New Orleans.[11] Four days later, a 30-second snippet of "Azizam" premiered on YouTube.[5]

Music video

An accompanying music video starring comedian Omid Djalili was filmed in South London in mid-February 2025, after Sheeran finished the Indian leg of his ongoing +–=÷× Tour.[8]

Track listing

  1. "Azizam"
  2. "Crashing"

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Sheeran's official YouTube chanel.[5]

  • 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
  • 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

  1. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (11 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran confirms new single is coming "next month", reveals upcoming song titles". NME. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  2. ^ Smith, Thomas (14 February 2025). "Ed Sheeran Has Seemingly Revealed the Title of His Next Album". Billboard. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Azizam, out April 4th x". YouTube. 24 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d "Azizam (Preview)". YouTube. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Azizam CD single". store.edsheeran.com. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Azizam 7" single". store.edsheeran.com. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  8. ^ a b c "Ed Sheeran has new song ready inspired by wife". femalefirst.co.uk. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Ed Sheeran teases new single 'Azizam' ahead of eighth album release". The Times of India. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  11. ^ Lynch, Jessica (17 March 2025). "Ed Sheeran Surprises New Orleans with Unreleased Song 'Azizam'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
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