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Yes, he\u2019s back! A Persian term of endearment that means \u201cmy dear\u201d or \u201cmy beloved,\u201d Ed Sheeran\u2019s new single \u201cAzizam\u201d is a return to joy for the pop sensation.<\/p>\n
The song began as a meeting of minds, as Swedish\/Iranian producer Ilya Salmanzadeh (Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Ellie Goudling, Sam Smith) merges with Sheeran\u2019s relentless curiosity.<\/p>\n
The result is a hedonistic, technicolor reminder to live for the moment; a rhythmic celebration of cross-cultural collaborations brought to life.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven though it\u2019s completely different to anything that I\u2019ve ever done before, it feels familiar to me. I wanted to create a party atmosphere and Ilya Salmanzadeh helped bring that to life. He was so inspiring to work with,\u201d says Sheeran.<\/p>\n
In the accompanying music video, Sheeran embarks on a journey across the world with a pink, heart-shaped balloon in tow. He takes in the sights of New York from an iconic yellow taxi, cruises through Los Angeles in a classic open-top car, and braves the elements in rural Massachusetts.<\/p>\n
Along the way, he also leads a street party in New Orleans and makes stops in Boston and Nashville. And, of course, no trip would be complete without a visit to his beloved Ipswich Town FC.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n