"This feels like the start of our collaborative journey.”
Ed Sheeran has released Play – The Remixes EP, reimagining four tracks from his hit album with some of India’s biggest artists.
The EP features his collaborations with Karan Aujla, Hanumankind, Dhee, Santhosh Narayanan, Arijit Singh, and Jonita Gandhi.
Speaking about the project, Sheeran said: “Making and finishing Play in India was such a fun experience.
“Over the last decade through touring, I’ve met many local artists and explored a variety of music and cultures.
“I loved this collaboration process so much and wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP.”
The EP opens with ‘Symmetry’, featuring Punjabi superstar Karan Aujla.
Listen to ‘Symmetry’
Directed by Liam Pethick, the music video showcases Sheeran, Aujla, and Norwegian dance crew The Quick Style in an upbeat, high-energy performance.
On the song, Ed Sheeran said: “Karan is culture. He taught me the Punjabi parts in the studio, and we shot an amazing video together.
“This feels like the start of our collaborative journey.”
Following ‘Symmetry’ is ‘Don’t Look Down’, featuring Hanumankind, Dhee, and Santhosh Narayanan.
Listen to ‘Don’t Look Down’
It’s a powerful fusion that highlights South Indian musical influences and the Tamil language.
Sheeran said: “I love Hanumankind and got to meet him at Coachella.
“Santhosh is one of the greatest film composers and introduced me to Dhee.
“I wanted to represent South India and the beautiful Tamil language, and they did an amazing job fusing it together.”
‘Heaven‘ is Ed Sheeran’s first Hindi-language release, featuring Jonita Gandhi.
Listen to ‘Heaven’
He said: “I met Jonita in 2024 during my Mumbai tour. I love her voice, the tone, the softness. This was the perfect song for us, and I’m honoured it’s my first Hindi release with her.”
On working with Sheeran, Jonita Gandhi said:
“I’ve been such a huge fan of Ed’s for as long as I can remember, so getting to collaborate with him on this version of ‘Heaven’ feels really special.”
The EP’s standout moment comes with ‘Sapphire’, featuring Arijit Singh.
Already a streaming hit, the track combines Sheeran’s signature pop melodies with Indian percussion and bilingual lyrics.
Sheeran said:
“Going to Jiaganj Azimganj with my dad to create this with Arijit is one of my favourite memories in my musical career.”
The reworked ‘Sapphire’ sees Sheeran and Singh trade verses in English and Punjabi, with Singh adding sitar elements and soulful vocals.
The video, which previously featured Shah Rukh Khan dancing alongside Singh’s vocals, further fuelled Sheeran’s growing love affair with Indian music.
Produced by ILYA, Johnny McDaid, Savan Kotecha, FRED, and Elvira Anderfjard, Play – The Remixes EP is a cultural crossover celebrating rhythm, language, and connection.
Each track gives space for South Asian artistry to shine, while Ed Sheeran adapts his sound to their world.
Listen to ‘Sapphire’
From Karan Aujla’s Punjabi swagger to Hanumankind’s Tamil flair and Jonita’s smooth Hindi tones, Sheeran’s new EP reflects a sincere embrace of India’s musical diversity.
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