Ed Sheeran is back with music, releasing his new single “Azizam” in addition to a “Pink Heart” music video for the song. “Azizam” is the lead track from Sheeran’s upcoming  album, Play.

The video for “Azizam” — the Persian word for “my dear” — shows Sheeran in a soccer stadium, backstage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and walking in the rain with a pink balloon. Sheeran said of the visual “We filmed this across USA…and a bit in Ipswich (referencing the town in England) … It was an amazing atmosphere wherever we went. I wanted to reflect that with the video.” As the video continues, Sheeran is seen dancing in a crowd with a giant pink balloon behind the group.

Sheeran wrote the song with Swedish/Iranian pop producer Ilya Salmanzadeh.  Sheeran says:  “Even though it’s completely different to anything that I’ve ever done before, ‘Azizam’ feels familiar to me. I wanted to create a party atmosphere in a song and Ilya Salmanzadeh helped bring that to life. He was so inspiring to work with.”

Sheeran also wrote on Instagram : “I’m so overwhelmed with the positive reaction to this song. And so excited for all the other surprises I have for you. Hope this sets the scene of the soundtrack to your summer. More to come.”

Sheeran’s upcoming studio album, Play, marks his first since Autumn Variations was released in 2023. Details remain vague regarding Play, but the record company shared it will feature “producers and writers from across the globe.”

See the video for Azizam – HERE.