Ed Sheeran has unveiled the video for his new single “Sapphire,” the latest offering from his highly-anticipated new album, Play, which is set for release on September 12th.

Sheeran shares of the song: “‘Sapphire’ was the first song I finished for ‘Play’ that made me know where the album was heading. It’s why I finished the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredible creative process. I shot the music video with Liam and Nic across my India tour earlier this year, we wanted to showcase the beauty and breadth of the country and its culture. The final jigsaw piece for me was getting Arijit on the record. It was a journey to get there and such an amazing day of music and family. Me and him have done a full Punjabi version of the song that will come out in the next few weeks, which has a lot more of him on it. This is the album version of the song, and my favourite song on the album. Hope you guys love it”  

The official music video for “Sapphire” was shot on location in India, directed by Liam Pethick and features Arijit Singh as well as a cameo from iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Sheeran also previously said of the album, “Play was an album that was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life. Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring. I made this record all over the world, finished it in Goa, India, and had some of the most fun, explorative creative days of my life. It’s a real rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish, it encapsulates everything that I love about music, and the fun in it, but also where I am in life as a human, a partner, a father.”

Play is out 9/12 , to preorder, head here.

See the video for ‘Sapphire’ – HERE.

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