Ed Sheeran (GB)

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Also known as: Edward Christopher Sheeran, 에드 시런

Ed Sheeran has a rare knack for turning simple loops and acoustic guitar into songs that end up everywhere, and his catalogue spans everything from the warm folk pop of his early records to the sleek electropop of his later work. He broke through with The A Team in 2011 and has since stacked up hits like Thinking Out Loud, Shape of You, and Perfect, each landing at number one across multiple countries. His albums have a habit of topping charts too, with Play in 2025 becoming his ninth consecutive UK number one, experimenting with Indian and Persian musical influences while keeping the danceable pop energy of its predecessor. On Play he worked alongside producers including Fred Again, Johnny McDaid, and Cirkut, as well as collaborators like Arijit Singh and Dave, crafting tracks that pull from Farsi and Punjabi traditions without abandoning the emotional directness that defines his style. Critics noted the slick production and cross cultural rhythms even if some felt the record played it safe.