Hov thought a rap verse wasn’t necessary on “Shape of You”
Ed Sheeran reveals that he wanted Jay-Z to drop a verse on his 2017 mega hit, “Shape of You,” but Hov didn’t see the necessity. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ed shared that he reached out to Jay for a verse but the billionaire felt the song was okay without a rap verse.
Jay-Z was asked to feature on Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” but declined https://t.co/cgyi3stcCm
“We were in touch,” Ed recalled. “I sent him the song, and he said, ‘I don’t think the song needs a rap verse.’ He was probably right. He’s got a very, very good ear. He usually gets things right. It was a very natural, respectful pass.”
The hacker has been sentenced to 18 months in prison
A hacker named Adrian Kwiatkowski has been sent to 18 months in prison in the U.K. for stealing and selling Lil Uzi Vert and Ed Sheeran’s unreleased music for $147,000 in cryptocurrency, according to NBC News.
“Kwiatkowski had complete disregard for the musicians’ creativity and hard work producing original songs and the subsequent loss of earnings,” Joanne Jakymec, a prosecutor in London, stated. “He selfishly stole their music to make money for himself.”
Per a report released by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Kwiatkowski learned his fate on Friday (October 21).
Several music corporations filed complaints about Kwiatkowski, who went by Spirdark, and he was later identified by his real name in an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in 2019. He was arrested the following year.
A look into his computer unraveled two Ed Sheeran’s songs and 12 from Uzi that he listed for sale.
The fiery track pays homage to British MC Wiley, who recently had a pop at the remix of “Take Me Back To London” (which Stormzy appears on) calling it “weird” for Ed Sheeran to be making grime music.
Despite being told “stick to singing, stop rapping like it’s Christmas,” Ed Sheeran branches out in his new album and ventures into many different genres, including hip-hop. The album, titled No. 6 Collaborations Project, is a follow up to a 2011 album where Sheeran showed his wide range of talent by featuring artists from many genres to create a diverse and unique project. He does the same on No. 6, except this time, he does it with the biggest names in music.
Cardi B joins Sheeran and pop superstar Camila Cabello on “South of the Border,” which uses smooth vocals and even some Spanish lyrics to create a vibe that lives up to the songs name.
Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock appear on the second single off the album, “Cross Me,” which was released on May 24th and immediately debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Travis Scott and Ed’s collaboration “Antisocial” finally get its official release. The song has been building up hype since early versions began leaking back in March and could be a candidate for song of the summer.
“Give me a song with Eminem and 50 Cent in the club” Ed Sheeran spits on “Remember the Name,” and he gets his wish as both legendary artists have a verse on the track.
Young Thugjoins British rapperJ Huson “Feels” and this isn’t the only time Ed Sheeran stays true to his roots. He features Stormzy on “Take Me Back to London” and Dave on “Nothing On You,” which also has Argentinian rapper Paulo Londra.
On “1000 Nights,” Meek Mill and A Boogie wit da Hoodie join Sheeran to reflect on the lifestyle of an artist on tour, from the partying to the sleepless nights.
