This Sunday, fortunate Mumbaikars will witness the performance of one of the biggest artists in the music industry today. From being able to write powerful lyrics to bringing out the best of the emotions behind each track through his soulful voice to incorporating hip-hop in his music thanks to his flawless rapping skills, Ed Sheeran has touched innumerable hearts across the globe. In case you are still missing out on his stupendous music, this list consisting of his top 5 tracks is sure to give you a head start!
1. Ed Sheeran – You Need Me, I Dont Need You
With the lyrics of the song being so influential and in perfect harmony with the emotions of the human heart, this song is perfect to pump up the spirits of all those who are devastated in love. Unlike all the other clichéd ‘break up’ songs, not only does this track have funky beats but the vocals are catchy and the tune is fun to sing along to and is ideal for moving on from them gloomy days.
2. Ed Sheeran – Drunk
Being one of the best exhibits of Ed Sheeran’s rapping abilities, this track is not only touching but with its beats so great, it is sure to stick in your head for quite a long time. The smooth fluctuations in the bassline at perfect intervals accentuates his graceful vocals and successfully gets the audience ‘Drunk’ on his music.
3. Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Having been released on his latest album, ‘X’, this track has left everyone craving for more of those mushy lyrics. Swift guitar riffs alongside mellow drum beats and Sheeran’s raw yet strong vocals have got the world swaying on their toes alongside their better halves and has definitely got all the girls drooling over him. This track is bound to leave you breathless!
4. Ed Sheeran ft. Passenger – No Diggity Vs. Thrift Shop
Ed Sheeran alongside Passenger gives a whole new dimension to the Macklemore’s, ‘Thrift Shop’ and Blackstreet’s, ‘No Diggity’. Joining Passenger in their take of ‘No Diggity’, Ed Sheeran quickly convulses into his acoustic version of ‘Thrift Shop’. This mashup of some of the biggest hip-hop tunes disguised in Sheeran and Passenger’s eloquent vocals may have been underrated but with such brilliant guitar play, it is too good to be true!
5. Ed Sheeran – Kiss Me
If you’ve already not been immensely impressed by this pop star’s versatility, ‘Kiss Me’ is a cherry on top of the cake. With lyrics speaking so much to the listeners, passionate vocals and a melody so excruciatingly beautiful, this track is enough to give you goosebumps and leave you completely mind blown.