Ed Sheeran releases new song ‘Drive’ featured in ‘F1: The Movie’
British singer Ed Sheeran has recently delighted fans with the release of a new song titled “Drive” from the upcoming film, F1: The Movie, set to open soon. The song, featuring a star-studded collaboration with John Mayer on guitar, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl on drums, Pino Paladino on bass, and keyboardist Rami Jaffee, as well as additional keyboards and drum programming by Blake Slatkin, promises to be a hit.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the track was part of F1: The Album, overseen by the west coast president of Atlantic Records, Kevin Weaver, along with Brandon Davis and Joseph Khoury. This project adds to Weaver’s impressive portfolio, which includes other successful soundtracks like Barbie The Album, Twisters: The Album, The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Birds Of Prey. Ed Sheeran, who has been enjoying the success of his recent song “Sapphire” featuring Arijit Singh, shared in an Instagram post the journey and creative process behind the track.
“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,” wrote Ed Sheeran in his post. He also expressed his gratitude for the collaboration with Arijit Singh on the record, further sharing the upcoming release of a Punjabi version of the song. Ed Sheeran’s admiration for “Sapphire” is evident as he describes it as his favorite track on the album.
The artist also highlighted the music video for “Sapphire,” shot during his India tour earlier in the year, where they aimed to capture the beauty and diversity of the country and its culture. The video was directed by Liam Pethick and Nic Minns. Excited about the full Punjabi version of the song, Ed Sheeran teased its release in the coming weeks, promising more of Arijit Singh’s vocals in this rendition.
As fans eagerly anticipated the release of this new song from Ed Sheeran, the announcement of “Drive” from F1: The Movie has sparked excitement in the music industry. With a stellar lineup of musicians and the creative genius of Ed Sheeran, “Drive” is undoubtedly a track to watch out for, promising to be a chart-topping success. As anticipation builds for the release of F1: The Movie and its accompanying album, fans can enjoy the musical collaboration between Ed Sheeran and these talented artists, setting the stage for an unforgettable musical experience.