In a dazzling display of global creativity, two of the music industry’s brightest stars—Ed Sheeran and Rosalía—are making headlines for their bold new projects that push the boundaries of language, genre, and collaboration. Both artists are charting fresh territory, blending diverse musical traditions and voices in ways that reflect an increasingly interconnected world.
On October 31, 2025, Ed Sheeran, the British singer-songwriter famed for his heartfelt lyrics and chart-topping hits, released Play – The Remixes EP. This latest offering comes hot on the heels of his ninth UK No. 1 album, Play, and sees Sheeran venturing even further into uncharted sonic landscapes. According to a press release from Reliable PR, the EP reimagines four tracks from the original album through dynamic collaborations with some of South Asia’s most celebrated musical talents. The result? A vibrant, borderless celebration of global artistry that’s as infectious as it is innovative.
Leading the charge on the EP is “Symmetry,” a hypnotic, beat-driven track featuring acclaimed Punjabi artist Karan Aujla. The official music video, directed by Liam Pethick, captures the high-octane energy of Sheeran, Aujla, and the world-renowned dance crew The Quick Style. The visual is a riot of movement and color, underscoring the EP’s ethos of cultural fusion and creative exchange.
Sheeran’s journey to this project began during a transformative, month-long stay in India while recording Play. Immersed in the country’s rich musical landscape, Sheeran formed connections with many of the collaborators who would feature on the remixes, including the celebrated Arijit Singh. Their partnership had already yielded the global smash “Sapphire,” which has racked up over half a billion streams worldwide. Inspired by the creative possibilities he discovered in India, Sheeran set out to represent as much of that vibrancy as possible on the new EP.
“Making and finishing Play in India was such a fun experience. Being there over the last decade through touring, I’ve met lots of local artists along the way, and I’ve been introduced to all types of music and cultures. I’ve loved this collaboration process so much and I wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP,” Sheeran shared in a statement, as cited by Reliable PR.
Other contributors to Play – The Remixes EP include Hanumankind, Dhee, Santhosh Narayanan, Jonita, and of course, Arijit Singh. The EP’s vibrant soundscape is further shaped by an impressive roster of producers: ILYA, Johnny McDaid, Savan Kotecha, FRED, and Elvira Anderfjärd. Each brings their unique sensibility to the project, adding new textures and flavors to Sheeran’s already eclectic sound.
Sheeran first hinted at the EP’s existence during an interview with Nikita Kanda on BBC Asian Network, teasing fans with the promise of something truly special. Now, with the release of Play – The Remixes EP, he’s delivered on that promise, offering listeners a genre-blurring, globe-spanning musical experience that feels both timely and timeless.
Meanwhile, Spanish superstar Rosalía is making waves of her own with her upcoming album LUX, set to drop on November 7, 2025. In a move that’s as audacious as it is ambitious, Rosalía sings in 13 different languages on the album, showcasing her linguistic dexterity and artistic curiosity. According to a report by The New York Times, the album’s lead single, “Berghain,” is a collaboration with Icelandic icon Björk and genre-bending artist Yves Tumor, and features vocals in English, German, and Spanish.
Rosalía’s approach to multilingual songwriting is equal parts intuition and meticulous research. She relied on a mix of Google Translate, real-life translators, and language teachers to ensure her lyrics made sense and retained their poetic quality. “It’s a lot of trying to understand how other languages work … it’s a lot of intuition and trying to be like, ‘I’m going to just write and let’s see how these will sound in another language,’” Rosalía told The New York Times.
The 33-year-old flamenco innovator believes that singing in different dialects allows her to expand her artistry and connect with audiences around the globe. “I love travelling, I love learning from other humans. Why would I not try to learn another language and try to sing in another language and expand the way I can be a singer or a musician or an artist? The world is so connected,” she explained.
Rosalía also shared a story about her first meeting with Björk, describing it as an “instant crush of admiration.” The two were introduced by Pablo, known as El Guincho, Rosalía’s former producing partner, over tapas in Barcelona. “She is my favourite woman and artist. I think we met through Pablo, El Guincho. We went to have some tapas in Barcelona. And I thought that she was the most fascinating human I’ve ever met because her train of thought was so different than I’ve ever seen before. It was just an instant crush of admiration,” Rosalía recounted. She added, “We stayed in touch and I just felt like with this album, if this was such a strong, demanding musical exercise, if I was doing it good enough, maybe, I would send it to her, and if it was in the right level, maybe then she couldn’t say no.”
The anticipation for LUX is heightened by Rosalía’s track record. Her previous album, Motomami, released in 2022, won Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album at the Grammys and scooped up multiple Latin Grammys, including Album of the Year. A deluxe edition, Motomami +, followed, featuring five new tracks including the hit single “Despechá,” which received a remix with Cardi B.
Reflecting on her artistic evolution, Rosalía told Highsnobiety magazine in September 2024, “It’s been a process. I’ve changed a lot, but at the same time, I’m still wrapping my head around the same things. It’s like I still have the same questions and the same desire to answer them. I still have the same love for the past and the same curiosity for the future.”
Both Sheeran and Rosalía are, in their own ways, redefining what it means to be a global artist in the 21st century. By embracing collaboration, linguistic diversity, and cross-cultural exchange, they’re not just making music—they’re building bridges. It’s a thrilling moment for fans and a testament to the power of art to transcend borders, languages, and expectations.
