Who's behind the notes? Discover Ed Sheeran: The Definitive Biography
"Shape of You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran that was released as a digital download on January 6, 2017. The song quickly became a global hit and achieved significant success. Here are some interesting facts about "Shape of You":
Co-Writers: Ed Sheeran co-wrote "Shape of You" with Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol. The songwriters initially wrote the song with Rihanna in mind, but Ed Sheeran later decided to keep it for himself.
Chart Success: The song topped the charts in multiple countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and many European countries. It also became the first song to reach 2 billion streams on Spotify.
Streaming Record: "Shape of You" set a record for the most streams in a single week on Spotify, accumulating over 56.7 million streams in its first seven days of release.
Commercial Success: The single has been certified Diamond or multi-Platinum in numerous countries, signifying millions of units sold. It became one of the best-selling digital singles of all time.
Grammy Awards: "Shape of You" won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018.
Music Video: The music video for "Shape of You" features Ed Sheeran as a boxer who falls in love with a fellow boxer. The video has garnered billions of views on YouTube.
Dancehall Influence: The song incorporates elements of dancehall and tropical house music, giving it a distinctive and catchy sound. The fusion of different genres contributed to its widespread appeal.
Record-Breaking on UK Charts: In the UK, "Shape of You" spent a record-breaking 14 consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Inspiration from "No Scrubs": Ed Sheeran and his co-writers were later credited as songwriters on TLC's "No Scrubs" due to similarities between the two songs. The credits were added after a claim by the songwriters of "No Scrubs" (Kandi Burruss, Kevin Briggs, and Tameka Cottle).
"Shape of You" remains one of Ed Sheeran's most successful and recognizable songs, making a significant impact on the music industry and pop culture.