Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011. It topped the UK and Australian charts, reached number five in the US, and has since been certified eight-times platinum in the UK.
The album contains the single "The A Team", which earned him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. "The A Team" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where he performed the song with Elton John.
Ed Sheeran breaks down mid performance as he reflects on friend Jamal Edwards' death
ok.co.ukEd Sheeran broke down in tears during an emotional performance of his new album as he admitted he was ‘still not over’ Jamal Edwards’ death.
The 32 year old pop sensation was performing at an intimate show in London when he dedicated two songs to friend Jamal - who died aged 31 in February last year.
Jamal Edwards was a music entrepreneur, DJ and founder of SBTV - an online media platform aimed at discovering emerging artists in R&B and hip hop.
It started in 2006 and helped launch the careers of artists including Ed, Jessie J, Stormzy and Emeli Sandé. Jamal went on to become an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a charity set up by King Charles to help vulnerable young people get their lives on track.
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