In a surprising revelation, Ed Sheeran has disclosed that two of his most iconic tracks were originally penned with Rihanna in mind. The singer-songwriter made the admission during his recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, sending shockwaves through the music industry.
According to Sheeran, he initially wanted Rihanna to record both “Shape of You” and “Love Yourself,” the latter of which was crafted alongside Benny Blanco and eventually made famous by Justin Bieber. Sheeran’s admiration for Rihanna’s musical taste and instincts was evident as he praised her ability to select exceptional songs. “Rihanna has the best taste out of anyone,” he said. “She always picks just really, really great songs.”
Sheeran went on to explain that, within the songwriting community, there is a widespread desire to craft songs that will appeal to Rihanna. “So as songwriters, we’re always writing songs to pitch to Rihanna,” he revealed. This ambition has become a driving force for Sheeran, who confessed that he has always attempted to write songs that could be pitched to the Barbadian superstar. “Like every single album that I’ve ever done, I’ve always gone to write, on the side, ‘Let’s try and write a song that we can pitch to Rihanna,'” he added.
The revelation shed new light on the creation of “Shape of You,” one of Sheeran’s most successful tracks. Released in 2017, the song became a global phenomenon, topping charts worldwide. However, Sheeran admitted that the song didn’t initially feel right for him, and he had to make adjustments before it felt like his own. Jimmy Fallon astutely observed that Rihanna seemed to be Sheeran’s “muse,” a notion that the singer-songwriter readily accepted.
Sheeran’s candid admission has sparked widespread interest, with fans and fellow musicians alike expressing surprise and admiration for his honesty. The singer’s remarks have also highlighted the significant influence Rihanna has had on the music industry, with many songwriters striving to create songs that meet her exceptional standards. As Sheeran so aptly put it, “I promise you, there’ll be so many songwriters out there [whose] best song came from trying to write a Rihanna song.”
The news has also sparked speculation about what could have been if Rihanna had indeed recorded “Shape of You” or “Love Yourself.” While we may never know the answer to that question, one thing is certain – Ed Sheeran’s revelation has given fans a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind two of his biggest hit songs.
As the music world continues to buzz with excitement over Sheeran’s revelation, fans are eagerly anticipating his next move. With his knack for crafting catchy, memorable songs, it’s likely that Sheeran will continue to dominate the charts for years to come. And who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll even get to hear a Rihanna version of “Shape of You” or “Love Yourself.”
Source: Africa Publicity
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