Ed Sheeran: Khalid has got an undeniable, soulful voice

Ed Sheeran

has unveiled his new track, Beautiful People, feat. Khalid, alongside the official video. This is the third track from Ed Sheeran’s No.6 Collaborations Project LP, which releases on July 12.

The summer anthem, produced by Shellback, Max Martin, Fred and Ed Sheeran, higlights the importance of staying true to yourself. The tongue-in-cheek official video, directed by Andy McLeod, follows a happy couple who are dropped into a world of excess and high glamour, yet don’t feel compelled to fit in with their new surroundings.

Talking about his equation with Khalid and the experience of working on the track, Ed Sheeran says, “Khalid has got an undeniable, soulful voice and I knew he would be perfect for this track. I think we both connect to the song in the same way and I’m really happy we got to work together.”

Sheeran’s comeback track, I Don’t Care, is on track to land its seventh week at number one in the UK this week. The LP features ED Sheeran’s 22 collaborators, including Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Khalid, Eminem,

Travis Scott

, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars,

Stormzy

and more.

Ed Sheeran says, “I’m a huge fan of all of the artists I worked with on the album. Whether I’ve been following them since the beginning of their careers, or had their albums on repeat, they’re artists that inspire me and all bring something special to each track. Can’t wait for you to hear it.”