Sheeran initially performed Azizam during a surprise street performance in New Orleans, accompanied by a brass band. The track, which features the Citizens of the World Choir, includes lyrics that evoke themes of love and movement, with the Persian term Azizam meaning _my dear_ or _darling_.<br><br>Beyond the New Orleans performance, Sheeran made unannounced appearances in Boston and Nashville. On St. Patrick’s Day, he delivered an acoustic set at a local Boston pub, joined by members of the Irish folk band Beoga. In Nashville, he surprised fans with a rendition of Britney Spears&apos; "…Baby One More Time" alongside country artist Jackson Capps.

The upcoming album, possibly titled Play, will mark Sheeran’s eighth studio release. His previous album, Autumn Variations (2023), reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Sheeran has hinted that the new project will see a return to his _big pop_ sound.<br><br>In addition to Azizam, Sheeran has teased another track, &apos;Sapphire,&apos; expected to be released soon. The singer also recently released &apos;Under The Tree&apos; for Netflix’s That Christmas.<br><br>While a specific release date for Play has not been announced, anticipation is growing among fans eager to hear Sheeran&apos;s next chapter in music.