LUKAS GRAHAM'S NEW VIDEO FOR "DRUNK IN THE MORNING"

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March 17, 2017 – Multi-platinum, triple Grammy nominee Lukas Graham has shared the official video for their upbeat new single “Drunk In The Morning,” just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Directed by Marc Klasfeld and shot during a day at The Venice Beach Boardwalk, the light-hearted video shows off a different side of the band, partying alongside some of their closest friends and family who they flew out to California from Denmark for the shoot. Also flown in for the occasion were eight of the iconic Christiania Bikes – family and cargo tricycles designed in the band’s car-free hometown of Christiania in Copenhagen. Kick back and party along with the band in the video below.

WATCH/SHARE: Lukas Graham’s “Drunk In The Morning Video”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yvHqenLpUU

Lukas Graham, led by vocalist Lukas Forchhammer, have had a remarkable past year, releasing their self-titled debut album to widespread critical acclaim, selling out tours across the U.S. and around the world, and earning three Grammy nominations for their quadruple Platinum breakout hit “7 Years.” The single was the highest-selling single by a debut artist in 2016, and the third-highest selling single of the year overall, solidifying Lukas Graham’s status as the biggest breakout act of the year.

Critical Praise for Lukas Graham:

"Pop's brash new prince." - Billboard

"Balancing old-and-new-school soul with Bruno Mars panache, this Danish singer's debut is a fine argument for pop optimism." - Rolling Stone

"Lukas Graham...writes neatly turned songs that merge the lilt of pop-soul with the quick cadences of hip-hop, and he sings about earnest striving that gets its deserved reward." - New York Times

"Laid-back and soulful, songs effortlessly blend elements of hip hop and folk while relaying oftentimes relatable experiences, such as coming from nothing (Mama Said) and regrettable booty calls (Drunk in the Morning). Like 7 Years, Don't You Worry 'Bout Me and Funeral grapple with loss, but in a more upbeat fashion." - USA Today

"[Lukas Graham brings] ebullience, sincerity, and some very good pop tunes...with a strain of honesty that's rare in pop."

- Entertainment Weekly

"Graham's vocals...somehow deliver both sentimentality and pick-me-up infectiousness. A must-listen." - PEOPLE

"Not since Ed Sheeran played SXSW 2012 has anybody hit the festival so fully-formed, so at-the-ready with pop radio hits-in-waiting. Perhaps already a Best New Artist Grammy frontrunner, Lukas Forchhammer has charm to burn."

- Esquire 

Stream Lukas Graham via Spotify:

http://smarturl.it/LukasGrahamSpotify

Twitter to Bring Fans Closer to Global Music Idol at #ShawnMendesMNL Concert

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Twitter users to win tickets to the concert

MENDES ARMY! Ask Shawn a question & be entered to win tix to tomorrow's show! Tweet @IsabellaOPascua w/ #RPassLive #AskShawnPH pic.twitter.com/55lefPII4S

— MMI LIVE (@mmilive) March 17, 2017

17 March 2017 - Twitter is the best way to see what’s happening in the world right now and to talk about it. It’s also the live connection between artists and their fans. Twitter, together with Music Management International or MMI Live (@mmilive), rolls out various fun and exciting activities to give Filipino fans a chance to witness the much awaited concert of the Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) on March 18, 2017 at SM Mall of Asia Arena.

“Twitter is where music fans go when they want to be connected with their favourite popstars. Not only does Twitter provide real-time updates, but also an opportunity to discover the other side of their music idols. MMI Live is truly honored with this partnership with Twitter to bring Filipinos closer to Shawn Mendes through various enticing activities, both for the fans and for the artist," said Rhiza Pascua, President, Music Management International.

Here‘s the Tweet-powered activity Shawn Mendes’ fans can join starting now until Friday, 17 March, 5pm PHT.

●        #AskShawnPh: Got a question for Shawn? The #AskShawnPh and #RPassLive hashtags will give Twitter users a chance to ask him a question via Twitter. Shawn will choose 15 questions to answer which will be compiled on a video.

Lucky fans who participate in the #AskShawnPh activities will each receive two (2) tickets to Shawn Mendes’ concert. The winners will be announced on Friday, 17 March, evening time from the @mmilive Twitter account. They will have to present their IDs at the concert venue.

Twitter is also about the live music experience. Thus, to give fans an exclusive access to Shawn’s concert backstage scenes, Rhiza Pascua (@itsarpee) of MMI will will be taking over the @mmilive Twitter account and start the backstage tour via Periscope prior to the concert on Saturday. Simply follow the @mmilive account now to see the live video of the backstage tour in your Twitter timeline on Saturday.

"Filipinos love for music of all genres is clearly reflected on Twitter and they have generated millions of Tweets to send messages of love and support for their favorite artists," said Pratiksha Rao, Head of Content Partnerships, South East Asia at Twitter.  “Moreover, Twitter is excited to partner with MMI Live to be a live communications platform for their artists to share their passion and excitement to all their music fans around the world - starting with Canadian teen sensation Shawn Mendes!"

The 18 year-old musician is popular for his hit singles such as Stitches, Treat You Better, and Mercy. Shawn Mendes is also the second most mentioned Canadian singer on Twitter in Canada for 2016. His #IlluminateWorldTour is based on his 2016 album entitled Illuminate.

On his way to the Philippines, Shawn posted a Tweet that made the excitement of Filipinos reach an all time high.

This concert tour is a much awaited event for his fans all over the world, including in The Philippines. Local music fans, artists and Twitter personalities expressed their excitement for the upcoming #ShawnMendesMNL performance. When he landed, he received warm welcome from fans and supporters who waited for him hours before his arrival.

To be updated with the latest announcements and further details of the Tweet-powered fan activities, fans should follow these Twitter accounts: Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes), MMI Live (@mmilive), and Rhiza Pascua (@itsarpee).

VILLAGE PEOPLE COMING TO MANILA FOR THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY!

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The undisputed Kings of Disco – Village People – are coming to Manila to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Tour on Sunday, May 14 at the KIA Theater. Joining them as special guest will be none other than the World’s #1 ABBA Experience - Björn Again. In true Village People style, this one-of-a-kind group, that still comprises two of the original band members, promise to deliver a smorgasbord of smash hits and get everyone up on their feet.

Having sold more than 100 million recordings, Village People were an unstoppable force in the 70’s and 80’s.  Their characters and classic hits will forever be ingrained in the fabric of pop culture.  Originally formed in 1977 by French Music composer Jacques Morali, the Village People quickly became an instant phenomenon, with chart-topping hits such as San Francisco, Macho Man, Y.M.C.A, In the Navy, Go West, Can't Stop the Music and more.  Their impact and influence on music have earned them the title of “Kings of Disco” as well as a prestigious star on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame.   The group has won many international awards including the American Music Award for Favorite Musical Group in 1979, AGVA's Georgie Award, West Germany's Gold Lion Award for music excellence and Brazil's 1981 Award for Best Act.

Over the past few years, Village People have performed a full schedule of performances throughout the United States as well as Canada, Brazil, France, South Africa, England, Finland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Romania, Japan, Mexico, Australia, Poland and much more. The Guinness World Records book certified their Sun Bowl appearance on December 31, 2008 as the world’s largest Y.M.C.A dance with over 40,000 fans doing the “YMCA moves” while the group performed.

Adding to this action packed night of disco fun and supporting Village People across all shows is the world famous tribute band, Björn Again - the only ABBA show endorsed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.  The group is regarded as the most successful tribute band of all time, having performed in more than 100 countries worldwide and in concert venues from Sydney Opera House to Wembley Stadium.  Björn Again will bring ABBA's timeless hits back to the stage, combined with glitzy 70’s stage costumes, Swenglish banter and hilarious stage antics to create "one of the most entertaining rock shows in the world today" (Time Out, New York).

Catch this special 40th Anniversary Tour that will feature the Village People’s greatest hits and prepare to get carried away with the most irresistible disco tunes performed in this super group’s unique way. Tickets go on-sale on March 15 via TicketNet.com.ph or call 911-5555. Presented by Zaccaria Concerts.

JAMES BLUNT RELEASES HIS GREAT NEW SINGLE ‘BARTENDER’

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WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAyjgG0-Deg

‘BARTENDER’ IS TAKEN FROM JAMES’ FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE AFTERLOVE’ – RELEASED THROUGH ATLANTIC RECORDS ON MARCH 24^TH

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’, which is taken from his forthcoming album ‘The Afterlove’, out on March 24^th. The anthemic and hugely captivating new single is available to download now for fans who pre-order James’ new album.

Shot in a New York bar, the video features James taking on the role of bartender, a role he seemed to fall into easily - possibly due to the many hours he has spent doing research in many bars around the world, including the one in his own private nightclub. WATCH HERE

James will release his fifth studio album, ‘The Afterlove’ on March 24th through Atlantic Records. The new album is the follow-up to ‘Moon Landing’, which reached platinum status in the UK and spent 33 weeks in the UK Top 40 after it was released in 2013.

James worked with a wide range of talent when writing and recording ‘The Afterlove’ including Ed Sheeran, Ryan Tedder, Amy Wadge (Ed Sheeran, Shannon Saunders), Johnny McDaid (Example, Biffy Clyro), Stephan Moccio (Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd) and MoZella (Miley Cyrus, One Direction).

James Blunt will also be embarking on a UK headline tour, The Afterlove Tour, which includes a date at London’s Eventim Apollo. This is the first tour for James following his extensive Moon Landing Tour, which saw him perform over 140 shows across the world over the course of twelve months.

James Blunt has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and 12.8 million singles. He’s also amassed over 625 million views on YouTube and over 680 millions global streams on streaming platforms.

Tracklisting for ‘The Afterlove’ is as follows:

1.    Love Me Better

2.    Bartender

3.    Lose My Number

4.    Don’t Give Me Those Eyes

5.    Someone Singing Along

6.    California

7.    Make Me Better

8.    Time Of Our Lives

9.    Heartbeat

10.  Paradise

EXTENDED VERSION:

11. Courtney’s Song

12. 2005

13. Over

CLEAN BANDIT ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF THEIR NEW SINGLE "SYMPHONY" FEAT. ZARA LARSON

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RELEASED ON MARCH 17

OVER 2.6 BILLION GLOBAL STREAMS!

23 MILLION SINGLE SALES!

Record-breaking UK trio, Clean Bandit, have announced details of their new single “Symphony” featuring Zara Larsson. The track is available for (pre-order now) and will be released across all streaming platforms on Friday 17^th March.

Grace Chatto, Jack Patterson and Luke Patterson – aka Clean Bandit – have teamed-up with Swedish sensation, Zara Larsson, on their new single. Written by the band’s very own Jack Patterson, Ina Wrolsden, Steve Mac and Ammar Malik and produced by Jack Patterson and Mark Ralph, “Symphony” fuses the band’s musicality into an epic dance hit – something that has seen the trio become a staple name in the charts across the globe. The naming of the track fittingly references their classically trained beginnings.

“Symphony” follows Clean Bandit’s mammoth single “Rockabye”, which featured vocals from Anne-Marie and Sean Paul. The song, which landed the coveted UK Christmas #1 spot in 2016, held the UK #1 for nine consecutive weeks and went onto become the longest-running UK No.1 in 22 years, surpassing Wet Wet Wet’s “Love Is All Around”! Now platinum certified in the UK with over 1 million copies sold and recently reaching over 1 billion streams, the track saw the band land two BRIT Award nominations this year for ‘British Single of the Year’ and ‘British Video’. Prior to this, the band released their huge anthem “Tears” featuring Louisa Johnson; the track has accumulated over 100 million streams to date.

“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” RETURNS

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ONE WEEK AFTER EPIC LAUNCH WITH ANOTHER EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO:

PITBULL & J BALVIN’S “HEY MA” (FEAT. CAMILA CABELLO) [SPANISH VERSION]

WATCH “HEY MA” [SPANISH VERSION]:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWLr2va3hu0&list=RDUWLr2va3hu0

HISTORIC FIRST-EVER COLLABORATION FROM THREE LATIN SUPERSTARS

PITBULL & J BALVIN’S “HEY MA” (FEAT. CAMILA CABELLO) [SPANISH VERSION]

DEBUTS TODAY WITH MASSIVE WORLD PREMIERE ON TELEMUNDO’S ‘UN NUEVO DÍA’

FAST & FURIOUS 8 ― In Cinemas APRIL 15(Saturday)

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Artist Partner Group, Atlantic Records and Universal Pictures are back again only one week after launching the rollout of “THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” with a second epic single/video: Pitbull & J Balvin’s “Hey Ma” (Feat. Camila Cabello) [Spanish Version]. The complete musical companion to the much-anticipated Universal Pictures film will arrive in stores and at all online retailers on Friday, April 14, the same day THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS opens in theatres everywhere.

“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” is available for pre-order now, with all pre-orders joined by instant grat downloads of Pitbull & J Balvin’s “Hey Ma” (Feat. Camila Cabello) [Spanish Version] and the album’s first single, “Go Off,” by the unstoppable hip-hop trifecta of Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo & Travis Scott. Both tracks are also available now for individual purchase at all online retailers.

“Hey Ma” (Feat. Camila Cabello) [Spanish Version] is the historic first-time-ever collaboration from Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning global reggaeton superstar J Balvin and the GRAMMY® Award-winning international music icon Pitbull, made even more special with the featured inclusion of rising Cuban-American chart-topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello. Filmed last month in Miami, the track’s officialcompanion video debuted earlier today with a much anticipated world premiere on Telemundo’s Emmy-Award-winning morning program, Un Nuevo Día. The exclusive will be followed throughout the day with additional music video clips and behind-the-scenes content airing across four live Telemundo shows. This Monday will then see “Hey Ma” (Feat. Camila Cabello) [Spanish Version] added to rotation on Telemundo’s digital cable/satellite TV network, Universo. Pitbull & J Balvin’s “Hey Ma” (Feat. Camila Cabello) [Spanish Version] is streaming now at the official Warner Music En Español YouTube channel. An English version of the Latin anthem will premiere on April 14, album and film release day, along with an English version of the companion video.

“I am big fan of the franchise so it was great to be asked again to be a part of the soundtrack,” said J Balvin – who recently won the Artist of the Year award at Univision’s Premio Lo Nuestro. “I really love the song, loved working with Pit and Camila and excited to share my first English song!”

"Working with Pitbull and J Balvin was a huge honor,” said Camila Cabello. “I'm so excited to be a part of this incredible franchise, especially with it being filmed in my original home of Cuba.”

“Hey Ma” (Feat. Camila Cabello) [Spanish Version] follows last week’s mind-blowing tracklist reveal and the release of the first single/video from “THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM,” Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo & Travis Scott’s “Go Off.” The all-star hip-hop track is spinning now at multi-format radio outlets nationwide, while its explosive companion video - which has racked up over 5 million views in one week - is streaming now at Lil Uzi Vert’s official  YouTube channel.

“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” received a storm of high-profile media attention upon its announcement last week, with Complex declaring, “the soundtrack is almost as explosive as the actual film franchise and that's saying a lot.” “This is shaping up to be a seriously revving display of high-octane talent,” raved MTV while The FADER noted the “massive soundtrack…features about 25 of the biggest names in contemporary rap.” Perhaps Hot New Hip Hop summed it up best: “THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” “is STACKED to say the least.”

Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo & Travis Scott’s “Go Off” also drew wide-ranging media coverage, spanningEntertainment Weekly, MTV, The FADER, Complex, Pigeons and Planes, XXL, SPIN, YAHOO! Music, and countless others. “Quavo, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert make an All-Star connection for the high-energy track,” raved Billboard while noting the explosive "Go Off” video “pulls some of the action flick’s most destructive moments, while creating plenty of its own. Of particular note is Lil Uzi Vert riding a wrecking ball.” Rolling Stone praised the video for its “cuts of the rappers that seamlessly dovetail in to match the movie's action-packed scenes.” “Go Off” “echoes the (FURIOUS) series’ aesthetic qualities,” declaredPitchfork, “with plenty of pyrotechnics and sports cars, as well as clips from the new movie itself.”

Additional new music exclusives and companion video premieres – featuring never-before-seen footage from THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS – will continue through the weeks leading up to the April 14^th release of the eagerly-awaited soundtrack. Next up will be “Good Life” from the ultimate Bay Area-duo of multi-platinum superstar G-Eazy & GRAMMY®-nominated R&B songstress Kehlani, set for release next Friday, March 17^th along with its compelling official companion video.

“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” showcases 13 exclusive new tracks curated specifically for THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS, including unparalleled collaborations by Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa & PnB Rock; Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign & Sage The Gemini; and PnB Rock, Kodak Black & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Exclusive new tracks from Migos, Post Malone, 21 Savage, Lil Yachty, Kevin Gates, and more round out the star-studded collection (see tracklisting below).

“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” marks the return of the hugely successful partnership between Atlantic Records and Universal Pictures. The two companies previously teamed up for “FURIOUS 7: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” which proved a chart-busting smash upon its 2015 release. The soundtrack topped the SoundScan/Billboard 200 while hitting No. 1 on the iTunes Store’s overall “Top Albums” chart in 77 countries. The album is highlighted by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s emotional tribute “See You Again.” The song has officially entered the history books as one of the decade’s biggest singles, topping Billboard’s “Hot 100” for a stunning 12 weeks. Currently certified 7x platinum by the RIAA, “See You Again,” is indeed a planetary phenomenon, with worldwide streams in excess of 5 billion. The song’s deeply touching companion video now exceeds 2.4 billion individual views – the first-ever hip-hop video to achieve the billion-view milestone and YouTube’s second most-viewed video of all time.

“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM” was produced by Warner Music Group executives Mike Caren (GRAMMY®-nominated producer and Creative Officer of Warner Music Group as well as CEO of both Artist Publishing and Partner Groups) and Kevin Weaver (Atlantic Records President of Film & TV and GRAMMY® Award–winning producer). Longtime collaborators Caren and Weaver most recently worked together co-producing the critically-acclaimed Furious 7 soundtrack, including the multi-platinum single “See You Again,” alongside Universal Pictures, and the recent Suicide Squad smash soundtrack album. Caren has been responsible for signing more than 20 Gold and Platinum-selling artists including Trey Songz, T.I., Flo Rida and Wiz Khalifa. Weaver, a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, has been at the helm of Atlantic Records’ Film/TV division, garnering massive success for countless projects, with highlights including the Furious 7 soundtrack/singles and the multiplatinum single "We Own It" by Wiz Khalifa & 2 Chainz from Fast & Furious 6 with Universal Pictures. The production of this album saw a new addition to the creative team with Artist Publishing and Artist Partner Group Vice President, Jeff Vaughn (Kevin Gates, Kehlani, Sage The Gemini), who provided A&R oversight on the album alongside Caren and Weaver. All of the film’s music was overseen by GRAMMY® nominated President of Film Music & Publishing for Universal Pictures Mike Knobloch and music supervised for Universal Pictures by Senior Vice President Rachel Levy. Knobloch and Levy have worked together on the music oversight and supervision of numerous award-winning projects including Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, the Despicable Me franchise and Sing.

For updates and additional information, please visit www.fastandfurious.com and atlanticrecords.com.

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ABOUT THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS

On the heels of 2015’s Furious 7, one of the fastest movies to reach $1 billion worldwide in box-office history and the sixth-biggest global title of all time, comes the newest chapter in one of the most popular and enduring motion-picture serials of all time: The Fate of the Furious. 

Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game—and the rest of the crew has been exonerated—the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life.  But when a mysterious woman (Oscar^® winner Charlize Theron) seduces Dom into the world of crime he can’t seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before.   

From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, our elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world’s stage…and to bring home the man who made them a family.

For The Fate of the Furious, Vin Diesel is joined by a returning all-star cast that includes Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky and Kurt Russell.  In addition to Theron, the series welcomes newcomers Scott Eastwood and Oscar^® winner Helen Mirren.  The film is directed by F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton) and produced by returning producers Neal H. Moritz, Michael Fottrell and Diesel.

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“THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM”

1) Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa & PnB Rock - Gang Up

2) Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo & Travis Scott - Go Off

3) G-Eazy & Kehlani - Good Life

4) PnB Rock, Kodak Black & A Boogie Wit da Hoodie - Horses

5) Migos - Seize The Block

6) YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Murder (feat. 21 Savage) [Remix]

7) Bassnectar – Speakerbox (feat. Ohana Bam & Lafa Taylor) [F8 Remix]

8) Post Malone - Candy Paint

9) Kevin Gates - 911

10) Lil Yachty – Mamacita (feat. Rico Nasty)

11) Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign, & Sage The Gemini - Don't Get Much Better

12) Pitbull & J Balvin - Hey Ma (feat. Camila Cabello) [Spanish Version]

13) Pinto “Wahin” & DJ Ricky Luna - La Habana (feat. El Taiger)

14) J Balvin & Pitbull - Hey Ma (feat. Camila Cabello)

Ed Sheeran’s ÷ Tops Charts and Smashes Records in the UK and Around the Globe

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The album makes  global streaming history by breaking the Spotify record for the highest first week streams with almost 375 million streams

÷ has the third biggest opening week in UK Official Album Chart history with sales of 672,000 units

The album tops the iTunes albums chart in 97 countries 

Singles from ÷ occupy a record-breaking nine places in the UK Top 10 Chart

Ed Sheeran’s amazing third studio album ÷ (Divide) has lit up charts and smashed records around the globe.The landmark album made streaming history with the highest first week Spotify streams ever, with almost 375 million streams over the full week, beating the previous record of 223 million streams set by The Weeknd last November with Starboy. In total, tracks from ÷ claimed five of the top 10 slots on the global Spotify chart this week. ÷ shot to the top of the charts in Ed’s native UK, shifting 672,000 units in its first week of sales.  As a result ÷ has secured the third highest week one sales of any album in the history of the Official Albums Chart, ranking behind only Adele’s 25(2015) and Oasis’ Be Here Now (1997).

First week sales of ÷ in the UK are more than three times the volume of the week one sales of Sheeran’s second studio album x (Multiply), which shifted 182,000 units in its first week, and more than the rest of the Official Albums Chart’s ‘Top 500’ combined this week. ÷ has broken week one Spotify records in the UK, racking up almost 74 million streams and beating the previous record held by Justin Bieber’s Purpose which recorded 20.5 million streams in the UK in November 2015.

÷ has proved a global phenomenon, racing to the top of the iTunes charts in 97 countries.  Official charts data for the week is still being compiled in many countries, but ÷ has already been named number one album in several countries including Ireland, Norway and Sweden, where it’s also achieved the highest week one album streams in local chart history.

Tracks from ÷ dominate the UK singles chart, occupying nine places in the Top 10, the first time an artist has ever achieved this. The 16 tracks from the album have all become Top 20 hits, according to data from the UK Official Charts Company, making Ed Sheeran the first artist to have all the tracks from their album enter the UK Top 20. In Ireland, all 16 tracks from his deluxe edition make up the top 16 tracks in the official chart, another unprecedented achievement.

Meanwhile, ‘Shape Of You’, one of the first singles to be released from the LP, has become the most spun track in the history of the US Top 40, topped the iTunes charts in more than 100 countries and broken streaming records around the world.  

Ed Sheeran commented: “Wow! What a phenomenal week. To every person who’s bought the album - thank you. I’m buzzing!”

Ben Cook, President, Atlantic Records UK said: “Ed is truly one of a kind and ÷ is an incredible musical statement that only he could make; it’s passionate and contemporary, whilst being distinct and timeless. In the six years since we signed him nothing with Ed has been accidental – he’s constantly raised the bar, challenging us to match his drive and musical output at every step: ÷ is no different. It’s his best record to date and together we’ve innovated to create this historic, cultural moment. Ed has proven himself to be a rare modern day artist whose career continues to grow stratospherically and his music will resonate across generations for years to come.  What a lad!”

Max Lousada, Chairman & CEO, Warner Music UK commented: “These are truly great results from a truly great artist but the Ed Sheeran story isn't about numbers. It's about an artist who brilliantly captures life's moments big and small. He wraps them into words you can't forget and tunes you can't stop singing, delivered through performances you want to hear again and again. I'd like to congratulate Ed and his management on this remarkable feat and salute Atlantic, his biggest champions since day one, as well as the extended Warner family around the world who've worked as one team to help create a truly global phenomenon."

Craig Kallman, Chairman & CEO and Julie Greenwald, Chairman & COO, Atlantic Records said, “Ed is that rarest of artists whose songs cut across boundaries of age, culture, and nationality. He writes music that is deeply personal and at the same time completely universal, and he has created a phenomenal album that is striking a chord with millions of people across the globe. In six short years, Ed has become a superstar by simply being himself – an amazing, down-to-earth human being who is an out-of-this-world musician, songwriter, and performer. All of us at Atlantic are immensely proud to have Ed in our family, and we congratulate him on this landmark achievement.”