INDIA: Armaan Malik, an Indian pop singer, is expected to appear on Ed Sheeran’s 2022 song “2Step.” After the ambitious project “Echo,” in which he collaborated with K-pop sensation Eric Nam and American producer KSHMR, this is the Indian singer-second songwriter’s international collaboration.
“I’m beyond excited to be featured on this version of ‘2Step’ with Ed Sheeran!” said Malik. “He’s always been such an inspiration, and I’m a big fan of his music and incredible songwriting. This is a huge moment not only for me, but also for other Indian artists too. I genuinely believe that this will be the beginning for a lot more collaborations of this nature.”
The pop-rock song, written by Sheeran, Louis Bell, David Hodges, and Andrew Wotman, explores the ups and downs of an artist’s life, creative journey, and relying on loved ones for support.
“This song talks about confidence, finding power in your art, and leaning on your loved ones,” Malik shares.
“When we have the support of the people we love, we can overcome any adversity. Nothing can keep us from moving forward. Two steps at a time!”
Malik’s contribution joins a whopping 13 global remixed versions of the song with musicians from the US, Brazil, Ireland, Finland, Italy, Sweden, Australia, France, the UK, and now India.
In the previous 48 hours, Malik has been dropping multiple Easter eggs on Twitter.
For example, the butterfly emoji in his display name is a direct allusion to “2Step’s” official artwork and an ambiguous tweet put out on June 3rd that displays three emojis spelling out the track’s name (peace sign, walking man, and butterfly).
Armaan Malik has demonstrated an appreciation for all things pop over the last two years with a succession of all-English songs like “Control,” “How Many,” and his most soulful pop-ballad “You.”
Sheeran’s fifth studio album equals (=) includes the song “2Step.” After his 2017 album plus (+), the singer-songwriter made a triumphant return to the music world with this album.
A tour version of the latest album was published in April 2022, in addition to a collection comprising remixes of “2Step.” At the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, the English singer gave a soul-stirring performance of his record-breaking single “Perfect” to the British Royal family.
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