{"id":88269,"date":"2025-04-24T21:32:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T21:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=88269"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:30:27","slug":"ed-sheerans-azizam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/ed-sheerans-azizam\/","title":{"rendered":"Ed Sheeran&#8217;s &#8220;Azizam&#8221;: The Persian Pop Banger We Didn\u2019t See Coming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yo, have you jammed to Ed Sheeran\u2019s &#8220;<strong>Azizam<\/strong>&#8221; yet? Dropped on April 4, 2025, this track is straight-up fire, blending pop with Persian vibes that\u2019ll have you dancing like you\u2019re at the wildest mehmooni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s got Iranians everywhere\u2014inside Iran and across the globe\u2014losing their minds with pure joy. This ain\u2019t just a song; it\u2019s a full-on celebration of Iranian culture, and it\u2019s got that cool, feel-good energy we all need. Let\u2019s break down why &#8220;Azizam&#8221; is the anthem of the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/ed-sheerans-azizam\/#whats-the-deal-with-%e2%80%9cazizam%e2%80%9d\" >What\u2019s the Deal with &#8220;Azizam&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/ed-sheerans-azizam\/#iranians-are-living-for-it\" >Iranians Are Living for It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/ed-sheerans-azizam\/#why-this-songs-so-dang-cool\" >Why This Song\u2019s So Dang Cool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/ed-sheerans-azizam\/#keep-the-party-going\" >Keep the Party Going<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats-the-deal-with-%e2%80%9cazizam%e2%80%9d\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Deal with &#8220;Azizam&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, imagine Ed Sheeran, the red-haired guitar guy, teaming up with Iranian-Swedish producer Ilya Salmanzadeh to cook up something totally fresh. &#8220;Azizam&#8221;\u2014which means &#8220;my dear&#8221; in Persian\u2014is a love-soaked bop packed with daf drums, santoor twinkles, and a 6\/8 beat that hits you right in the soul. It\u2019s the lead track from Ed\u2019s upcoming album, <em>Play<\/em>, and it\u2019s like he\u2019s throwing a Persian party in your headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ed Sheeran - Azizam (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MI9ZpIKgyf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The music video? Absolute vibes! Directed by Iranian-American Saman Kesh, it\u2019s a colorful <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-are-iranian-weddings\/\" title=\"How Are Iranian Weddings?\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86924\">Persian wedding<\/a> scene with dancing, laughter, and even a cameo from the queen herself, Googoosh. Then, boom, they dropped a Persian version with Googoosh singing, and it\u2019s like the cherry on top of this cultural sundae. You can\u2019t help but smile watching it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iranians-are-living-for-it\"><\/span>Iranians Are Living for It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re Iranian, this song is like hearing your favorite childhood lullaby on the world stage. In Iran, fans are dodging internet blocks to blast &#8220;Azizam&#8221; on repeat, posting stuff like, \u201cEd Sheeran just said \u2018Azizam\u2019 and I\u2019m screaming!\u201d or <strong>\u201cThis is OUR moment!\u201d<\/strong> It\u2019s rare for a global star to vibe with Persian culture like this, so everyone\u2019s hyped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Iranians abroad, it\u2019s a whole mood. One fan in Canada was like, \u201cI\u2019m far from Iran, but this song feels like home.\u201d Another in London posted, \u201cEd\u2019s got me crying and dancing at the same time!\u201d Googoosh herself hopped on Instagram, saying, \u201cEd, you\u2019ve made our hearts sing. Singing with you was magic.\u201d The love\u2019s pouring in, and it\u2019s giving everyone the feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-this-songs-so-dang-cool\"><\/span>Why This Song\u2019s So Dang Cool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Azizam&#8221; is more than a catchy tune\u2014it\u2019s a big, happy high-five to Iranian culture. Ed told BBC Persian he was nervous about nailing the vibe, but he smashed it. \u201cPersian music\u2019s got this soul I love, and seeing Iranians vibe with it is unreal,\u201d he said. He even filmed a chill acoustic version on London streets just for fans in Iran, sidestepping platform bans like a boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Los-Angeles-California-USA-5th-April-2025-SingerMusician-Ed-Sheeran-Azizam-New-Single-YouTube-Billboard-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles, California, USA 5th April 2025 Singer\/Musician Ed Sheeran Azizam New Single YouTube Billboard on Sunset Blvd on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Photo by Barry King\/Alamy\" class=\"wp-image-88272\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Los-Angeles-California-USA-5th-April-2025-SingerMusician-Ed-Sheeran-Azizam-New-Single-YouTube-Billboard-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Los-Angeles-California-USA-5th-April-2025-SingerMusician-Ed-Sheeran-Azizam-New-Single-YouTube-Billboard-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Los-Angeles-California-USA-5th-April-2025-SingerMusician-Ed-Sheeran-Azizam-New-Single-YouTube-Billboard-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Los-Angeles-California-USA-5th-April-2025-SingerMusician-Ed-Sheeran-Azizam-New-Single-YouTube-Billboard-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Los-Angeles-California-USA-5th-April-2025-SingerMusician-Ed-Sheeran-Azizam-New-Single-YouTube-Billboard.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Los Angeles, California, USA 5th April 2025 Singer\/Musician <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/meet-surfiran-at-itb-india-2024-and-roadshow\/\" title=\"Meet SURFIRAN at ITB India 2024 and Roadshow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1066\">Ed Sheeran Azizam<\/a> New Single YouTube Billboard on Sunset Blvd on April 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Photo by Barry King\/Alamy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just for Iranians, though. This track\u2019s got universal swagger, mixing cultures in a way that makes you wanna learn more about Persian music, dance, and maybe even crash a Persian wedding. It\u2019s proof that music can bring us all together, no matter where we\u2019re from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"keep-the-party-going\"><\/span>Keep the Party Going<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, turn up &#8220;Azizam,&#8221; let that 6\/8 rhythm take over, and dance like nobody\u2019s watching. This song\u2019s a reminder of how dope Iranian culture is, from its music to its heart. Whether you\u2019re in Tehran, Toronto, or Timbuktu, it\u2019s got that spark that makes you feel alive. 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