Famous British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has shared his opinions about the idea that certain musicians are motivated just by passion and not by the desire to succeed in the music business.
During a recent episode of “Therapuss With Jake Shane,” Ed Sheeran categorically refuted these allegations, stating that all artists eventually want to be recognised and receive praise.
The Grammy-winning singer made it clear that musicians who claim they don’t care about becoming successful won’t release their music on the market or look to collaborate with record companies.
Despite assertions to the contrary, Ed Sheeran contended that musicians are driven by a desire for recognition and fortune.
In his words;
“I don’t believe any artist that says they don’t, otherwise, you wouldn’t release music because you’d be like, ‘If I don’t care what people think, then why would I even put it out?’ You’d just sort of make the music and be like, ‘Well, that’s made me feel good.’
“All artists, we want to be loved. That’s why we are on stage. And that’s why you sign to a record company, to go, ‘I would like people to hear the music that I’m making.’ I don’t really subscribe to this whole, like, not caring thing. That’s all a kind of ruse, because it sounds cool to say but every artist wants people to like their music.
“It really pisses me off when people are like, ‘Oh I don’t care how it does.’ I’m like, ‘F*cking shut up! You do! Everyone does.’ Anyone in the pop game definitely cares.”
In a diiferent story, Ed Sheeran revealed the unexpected source of inspiration for his number-one smash song, “Shape Of You.”
Ed Sheeran revealed that the song’s inspiration was the artist Rihanna from Barbados.
As Sheeran delves into the creative process behind “Shape Of You,” which captured audiences’ attention following its release on January 6th, 2017, the discovery was made.
Sheeran acknowledged that while writing the song’s melody and lyrics, Rihanna was the main person he had in mind.