**Ed Sheeran Announces Collaboration with Punjabi Singer-Songwriter Karan Aujla**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | Sep 18, 2025, 05:21 PM*
Global pop sensation Ed Sheeran has confirmed his third collaboration with an Indian artist, Punjabi singer-songwriter Karan Aujla. The announcement was made during an interview with Nikita Kanda on BBC Asian Network on Wednesday, September 17.
This exciting new track, which features a blend of English and Punjabi, was filmed in New York and is set to be released in October. Sheeran’s previous collaborations with Indian artists include works with Arijit Singh and Diljit Dosanjh, making this his continued foray into the vibrant world of Punjabi music.
**Musical Exploration: “Little Bit of That”**
Reflecting on his journey into Punjabi music, Sheeran shared, “The first time I sang in Punjabi was doing *Lover*,” referring to his collaboration on Diljit Dosanjh’s song. He added, “And I’ve just done a tune with Karan Aujla as well, where we’ve done like a little bit of that.”
Describing the upcoming track with Aujla, Sheeran praised it as an exciting continuation of his exploration of Punjabi musical culture, highlighting his growing appreciation for the genre’s rich sounds and rhythms.
**Admiring the Punjabi Language**
Sheeran expressed his admiration for Punjabi, calling it a “melodic language” and “poetic.” He revealed that learning the language was a challenge he embraced, with Aujla encouraging him to perfect his pronunciation.
“Like with Karan, sitting with him and him being like, ‘No, you say it like this.’ And I said, ‘Be really really brutal with me,’” Sheeran said, underscoring the collaborative spirit that went into creating the song.
**Karan Aujla: Rising Global Influence**
Karan Aujla, known for his lyrical depth and recent project *P-Pop Culture*, continues to rise in international prominence. His collaboration with Ed Sheeran further emphasizes the growing global influence of Punjabi music.
“I’m just really excited now,” Sheeran shared about the upcoming release.
Meanwhile, Aujla’s rising stature was highlighted by his recent appearance as the musical guest on *Late Night with Jimmy Fallon*, marking another milestone in his expanding career.
Stay tuned for the release of this highly anticipated track this October, showcasing the seamless fusion of English and Punjabi, and the continuing global journey of Ed Sheeran and Karan Aujla.
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