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Desi Beats for DJs: How South Asian Music Moves Global Crowds
Desi 101: What Exactly Is Desi Music? Let’s clear something up: Desi isn’t a genre. It’s a cultural identity. “Desi” is how South Asians across the diaspor...
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Ed Sheeran Covers Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Paranoid’
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeranis a fan of hip-hop.
The red-headed crooner first came across our radar when he was featured on Lupe Fiasco’s “Old School Love” back in 2013. Then, last month, rapper Game confirmed that he’s working on a joint album with Sheeran and have already recorded seven songs.
Now, a video has surfaced of Sheeran covering Ty Dolla $ign’s club hit, “Paranoid.” The Irish-style remake retains the original melody but updates the lyrics a little bit.
Sheeran’s Pharrell-produced single “Sing” was the 14th most-downloaded track on DJcity in April and is currently #16 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
