Ed Sheeran Reflects on Unreleased Justin Bieber Duet and New Album 'Play
Ed Sheeran shared in a recent interview that he had created a version of his song "Camera" as a duet with Justin Bieber for his album, Justice, but it never got released. Despite the collaboration not materializing, Sheeran mentioned that he has a version of the song with Bieber's vocals on it. The song "Camera" is now part of Sheeran's latest album, Play, which was released on September 12. Sheeran explained that the song reflects on how some of life's best moments are not captured on camera, emphasizing the importance of memories that are not documented.
The potential Bieber-Sheeran collaboration would have followed their previous work together on the song "I Don't Care" released in 2019 and their co-writing of "Love Yourself" from Bieber's Purpose album in 2015. Sheeran expressed his belief that capturing moments on camera can sometimes take away the magic of the experience, citing personal examples like his proposal to his wife. Despite the missed opportunity for the duet, Sheeran seems content with how the song turned out and believes that fans are enjoying it.
In addition to the release of Play, Sheeran announced his upcoming Loop Tour in North America, where he will perform in stadiums across the country. The album has received mixed reviews, with some praising the cross-cultural and experimental tracks while others noting that it follows Sheeran's signature singer-songwriter style. Meanwhile, Bieber continues to enjoy success with his Swag albums and his recent confirmation as a headliner for Coachella 2026. Sources have indicated that Bieber is entering a new era where he has more creative control over his music and career, signaling exciting times ahead for the pop star.