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Ed Sheeran Reveals KATSEYE’s ‘Gnarly’ Inspired Him to Reach Out & Write ‘Animal’
Ed Sheeran has partnered with global pop group KATSEYE on their latest single 'Animal', following his discovery of their debut hit 'Gnarly' during a trip abroad. The four-time Grammy winner became an immediate admirer of the group and initiated contact to explore a songwriting partnership, resulting in the collaborative track that was released last week alongside behind-the-scenes studio footage documenting its creation.
KATSEYE, who scored their chart debut with 'Gnarly' and achieved a peak position of number 21 with 'Gabriela' earlier in the year, continues building momentum with 'Animal' as part of their broader rollout towards a new era. The release functions as a lead-in to their forthcoming EP 'WILD', scheduled for August 14.
In short
- Ed Sheeran discovered KATSEYE's breakout single 'Gnarly' whilst travelling in Mexico and proactively reached out to collaborate on a new track called 'Animal'
- The newly released song showcases the five-piece group's latest work and precedes their upcoming EP 'WILD', due August 14
Explained simply
KATSEYE is a four-member global pop group who have recently built momentum on the charts with songs like 'Gnarly' and 'Gabriela'. Ed Sheeran is an internationally successful singer-songwriter and four-time Grammy award winner. Their collaboration on a new single called 'Animal' represents a partnership between an established chart superstar and an emerging pop group looking to expand their audience.
Ed Sheeran discovered KATSEYE while travelling abroad and was impressed enough by their debut hit 'Gnarly' to reach out to the group about working together. Rather than simply featuring on an existing track, he chose to write the new song with them from scratch. The single was released last week along with behind-the-scenes footage showing how the track was created.
'Animal' serves as the opening track for KATSEYE's new creative direction, with a full EP titled 'WILD' set to arrive in August. The collaboration marks a significant moment for the group as they continue to build their profile with support from one of pop music's biggest names.