India’s main pop powerhouse Jonita has teamed up with world music icon Ed Sheeran for a recent, cross-cultural rendition of his music ‘Heaven’.
The collaboration — launched as a part of Sheeran’s ‘Play: The Remixes EP’ — marks a serious second of East-meets-West fusion, as Jonita brings a Hindi verse to one among Sheeran’s most heartfelt tracks.
The Hindi-English remix finds Sheeran’s gentle, folk-pop melody woven with Jonita’s ethereal vocals and fluid transitions between languages, making a model that feels intimate but globally expansive. It’s additionally Sheeran’s first observe to function Hindi lyrics — signalling his deepening reference to the Indian music scene, following earlier collaborations with Karan Aujla, Hanumankind, and Dhee on the identical EP.
Commenting on the collab, the ‘Hiya’ singer says: “I’ve been such an enormous fan of Ed’s for so long as I can keep in mind, so attending to collaborate with him on this model of ‘Heaven’ feels actually particular. After having the prospect to fulfill him and even open for his live performance earlier this yr in India, I used to be blown away by how real and grounded he’s — and the way a lot he actually appreciates the music and tradition right here. It’s a stupendous love music, and I really feel so honoured to convey just a little little bit of my persona and coronary heart into it. I’m so excited for individuals to listen to this model!”
Jonita’s preliminary encounter with Ed occurred final yr in Bombay, the place she was struck by his real curiosity about Indian music and its wealthy instrumentation. That impression deepened when he later shared early variations of the ‘Play’ tracks—songs that vividly introduced these influences to life. Extra just lately, she opened for Sheeran throughout his present in Chennai, and displays on their collaboration on ‘Heaven’ as “an honour I’ll maintain shut ceaselessly”.
Ed explains, “I met Jonita in 2024 once I performed in Mumbai after which obtained to do some reveals along with her the next yr once I got here again for tour. In brief, I’m a fan. I like her voice – the tone, the softness. This was the proper tune for us to do collectively, and it’s additionally the primary Hindi music I’ve launched. It’s an honour to do it along with her – what a expertise.”
Take heed to the remix of ‘Heaven’ beneath:
Jonita effortlessly bridges the worlds of Bollywood and world pop, a fusion that’s earned her over 16 million month-to-month Spotify listeners! With chart-topping hits like ‘The Breakup Track’, ‘Arabic Kuthu’, ‘Deva Deva’, ‘What Jhumka?’ and this yr’s viral anthem ‘Beparwai’, she’s amassed a rare 4 billion+ streams throughout platforms, solidifying her place as one among India’s most streamed and versatile voices.
Her home success is matched by a formidable slate of worldwide collaborations, together with The Chainsmokers’ UK Silver-certified ‘Addicted’ and ‘Hiya’ with Sigala and Leigh-Anne. A dynamic reside performer, Jonita has additionally shared the stage with world superstars comparable to Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa, Submit Malone, and Michael Bublé — charming audiences throughout continents along with her highly effective voice and magnetic presence.
Followers can stream the brand new model of ‘Heaven’ now on all main platforms.
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