Sheeran wishes he wasn't on new Band Aid song

Surprise reason Ed Sheeran doesn’t want vocals used on new version of Band Aid’s charity single
ED Sheeran says he would have stopped his vocals being used on a new version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? over fears the charity hit reinforces African stereotypes. The Shape of You
What is Band Aid 40? The charity Christmas single that's causing controversy
What is Band Aid 40? The charity Christmas single that's causing controversy - Musicians are distancing themselves from the “colonial” Christmas single, but Bob Geldof refuses to change the lyrics
Sheeran wishes he wasn't on the new Band Aid song
Sheeran sang alongside Coldplay, Sinead O'Connor, Sam Smith, One Direction and Rita Ora on Band Aid 30 in 2004. A new mix, released next week, blends his vocals with those of Sting from the original 1984 version of the charity song.
Ed Sheeran criticises Band Aid for using his vocals without permission
Ed Sheeran referenced a post by Ghanaian-English artist Fuse ODG who said Band Aid 'perpetuates damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth'.
Ed Sheeran hits out at Band Aid and reveals his vocals used without permission
A new 40th anniversary mix of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? will see the young and old voices of the charity single's artists come together to create an "ultimate" version
Ed Sheeran Says Band Aid Is Using His Voice Without Permission on New Mix
The 40th anniversary mix will feature performances from the various versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Ed Sheeran Claims Band Aid Is Using His Vocals Without Permission on New Mix: 'I Would Have Respectfully Declined'
The 40th anniversary "ultimate mix" will feature performances from different versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
“I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals”: Ed Sheeran didn’t want to be on Band Aid
The new re-mixed version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? isn’t even out until next week, but it’s already run into trouble. The new track, which mixes elements of the original, the 2004 and the most recent 2014 versions was announced last week.
Ed Sheeran ‘Would Have Declined' Vocals From 2014 Being Used on Band Aid 40 - But He Wasn't Asked
"A decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed," he said, referencing criticisms of the way Africa is portrayed in the charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Ed Sheeran & Band Aid 40 Controversy Explained
Ed Sheeran recently called out Band Aid for using his vocals without permission in their recent mix. Fans have now grown curious about the controversy between the singer and the charity supergroup. So,
Ed Sheeran: I wish I wasn’t on new Band Aid song
Ed Sheeran is unhappy his vocals have been used on a Band Aid 40th anniversary single, suggesting the initiative perpetuates “damaging stereotypes” of Africa. The singer performed on a 2014 version of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Ed Sheeran shares Fuse ODG’s statement accusing Band Aid of ‘dehumanising Africans’
Sharing a separate statement by Ghanaian-British star Fuse ODG, the singer-songwriter said his understanding of the narrative ...
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Ed Sheeran’s Band Aid 2024 Rejection: Lessons In Reclaiming Narratives
His stance, informed by Ghanaian-British rapper Fuse ODG’s critique of the song’s colonial tropes, I think raises ...
Musician FUSE ODG tells BBC not to release documentary celebrating Band Aid
Ed Sheeran says his “permission” to use his vocals in the 40th-anniversary mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? was ...
Ed Sheeran Appears On A New Song Without His Permission And He Spoke Out About It
Ed Sheeran, who sung on the 2014 version, is included on the new one, and it turns out he’d prefer not to be involved.