ED SHEERAN'S NEXT ALBUM COULD HAVE AN 'AFRICAN INFLUENCE' 

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It looks like Ed Sheeran\'s rejected our idea of using us as the main influence for his next album, instead turning to something a bit further afield to help mould the follow up to \'X\'.

We\'ll still be available if you need help for album number four, Eddy. We\'re willing to sit as still as people used to for oil paintings and we\'re happy to volunteer literally all of our time to the cause.

Instead of using us, Eddy is apparently considering heading to Ghana to record his next album, having been inspired by Damon Albarn and his new Lion King tattoo.

Blur\'s Damon previously set up Africa Express to help and encourage western and African artists to collaborate. He\'s also recorded two albums in Mali.

A music insider told The Sun: "Ed intends the new album to sound totally different to + and x and for it to include sounds and influences from around the world, particularly Africa.

"He has had some amazing experiences during this year\'s world tour but has also spent a lot of his time between hotels and living out of a suitcase. So he has decided it\'s time to do some proper travelling and broaden his horizons. He got in touch with Damon after seeing his work with African musicians and he has given him some good advice.

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"It\'s obviously a little out of Ed\'s comfort zone but he is all about experimenting and trying new things."

If he doesn\'t use this photo as the album cover, he\'s seriously missed an opportunity. Mainly an opportunity to be hung on our wall as an A3 poster print. The album cover that is, not actual Ed himself. MOVING ON.

Sadly, we might have to wait a while for what sounds like an incredible offering, with Ed previously explaining that he\'s looking to take some well-deserved time off for a bit.

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