Ed Sheeran (b. 1991) is an English singer-songwriter, blending pop, folk, and hip-hop with guitar and loop pedal. He signed with Asylum Records in 2011, and later released music under his own Gingerbread Man Records. Key albums include '+', 'x', '÷', '=', and '-'. He is a multi-Grammy and Brit Award winner, recognised for his lasting global impact.