Ed Sheeran says he doesn't feel accepted by the pop scene, is glad he released his new album before Adele

[Jordan Miller]

Ed Sheeran doesn't think the pop scene accepts him. 

“I’m not accepted by my genre. I thought it was quite telling that my album came out and the only people that emailed me in-depth about liking it were like Dave and Stormzy and people from the UK rap and UK grime scene. My peers largely, I feel, in the pop scene often don’t want me to succeed. … I’ve never felt accepted by my scene,” he said.

Elsewhere, he commented on being glad he dropped his new album '=' (which is pretty great btw) before Adele.

 

 

[MasterMindz]

I loved the first two singles, but the album was a bit disappointing. I only liked the Graffiti song. 

[JayTawndre]

That's sad when a artist that successful and big still feels underappreciated by their fellow peers. Ed is an amazing songwriter and has all the bops. He was also a great mentor on The Voice this season. His input helped a lot of the artists on the show perform miles better. He knows music. It's his art piece. 

Also here for an Ed x Adele collabo!!! 

[Neydelinska Spearsi]

So he is butthurt, nothing new.

[Adriannn]

41 minutes ago, maki93 said:

I loved the first two singles, but the album was a bit disappointing. I only liked the Graffiti song. 

This right here!

[No Seas Cortes]

It's honestly sad to see how much people hate him. Only because he's more successful than Beyonce, Taylor, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and others and some gays are pressed Thank God Britney is untouchable unlike your faves

[cantgetnooops]

I think it has something to do with jealousy. Him and Adele are the biggest artists from the UK in this era, and he's smashed big records and is one of the best selling artists of all time. So, they prob just intimidated.

Me personally i never cared for his music but he seems like a chill dude.

[bas che]

I don’t think people dislike him but Shape Of You overstayed it’s welcome on the charts/radio and this made people sick of his music.

[MortalMarshmallow]

Am I the only one who frantically turn off the radio when Easy On Me comes on?

Usually I dont have anything against Adele but that song is screeching, my ears bleeding, I have to protect myself .  

[jordeezy river red]

"Accepted" is keyword for "ego stroke" in 2021. For him and Taylor to be so successful, talented and loved, they are very ungrateful for what they get.

[anthony7226]

7 minutes ago, jordeezy said:

"Accepted" is keyword for "ego stroke" in 2021. For him and Taylor to be so successful, talented and loved, they are very ungrateful for what they get.

How the hell does Taylor get dragged into this? Taylor is BEYOND grateful. 

[jordeezy river red]

34 minutes ago, MortalMarshmallow said:

Am I the only one who frantically turn off the radio when Easy On Me comes on?

Usually I dont have anything against Adele but that song is screeching, my ears bleeding, I have to protect myself .  

Because they both say dumb*** sh@t like this...complaining as if they dont get enough recognition when they are at the top tier of music success. It's whiney and annoying but I am a fan of both. 

[gapeach704]

I used to Stan Ed on the first 3 albums, but he’s so boring and redundant now. I want him to go away musically for 5 years please. 

[I Always Sing Live]

He's actually really cute this era. Boyfriend vibes.

[Haha-Hehe-Haha-Ho]

He has always enjoyed massive success, even now, so I'm not sure what he is whining about. I'm not a fan but there's no denying he outsells almost everyone else in his genre so not sure why he's out here feeling sorry for himself.

[pieceofphil]

He could put out the best banger in the world and I would not see him as a pop artist. He's Taylor swift pre pop era.

Sweet and nice sprinkled with dullness.

[pieceofphil]

16 minutes ago, I Always Sing Live said:

He's actually really cute this era. Boyfriend vibes.

You know he has a kid

[Mr. Cavill]

I've been digging Bad Habits and Shivers lately  Ngl when I heard Bad Habits for the first time, it didn't even sound like him

[Bigno]

34 minutes ago, gapeach704 said:

I used to Stan Ed on the first 3 albums, but he’s so boring and redundant now. I want him to go away musically for 5 years please. 

This is his issue. He is so formulaic. He became so obsessed with the numbers that he just goes the safe route that will take him to the top of Billboard. At the same time, him saying this with the stadiums he plays at full capacity and the numbers he pulls is ridic. Now, if he wants to be perceived as an interesting, innovative artist, he needs to stop caring so much about having a song on top for a gazillion weeks. 

[bas che]

1 hour ago, anthony7226 said:

How the hell does Taylor get dragged into this? Taylor is BEYOND grateful. 

Isn’t playing the victim in every era her narrative though?