Overview
#ShapeOfYouEdSheeran celebrated Ed Sheeran’s record-breaking hit that spent 12 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the best-selling digital singles ever.
Historic Success
“Shape of You” broke numerous streaming records in 2017, including fastest song to reach 1 billion Spotify streams and most-streamed song on Spotify (until 2019).
Musical Style
The track’s tropical house-influenced production and marimba hook created an instantly recognizable sound that dominated global radio throughout 2017.
Chart Records
- Peak: #1 Billboard Hot 100 (12 weeks)
- Spotify: 3.6+ billion streams (most-streamed 2017-2019)
- Sales: 10+ million digital copies sold
Music Video
The video’s boxing/training montage storyline, featuring Ed as a boxer and love interest dancer, amassed 6+ billion YouTube views.
Cultural Ubiquity
The song’s inescapable presence in 2017 made it both celebrated and criticized for saturation, but its commercial success was undeniable.
Sources:
- Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/
- Spotify streaming data