Ed Sheeran's Desire for Jay-Z Collaboration.

Ed Sheeran revealed in a Rolling Stone interview that he had wanted Jay-Z to feature on his hit song "Shape of You," but the rapper declined, saying the song didn't need a rap verse. Sheeran also discussed his dislike of music critics, his plans to slow down touring when his kids are in school, and his belief that music genres are becoming less relevant. He has finished songs for an animated musical he's been working on with Netflix and is unsure how he'll release music going forward after fulfilling his record contract with Warner.