Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix Finally Release "Repeat It" After 12-Year Journey

Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix have finally shared "Repeat It," the product of a creative partnership that began over a decade ago.

The 35-year-old British singer and the 30-year-old Dutch DJ unveiled the track to mark Garrix's birthday on May 14, bringing to completion a project that has been in the works since they first began collaborating 12 years prior. The pair only recently finished the song after years of it remaining in development.

In a statement, Garrix expressed his excitement about the milestone. "To be announcing and releasing this single around my 30th birthday feels incredibly special.. honestly the best gift I could've wished for," he said. "We actually started this song 12 years ago in Nashville, and for the longest time I genuinely thought it would never be an official release. So to finally be here now feels really surreal, and I couldn't be more excited for people to hear the new version."

He continued, highlighting the bond formed through their work together: "Working with Ed has been so much fun. He's an incredible human, artist but also one of my dear friends from the industry. We've shared so many cool memories over the years. I'm really proud that we finally get to release this together, this song means a lot to both of us!"

Sheeran also reflected on the journey, explaining how the collaboration came about. "Me and Martin made Repeat It 12 years ago after we made friends on a night out in Amsterdam," he shared. "He turns 30 today, and is putting out his debut album this year, so seemed like a better time than any to finally do it. I'd say every day fans leave comments under my posts asking where it is, so this one is for you guys. Happy Birthday Martin, and happy Repeat It day for everyone else. Enjoy the video, its clips from both our lives over the last 12 years."

The release arrives as Garrix gears up to debut his first full-length album this year, making the timing particularly significant for both artists.