Watch Ed Sheeran's Acoustic Cover of Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty"
Ed Sheeran has charmed the pants off pop fans and critics around the world with his tender, swoon-worthy singer-songwriter ways. Which makes his latest live performance all the more fascinating.
For a stop inside BBC's BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, Ole Sheerio gave an acoustic rework of Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty"—a raunchy, pop-rap anthem that initially divided the public on its release nearly 13 years ago before becoming one of the diva's signature singles. Over peppy piano, acoustic guitar and minimal percussion, Ed brings his signature raspy yelps and croons to create a performance that feels intimate, but feel-good enough to get everyone dancing.
Ed even tries out Redman's rap (and more or less nails it) and an Aguilerian belt (which came out a little weak, sorry) to deliver one of the most memorable Live Lounge covers in recent memory.
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