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Ed Sheeran Confirms Unreleased Justin Bieber Duet Version of ‘Camera’ Exists

The track landed on his September 12 album Play after plans for a Bieber duet stalled during earlier album cycles.

Overview

  • Sheeran told SiriusXM he originally wrote “Camera” for =, then cut a full duet with Justin Bieber for Justice that was never released.
  • He said a recorded version with Bieber “exists in the ether,” calling it “pretty cool” but noting it did not materialize for release.
  • Sheeran explained the song reflects on memories feeling more special when they are not filmed, citing formative personal moments.
  • “Camera” appears on Play, released September 12, as Sheeran maps out a series of albums and says Rewind is nearly finished with a release expected within 18 months.
  • Sheeran has announced a UK and European winter arena tour, while Bieber recently issued Swag and Swag II and is set to headline Coachella next April.