÷ (pronounced "Divide") is the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released in 2017. The record blends acoustic pop with influences from folk, hip-hop and Irish music, drawing on personal themes such as family, love and his background. Well-known singles are "Shape of You", "Castle on the Hill", "Galway Girl" and "Perfect". The album became one of the best-selling records worldwide of that year.