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Ed Sheeran to launch record label

Ed Sheeran has revealed plans to launch his own record label.

The singer-songwriter told The Sun that the venture will be an imprint of major label Warner.

The 'x' hitmaker said: "The door has now been opened. I've set up the label and I'm going to start signing people. It'll be an imprint that goes through Warner. But I'll get the rights back in about ten years.

"I've got my first signing in mind. I'm looking at people like me, who came through the singer-songwriter scene."

The Brit added that he feels lucky to be in a position of influence and power, saying:

"There are people on that scene who make me look terrible by just being so good. They haven't got the right platform. I have a tour and Twitter, so I can put them in front of my fans instantly.

"I can sit down with heads of radio stations and ask whether they'll play it on the radio. I'm in a really fortunate position to be able to break acts."

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