Shape of you is a song by english singer-songwriter ed sheeran. It was released on 6 january 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album (2017), along with castle on the hill. The dancehall-infused pop song was written by ed sheeran, steve mac and johnny mcdaid. Due to its interpolation of no scrubs by tlc, kandi burruss, tameka tiny cottle, and kevin shekspere briggs are also credited as writers.The song was produced by sheeran and mac.