The A Team is a song by British singer\u002Fsongwriter Ed Sheeran from his upcoming debut studio album +.It was released as a digital single on 1 May 2011 as a Digital download in the United Kingdom. The song was written after Sheeran played a last minute gig at an event for the homeless. The chorus of The A Team is also the chorus for the song Little Lady by Ed Sheeran and featuring Mikill Pane. Edward Ed Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is a British singer\u002Fsongwriter who is currently signed under record label Atlantic Records. Sheeran broke through commercially in June 2011, when his debut single The A Team debuted at number 3 on the UK chart.