Lay It All on Me (song)

This article is about the 2015 song featuring Ed Sheeran. For other songs, see Lay It All on Me.

"Lay It All on Me" is a song by British drum and bass band Rudimental, featuring guest vocals from English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran. The song was released as a single for Rudimental's second album, We the Generation (2015). On 24 September 2015, the band debuted the song on BBC Radio 1. It became available on streaming and downloading services the following day.^[1]

"Lay It All on Me"
Single by Rudimental featuring Ed Sheeran
from the album We the Generation and x (Wembley Edition)
Released	25 September 2015
Recorded	2015
Genre	Deep house soul
Length	4:02
Label	Asylum Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Amir Izadkhah Piers Aggett Kesi Dryden James Newman Edward Sheeran Gavin Slate Leon "DJ Locksmith" Rolle Adam Eaglefield Lasse Petersen Maxwell McElligott Jonny "Ghostwriter" Harris Jacob Manson James Luke Wood
Producer(s)	Rudimental Ben "Freeze" Humphreys Mike Spencer
Rudimental singles chronology
"Rumour Mill" (2015) "Lay It All on Me" (2015) "Common Emotion" (2016)
Ed Sheeran singles chronology
"Photograph" (2015) "Lay It All on Me" (2015) "Castle on the Hill"" (2017)

Background

Prior to "Lay It All on Me", Rudimental had previously collaborated with Sheeran, co-writing the song "Bloodstream" which appeared on the latter's 2014 album, x. The track was re-worked and released as the fourth single from x as well as the lead single from We the Generation.

The idea for "Lay It All on Me" was already in concept prior to Rudimental touring with Sheeran, providing opening support for the latter's American leg of his x tour. While on the tour bus, Rudimental played the song for Sheeran. According to Rudimental, Sheeran liked it and they ended up completing the song while in London.^[2]

The song is "about sticking together and brotherhood".^[2] Writing the song, Rudimental's inspiration was evoked by the fact of being away from home and family. The electronic track has a "pulsating" beat.^[2]

The official remix was released on 14 December 2015 featuring additional verses from Big Sean and Vic Mensa with a slightly different instrumental beat.

Chart performance

On the chart dated 17 October 2015, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 96, becoming Rudimental's first charting entry in the US, eventually peaking at number 48. The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 16, giving Rudimental their eighth top 40. The following week, it reached a new peak of number 15. So far it has peaked at number 12.^[3]

Music video

The official music video was uploaded to Rudimental's YouTube channel on 6 November 2015.^[4]

Credits and personnel

Rudimental^[5]

• Amir Amor – guitar, backing vocals, programming
• Kesi Dryden - bass guitar, strings, backing vocals
• Leon "Locksmith" Rolle - keyboards, percussion, backing vocals, producer
• Piers Aggett - piano, synthesizers, backing vocals, producer

Session musicians/songwriters

• Ed Sheeran – lead vocals
• Mark Crown – trumpet
• Anne-Marie – backing vocals
• Raphaella – backing vocals
• Ben "Freeze" Humphreys – producer
• Mike Spencer – producer, programming

Production

• Stuart Hawkes – engineer
• Wez Clarke – mix engineer, programmer
• Mark "Spike" Stent - mix engineer

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2015–2016) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[6] 7 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[7] 23 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8] 47 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[9] 24 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 29 Canada AC (Billboard)[11] 13 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 22 Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[13] 10 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[14] 33 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[15] 9 Denmark (Tracklisten)[16] 26 Euro Digital Songs (Billboard)[17] 11 Germany (GfK)[18] 31 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[19] 10 Hungary (Single Top 40)[20] 24 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[21] 12 Ireland (IRMA)[22] 5 Italy (FIMI)[23] 17 Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[24] 2 Mexico (Billboard Ingles Airplay)[25] 15 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26] 43 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[27] 5 Norway (VG-lista)[28] 38 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[29] 20 Portugal (AFP)[30] 18 Scotland (OCC)[31] 7 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[32] 21 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[33] 11 Slovenia (SloTop50)[34] 11 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[35] 17 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[36] 26 UK Singles (OCC)[37] 12 US Billboard Hot 100[38] 48 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[39] 24 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[40] 11 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[41] 38 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[42] 13 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[43] 17

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position Australia (ARIA)[44] 77 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[45] 85 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[46] 58 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[47] 93 Chart (2016) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[48] 52 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[49] 75 Italy (FIMI)[50] 92 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/sales Australia (ARIA)[51] 2× Platinum 140,000‡ Canada (Music Canada)[52] 2× Platinum 160,000‡ Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[53] Platinum 90,000‡ Germany (BVMI)[54] Gold 200,000‡ Italy (FIMI)[55] 2× Platinum 100,000‡ New Zealand (RMNZ)[56] 3× Platinum 90,000‡ Poland (ZPAV)[57] Gold 25,000‡ United Kingdom (BPI)[58] Platinum 600,000‡ United States (RIAA)[59] Platinum 1,000,000‡ ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.