Ed Sheeran is dropping a new album in October

Ed Sheeran has announced his fourth studio album, saying it is the best work that he has done.

The British singer-songwriter confirmed that the album "=" (pronounced "equals") will be unveiled on October 29 -- four years after he began recording it.

CNN reports the record features 14 songs, including the lead single "Bad Habits," which became Sheeran's 10th UK number one hit when it was released in July this year.

With "=," Sheeran continues the tradition of naming his albums after mathematical symbols.

His 2011 debut "+," 2014 follow-up "x" and 2017's "÷" all topped the UK album charts.

"x" and "÷" also topped the Billboard 200 chart.

[Source: CNN]