Liam Payne’s tragic demise on the age of 31 on Wednesday (Oct. 16) has supplied the pop world a sorrowful alternative to replicate on his legacy as a member of One Route and as a solo artist. Payne helped 1D conquer the world as an integral a part of the five-piece pop group, then moved on recording on his personal together with his debut single, “Strip That Down” that includes Quavo, which turned a high 10 hit on the Billboard Sizzling 100 in 2017.
Much less clear, nevertheless, is the standing of Payne’s unreleased solo materials — and whether or not a follow-up to his debut album, 2019’s LP1, was accomplished upon his passing.
Following One Route’s remaining studio album, 2015’s Made In The A.M., Payne signed a solo take care of Republic Information in 2016, and “Strip That Down” streaked to a No. 10 peak on the Sizzling 100 upon its Might 2017 launch. Payne’s debut solo album, LP1, arrived by means of Republic in December 2019 and featured a wide selection of collaborators, together with Zedd, J Balvin, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Rita Ora.
This March, Payne launched “Teardrops,” a quick rhythmic pop observe with a booming refrain that allowed the singer to showcase his falsetto. “Teardrops” — which was co-written with Jamie Scott and *NSYNC star JC Chasez — marked Payne’s first single since 2021’s “Sunshine,” which he contributed to the soundtrack for the animated movie Ron’s Gone Unsuitable.
“‘Teardrops’ is concerning the vulnerability of heartbreak and the problem of overcoming these moments,” Payne mentioned in a press assertion upon the brand new single’s launch. He added that the observe was “the beginning of a brand new starting,” with extra music deliberate for 2024.
Previous to the discharge of “Teardrops,” Payne had spent prolonged time within the studio with Scott, the British songwriter-producer who had contributed to One Route smashes like “Story of My Life,” “Night time Modifications” and “Drag Me Down,” and co-written hits like “Chilly Water” by Main Lazer and “This City” by Payne’s 1D band mate Niall Horan. In a press launch, Payne had described working with longtime collaborator Scott on new music as a “year-long technique of self-reflection.”
“Teardrops” has earned 3 million official U.S. streams to this point, based on Luminate, however didn’t chart on the Sizzling 100. Outdoors of an acoustic model of “Teardrops” launched later in March, no different materials from Payne had been launched in 2024, and an official follow-up to LP1 had but to be introduced.
Reps for Republic Information didn’t reply to requests for remark concerning the standing of Payne’s unreleased music, though the label did launch a press release on Thursday morning (Oct. 17) honoring the singer: “We’re deeply saddened and devastated by the tragic passing of Liam Payne, a unprecedented artist whose music touched hundreds of thousands. His legacy will reside on by means of the timeless work he created, and he’ll without end be remembered as an icon of his era. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household, buddies, and followers throughout this tough time.”
In the meantime, followers have flooded the feedback of Payne’s official YouTube movies with remembrances and appreciations. “Liam Payne, You might have put smiles throughout billions of followers,” reads the highest-rated touch upon the clip for the “Teardrops” acoustic model. “I hope you relaxation in peace.”
