New Single Featuring Liam Payne Postponed

Collaborator Sam Pounds Makes Announcement After Singer’s Tragic Death

PARIS: The new single featuring Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who died earlier this month after falling from his Buenos Aires hotel room, will be postponed, his collaborator wrote on X yesterday.

Release Date Pushed Back Due to Mourning Period

US singer and songwriter Sam Pounds had earlier said on social media that the track, “Do No Wrong”, would be released on Friday as a “blessing to the world”.

However, later on Tuesday, he said the release would be postponed.

“Even though we all love the song it’s not the time yet,” he wrote in a post on X.

“We are all still mourning the passing of Liam and I want the family to mourn in peace and in prayer. We will all wait.”

Support for the Late Singer’s Family

Previously, Pounds had posted on social media saying he hoped the song “eclipses the negative echoes”, alongside black and white artwork for the single featuring a winged angel rising upwards towards a broken heart.

“I pray supernatural positive healing power will embrace each and every one of you,” Pounds added.

Liam Payne’s Tragic Death and Struggles with Substance Abuse

Payne was found dead on Oct 16 after falling from the balcony of his third-floor room at the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentinian capital.

His death, aged 31, prompted a global outpouring of grief and condolences from family, former bandmates, fans and others.

Hotel staff had called emergency services twice to report a guest “overwhelmed by drugs and alcohol” who was “destroying” a hotel room.

Payne had spoken publicly about struggles with substance abuse and coping with fame from an early age.

Upcoming Release of “Do No Wrong” and Final Solo Work

The musician had collaborated on “Do No Wrong” with North Carolina singer Pounds prior to his death, with three versions set for release, including a live mix and an a cappella single.

Payne’s last solo work, a single called “Teardrops,” was released in March, with a second album teased at the time.

Conclusion

The postponement of the new single featuring Liam Payne is a testament to the respect and sensitivity shown by his collaborators and fans amidst his untimely passing.

Mourners will be given time to grieve and reflect on the life and music of the talented artist.

FAQs

Q: Why was the release of the new single featuring Liam Payne postponed?

A: The release was postponed due to the mourning period following the singer’s death.

Q: What was the reaction of Liam Payne’s collaborator, Sam Pounds?

A: Sam Pounds posted on X, stating that the song is not yet ready to be released, allowing the family to mourn in peace and prayer.

Q: What was the cause of Liam Payne’s death?

A: Liam Payne died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, reportedly due to an overdose of drugs and alcohol.

Q: What was Liam Payne’s last single before his death?

A: Liam Payne’s last single, “Teardrops,” was released in March 2024.

Q: Is there any new information on a potential second album by Liam Payne?

A: There has been no official announcement on a new album, but fans speculate that one may be released in the future.