Music producer Sam Pounds, who collaborated on Liam Payne’s Song for his final single, has opted to delay the release, just days after initially announcing it.
The single, titled “Do No Wrong,” was scheduled for release this Friday but will remain unreleased until Payne’s family decides if or when it should be made public. Pounds, renowned for his work with artists such as Jamie Foxx and Wiz Khalifa, shared on X,
“Today I’m deciding to hold Liam Payne’s Song ‘Do No Wrong’ and leave those liberties up to all family members. I want all proceeds to go to a charity of their choosing (or however they desire).” He expressed his deep affection for the track, acknowledging that now “is simply not the time yet,” as Payne’s loved ones continue to grieve, adding, “We will all wait.”
Initially, Pounds envisioned Liam Payne’s Song as a blessing to the world, meant to honour Payne’s legacy. However, he later removed his posts regarding its release, realizing that it might be too soon after Payne’s tragic passing. Liam Payne, who gained fame as a member of One Direction, contributed to five chart-topping albums with the band and launched his solo career with the album LP1 in 2019. His final TV project, a Netflix singing competition series titled Building the Band, is also on hold as the entertainment industry and Payne’s family process his sudden loss.
Payne is survived by his parents, Geoff and Karen, his sisters Ruth and Nicola, and his 7-year-old son, Bear.