In an electrifying return to the music scene, Liam Payne unveiled his highly anticipated single this week, titled “Teardrops”, marking a significant musical comeback, making this his first solo single in three years. The track, released via Republic Records, channels the infectious energy of late ’90s and early ’00s pop, delivering an instant anthem that resonates with the theme of first heartbreak within a relationship. This acts as the follow-up to the acoustic version of his 2021 single “Sunshine” from the film Ron’s Gone Wrong.
Written by Daniel Bryer, Jamie Scott, JC Chasez (from *NSYNC), Liam Payne, and Mike Needle, while it has been produced by Jamie Scott, Daniel Bryer, Martin Hannah, “Teardrops” is a heartfelt pop track that really showcases Payne’s new direction with his music. The three years off have been good for him, allowing him to find his sound, his voice, and his emotional integrity which is set to effortlessly connect with his listeners. His falsetto is perfection as well as his ability to convey a meaningful narrative, right before the awesome harmonic chorus kicks in that sees him wrap his gorgeous voice around backing vocals giving a powerful addictive hook that is set to make an impact.
Payne opens up about the inspiration behind the track, “‘Teardrops’ is about the vulnerability of heartbreak and the challenge of overcoming those moments. This song marks the start of a new beginning, there’s lots more to come in 2024.”
Having dedicated the past year to honing his craft in the studio, Payne, alongside long-time collaborator Jamie Scott, reflects on the process as a year-long journey of self-discovery. With promises of more music and exciting announcements on the horizon, 2024 is shaping up to be a monumental year for the multi-platinum-selling artist.
Payne’s solo career has been nothing short of remarkable, with over 23 million singles and three million albums sold since his One Direction days. His debut solo album, “LP1”, released in December 2019, boasted viral hits like “Strip That Down”, “Polaroid”, and “Familiar”. Following the success of his last single, “Sunshine”, in 2021, Payne’s music continues to captivate audiences, accumulating over 5 billion streams.
As fans eagerly await the next chapters in Payne’s musical journey, “Teardrops” stands as a testament to his enduring artistry and the promise of even greater things to come in the year ahead. We’re excited about his new direction in music and where it’s bound to take him in 2024 and beyond.
“Teardrops”, by Liam Payne, is available to download and stream, right now, across all platforms, via Hampton Records Limited, under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations Limited.
