Liam Payne's First Posthumous Song 'Do No Wrong' No Longer Being Released This Week, Producer Releases Statement
Producer Sam Pounds has postponed the release of what would have been Liam Payne‘s first posthumous single.
On Tuesday (October 29), the producer took to social media to announce plans to drop a song called “Do No Harm,” which featured Liam‘s vocals. It was scheduled to arrive on Friday, just a few weeks after the One Direction singer tragically passed away at the age of 31.
In a statement shared on social media, Sam explained the decision and opened up about when fans might be able to hear the song.
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“Today I’m deciding to hold ‘ Do No Wrong’ and leave those liberties up to all family members,” Sam wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I want all proceeds go to a charity of their choosing (or however they desire).”
He continued, writing, “Even though we all love the song it’s not the time yet. We are all still morning the passing of Liam and I want the family to morn in peace and in prayer. We will all wait.”
Sam shared a preview of the song on Instagram in the days after Liam‘s tragic passing, noting that the singer also wanted to work with Chris Brown.
“I pray that this will be a blessing to the world like Liam has always dreamed. I pray angels will comfort you all everyday while listening. I pray that this song will be a blessing to Ruth, Bear, and the entire family,” Sam wrote in a statement shared by USA Today. “I pray that this song eclipses the negative echoes.”
An investigation into Liam‘s passing is ongoing. We got a big update about it last week.
Today I’m deciding to hold “ Do No Wrong” and leave those liberties up to all family members. I want all proceeds go to a charity of their choosing (or however they desire). Even though we all love the song it’s not the time yet. We are all still morning the passing of Liam and I…
— Sam Pounds (@iamsampounds) October 29, 2024