The 31-year-old former One Direction singer was devastated when the major record label he had been with for nearly eight years terminated his contract. The label was afraid that Liam Payne’s music would not resonate with One Direction fans.
Insiders told the Daily Mail that the label decided to stop working with the artist due to the nature of his solo music following his huge success with the group between 2010 and 2016. “Liam wanted to make music he loved, but his label didn’t think it would attract 1D fans, so there were disagreements about how his brand should be promoted,” the source said.
Liam Payne’s bosses have claimed financial difficulties as well as negative attention towards the singer, including “memes and jokes” that have gone viral online, are to blame. The insider continued: “The entire music industry is cutting costs and restructuring to cut costs, so Universal quietly decided to let Liam go and invest in other artists. He didn’t need the money because he was rich but yeah, it was holding him back because he was with the other guys in the band.” “He was under constant pressure to compete.”
Last week, reports emerged that Liam Payne’s music career was on a downward spiral towards tragedy. “Liam’s advance was too large and he did not pay it back. An insider said that out of all the One Direction members, Liam is on the wrong track musically.
The artist’s second album was postponed after her last solo single, Teardrops, which dealt with issues in her personal life, did not chart when it was released in March. His previous solo singles and collaborations also did not fare well following his departure from One Direction.
Following Liam’s death, the record company released a statement on social media. “We are devastated by the tragic death of Liam Payne. His legacy will live on through his music and the countless fans he inspired and adored him. We extend our deepest condolences to Liam’s family and loved ones,” the post said.
Last month, Liam Payne also left his long-time PR manager. “It seems like the entire music career that Liam has built since he started his solo career eight years ago is falling apart and he has very little left in him. He must be completely devastated,” the source said.
Let us remind you that Liam Payne’s death was learned on the night of October 17th. The musician fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.
Source: People Talk
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