Liam Payne working with grime producer as he distances himself from 1D
Boyband pin-up is embracing his love of edgier sounds as he leaves cheesy ballads in the past
ONE Direction fans need to brace themselves for LIAM PAYNE’s solo material, because it may have a very unexpected sound.
The artist otherwise known as Big Payno has swapped the 1D pop factory for the world of grime music.
I’ve learnt that Liam has been in mammoth late-night recording sessions with garage producer KRUNCHIE.
Liam’s new collaborator, real name Anthony Bamgboye, has previously helped craft explicit hardcore rap tracks with MOBO winners STORMZY and KREPT AND KONAN alongside producing partner ZDot.
He’s also worked his magic on songs by RITA ORA, JESS GLYNNE and TIMBALAND.
A source said: “Liam wants to make it clear that he’s not just about cheesy ballads. He’s a serious musician with many different strengths.
“Krunchie has inspired Liam by teaching him more about a new area of music and hopes one of their tracks will be his debut solo single.”
But Directioners can breathe a sigh of relief, as I’m assured this is just one of many new styles Liam is exploring.
A friend said: “Liam has always supported up and coming UK talent but he isn’t going down the grime route with the album.
“He’s got sessions booked in with all the top producers in the US over the next few months.”
Liam has shown off his love of hip hop before.
He released a snippet of his own rap track on Instagram in January and his vocals appeared on a leaked WIZ KHALIFA and JUICY J track in April.
And to think ZAYN MALIK thought he was the edgy one.
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