A former One Direction member who carved out a solo lane with hits like "Strip That Down."
For a quick sense of his solo style, try "Strip That Down" or "Heart Meet Break."
Payne's solo work, like "Strip That Down," shows a shift toward a more adult, R&B-tinged pop sound after the boy-band years. He's been open about personal struggles, which adds a layer of realness to songs like "Heart Meet Break." The collaboration with Rita Ora on "For You" also helped cement his place as a solo artist with international reach.
He started with an X Factor audition in 2010 that led to One Direction. After the band's hiatus in 2016, he released solo singles and his debut album LP1 in 2019.
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