NEW YORK, NY (August 17, 2018) — Multiplatinum global superstar Liam Payne will release brand new EP, First Time [Republic Records] on Friday, August 24th.

The lead single and title track, “First Time”, features acclaimed hip-hop artist French Montana.

Regarding the release, Payne says: “As you may know, the last few months have seen some big changes for me... I looked at some of the songs on my album which were done a while ago and they felt from another age. I’m determined for my debut album to truly represent me.

"I’m now back in the studio working hard to finalize the final few new songs on the record - I’m genuinely excited about the music I’m writing and recording and I can’t wait for it to be ready for you all, watch this space. In the meantime, this EP is a collection of songs that I’m really proud of and want you all to hear... tell me what you think. As always, thanks for your support - it means the world to me.”

With over 2 billion streams and a triple-platinum certification for the breakout solo single “Strip That Down” [feat. Quavo], Liam Payne has emerged as a pop powerhouse in his own right. “Strip That Down” notably tallied worldwide sales of 10 million-plus in addition to standing out as “one of the biggest-selling singles of 2017” and “the biggest-selling solo single from any current member of One Direction”.

He garnered a Teen Choice Award for “Familiar” [feat. J Balvin] and joined forces with Rita Ora on “For You” from the chart-topping Official Soundtrack for Fifty Shades Freed.