Liam Payne had much more to share with the world before his tragic demsie. In the months leading up to his untimely demise last October in Buenos Aires, the singer quietly completed two full-length albums , music that may never be heard unless his family decides to release it.
The news comes as Netflix recently premiered ‘Building The Band’, a series featuring Liam, which he began filming shortly before he passed away.
Two deeply personal albums were recorded during sobriety:According to The Daily Mail, Liam’s final works are believed to be some of his most personal yet, written and recorded during a period of sobriety in 2024. A source close to the late star revealed that the albums captured his most reflective songwriting to date.
The first album was developed in Camden, North London, with producer Jamie Scott, best known for co-writing One Direction’s hit ‘Night Changes’. The second was recorded over the summer while Liam was living between Palm Beach, Florida, and Sweden, alongside his girlfriend Kate Cassidy.
"He was really looking after himself," said Liam’s longtime friend Roger Nores. "He had turned a corner."
During this time, Liam reportedly stayed off alcohol and drugs, keeping busy with daily workouts and long hours in the studio.
A family decision on releasing his musicThough nothing has been officially announced, there are talks of releasing some tracks alongside future episodes of ‘Building The Band’.
Any final decision, however, rests with Liam’s family, who have been closely involved in preserving his legacy.
Liam’s father Geoff and sisters Ruth and Nicola gave their support to the series. In a heartfelt message online, Nicola wrote, "Watching this over the past few months has given me a way to feel close to you."
Ongoing investigations and his son’s futureMeanwhile, the investigation into Liam’s death continues. Two Argentine men, Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra, are being held ahead of trial on charges of supplying Liam with cocaine. Both deny any wrongdoing, claiming the drugs were shared by choice.
Liam passed away without a will, meaning his £24.3 million estate will go to his 8-year-old son Bear, with Bear’s mother Cheryl Tweedy named as one of the estate’s executors.