Meet Sam Pounds: Musician Who Collaborated With Liam Payne Before His Death

Sam Pounds to Release First Posthumous Single for Late Friend Liam Payne, "Do No Wrong"

Producer Sam Pounds, known for collaborations with stars like Jamie Foxx and Wiz Khalifa, is preparing to release Do No Wrong, the first posthumous single from his late friend and collaborator, Liam Payne. This release follows Liam’s tragic passing on October 16, 2024.

Sam Pounds’ Early Musical Journey Sam’s passion for music started in childhood, inspired by the songs he heard in church. His talent blossomed as he joined a Gospel choir as a teenager, where he played drums and keyboard. Later, he attended Barton College in North Carolina before moving to Los Angeles in 2019 to pursue music professionally.

Performing at venues like the Black Rabbit Rose Magic Theatre and Drake’s club, Delilah, Sam soon caught the attention of Hollywood icons, including Madonna and Wiz Khalifa. His career advanced with a collaboration with Jamie Foxx on the film Back In Action, which led to his introduction to Virgin Music executives. In 2023, Sam released his debut album, Don’t Forget Where You Came From, expanding his reach to a new audience.

Remembering Liam Payne Liam Payne, who rose to fame with One Direction, won global admiration with hits like Night Changes, What Makes You Beautiful, and Best Song Ever. Sadly, he passed away on October 16, 2024, following an accidental fall in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Liam’s former bandmates and fans worldwide mourned the loss, sharing tributes honoring his joyful spirit and talent.

Sam also shared a heartfelt message, describing Liam as a joyful, funny, and talented person who meant a lot to him. Their bond was close, though kept mostly private.

A Song for Healing Shortly before Liam’s passing, he and Sam collaborated on the track Do No Wrong, which is set for release on November 1, 2024. Sam also plans to release a live mix and an a cappella version of the song, hoping it will provide comfort to listeners and honor Liam’s memory.

On social media, Sam expressed his hope that the song would bring peace and positive energy to listeners, as Liam had envisioned. He shared his wish that the song would be a blessing, bringing comfort to Liam’s loved ones, including Ruth, Bear, and his entire family.

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