Liam Payne signs to Republic in North America, new music "coming soon"
Former One Direction member Liam Payne (above, centre left) has penned a record deal with Republic for North America.
Payne's already got a UK deal inked with Capitol, although we're yet to hear any of his official solo music.
Speaking about the signing, Payne's manager Simon Oliveira says: “With Republic’s track record of launching powerhouse talent in the US including superstars like Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Lorde, and countless others, I am more than confident we have assembled the best possible team alongside Capitol’s UK label to launch and shepherd Liam’s solo career.”
Payne joins former bandmates Niall Horan, Harry Styles, and Zayn Malik in going it alone. Louis Tomlinson is the only (former) member yet to venture out on his own.
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