Perrie Edwards: What we know about her debut solo album
She's finished it!
Last updated 12th Apr 2024
Fans of Perrie Edwards have been keen to learn more about the music the Little Mix singer is working on, and now she has released her debut solo song 'Forget About Us', and given us more information about her solo album.
Perrie has already revealed that she's work with Ed Sheeran and RAYE on her new music, but now she's revealed that her son Axel features on her album, both using his heartbeat, and clips of him singing when he was just one.
What has Perrie said about her solo music?
Perrie has teased her new music quite a bit over recent months, especially around her debut solo song, which was released on 12th April, however she's also teased information about her album.
Taking to Instagram in January 2024, Perrie shared a series of photos and told her fans: 'Singing my little heart out… music pending… 🎶'.
The photos show Perrie working on new music in her home studio, with the first photo showing Perrie belting out a tune into a microphone.
After sharing these pics, fans were left very excited with one writing: 'What the world needs is solo music from Perrie Edwards!', with another commenting: 'a picture says a thousand words and that first picture is a belt if i’ve ever seen one can’t WAIT'. (sic)
Since the band started their hiatus after their 'Confetti' tour in 2022, Perrie has been teasing solo music, including one post where she told her fans she was 'cooking'.
Then in November 2023, Perrie updated her fans further, revealing details of her album. Despite not revealing its name, or when it is due out, Perrie shared a video telling her fans: "Get ready as I update you on the album...
"It's finished!" Perrie exclaimed, before adding: "No, I'm joking."
The singer went on to reveal: "I think I'm in a very good place for it right now. It's been an amazing process, I've met so many incredible writers, incredible producers. People I've worked with before, new people... it's just been really fun I've love it. (It's) been a very different process I would say to being in the band."
Perrie, who was part of Little Mix for more than 10 years, admitted that going solo has brought her out of her shell. "I think it kind of has brought me out of my shell a lot," she explained. "Because I used to kind of use them as my comfort blanket in the studio. It's quite intimidating writing with amazing writers and producers in the room, if you have an idea, you're like 'what about this?!' and you feel a bit silly."
She continued: "So I have had to come out of my shell a lot, and I think going into the process, I sat down with my label and I was like look, I don't know if I want to write that much, I don't know I'm a very good writer. I've also been with the girls, so I don't know if I'm that great at it. I don't know!"
Does her son Axel feature on her songs?
Yes, he does! Perrie has told us that Axel sings on one of her songs, but she hasn't said which one. In an interview, she told us that his heartbeat is also used on a song, she said: "There's a song on my album that the beat of the song is my little boy’s like heartbeat, like when we went to the scan."
She continued: "It was so cool, I remember being in that moment and hearing like the (sound) and I thought, no, that's unreal, that could be a song. And then fast forward to like a year and a bit in, and I was like, yeah, I'm going to do it."
In a separate interview with us, she also explained: "He sings and he talks, he’s so cute, I can't wait for everyone to hear it."
Does Perrie write her own songs?
Perrie has collaborated with others on her new songs including Ed Sheeran and RAYE, however, she has also opened up about writing saying: "As the process went on and I started kind of pushing myself a little bit more and more, I realised that I actually love to write music, which was a surprise to me."
She now has her own home studio, which her partner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain built for her, and she says it's great having the chance to: "Gain the confidence to write my own music."
Speaking about working with RAYE, she admitted they wrote a "petty song", saying: "I wrote a song with RAYE and and it was like a proper petty song. When you're in a relationship... Like me and my partner, we don't argue, but when we do, I am SO petty, I will not let it go."
She continued: "It could be the simplest thing, I'm like 'No’, like my star sign is Cancer and I'm so stubborn. The thing is, I know I'm doing it, I know I'm being stubborn, but I can't not do it. So I'm like, no, I will hold a grudge. So we wrote a song about that."
What is Perrie Edwards' solo album called?
It is not yet known for Perrie's album will be called.
When is Perrie's album out?
Perrie has not yet released details of when the album will be released, however, she has said previously, in an interview with Grazia: "My label (Columbia Records) have told me to just go with the flow and enjoy discovering what my sound is going to be. The fact there's no deadline in my life just makes me the happiest person. I feel so lucky to just be having fun."
She later told us that it would be out this year (2024), she told us: "Definitely this year because it's ready and I couldn't have it for any longer," she revealed.
"Like if they say not this year, I'll just leak it myself because I'm desperate for everyone to hear it, so hopefully towards the end of the year."
Has Perrie finished her album?
Yes, Perrie has finished her album, she told us that it will definitely be out this year, because 'it's ready'. We can't wait to hear it!
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Perrie
Release date: Unknown
Perrie has announced her album has been finished and will be out this year, however she hasn't revealed what it will be called, or the exact release date. This album will be her first solo album since Little Mix started their hiatus in 2022.
What songs are on Perrie's album?
At the moment we don't have the tracklist, but we do know that her debut solo single is called 'Forget About Us', and co-written by Ed Sheeran. The song was released on 12th April. Perrie's debut solo album also includes a song co-written by RAYE.
Take a look at Perrie Edwards through the years:
Pre-2011: Before The X Factor
Before Perrie won The X Factor alongside Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson as Little Mix, she lived in the Whiteleas area of South Shields, Tyne and Wear, not far from fellow bandmate Jade Thirlwall. Despite living near each other the pair never met before being on the show.
2011: Perrie Edwards wins The X Factor as part of Little Mix
Performing as part of Little Mix on The X Factor in 2011, Perrie was thrown into the lime light alongside Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and former member Jesy Nelson, when the girls became the first group to win the talent show.
As part of Little Mix Perrie then released six albums, all of which have reached the Top 5 in the UK. Perrie has also co-written a number of songs that the girls have released, including Number 1 singles 'Wings', and 'Shout Out to My Ex'.
2013: Little Mix release ’Salute’
Little Mix release their second studio album, 'Salute', which was mostly co-written by the group as they wanted to be more involved. 'Salute' reached Number 4 in the UK and was certified Platinum.
2015: Little Mix get their second UK Number 1
Little Mix released the lead single from their third studio album 'Get Weird'. 'Black Magic' became the girl's second Number 1 song in the UK and was also nominated for two BRIT Awards the following year.
2017: Perrie and Alex went Instagram official
Rumours started in 2016 that Perrie and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were dating. Then, the couple went Instagram official in January 2017, when Perrie uploaded this cute photo of Alex with their dogs at the dinner table, which was later deleted. It wasn't until February that Perrie then posted a photo of the couple kissing, with the caption, 'Him'.
2017: Little Mix won their first BRIT Award
'Shout Out to My Ex', a song co-written by Perrie won the girls their first BRIT Award in 2017. The girls took to the stage to thank their fans and the inspiration for the song with Jade saying: "Thanks lads!".
2019: Perrie released Perrie For Superga
Perrie launched a collection with Superga, speaking about it she said: "I'm really excited to be working with Superga on their new product range. It's a brand I've loved and worn for a while now, as I love the style and fit of their shoes. They're really cute and so versatile, I love them!"
2019: Little Mix appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox
Perrie along with her band mates appeared on an episode of Celebrity Googlebox. The girls sat down to watch Naked Attraction and raised a few eyebrows!
2020: Perrie became the first female ambassador for Supreme Nutrition
Supreme Nutrition and Perrie started to work together in 2020, when Perrie was announced as the first female ambassador. Supreme Nutrition sells a variety of protein, energy and wellness formulas, alongside fitness clothing, shakers and bottles.
Perrie's work with the brand followed her boyfriend Alex becoming an ambassador in May 2019.
2020: Perrie passes her driving test
Perrie's first post of 2020 was to announce that she had passed her driving test. The singer shared photos of herself with her certificate and test car, writing 'First post of 2020❗️ Beep beep huns 🚘 About time I ticked this one off the list! 😅 Coming soon to a road near you! Skkkrrrt!'
2021: Perrie announces her pregnancy and welcomes Axel
In May 2021 Perrie and boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain announced they were expecting their first baby. Sharing two photos to Instagram, the singer wrote: 'So happy to be on this wild journey with my soulmate. Me + Him = You 🌎♥️ We can't wait to meet you baby Ox!' (sic)
Then, in August 2021, Perrie announced the arrival of her baby, later announcing his name to be Axel, an anagram of his dad's first name.
2021: Perrie launches her solo project Disora
Back in December 2020 Perrie started to tease her new project. Then in October 2021, Perrie announced her first solo project Disora, a luxury fashion range. Over the following weeks, the brand and singer have revealed more details, including photos of hoodies and sweatshirts. Disora is now available online, and will ship globally.
2022: Little Mix begin their hiatus
On Saturday 14th May, Perrie joined her Little Mix girls as they performed their final show ('for now'), marking the beginning of the band's hiatus. The emotional show took place at London's O2, and was available for fans around the world to live stream. The teary concert saw Little Mix perform tracks like 'Between Us', 'No More Sad Songs' and 'Secret Love Song'.
2022: Perrie announces her engagement
After almost six years of dating, Perrie announced in June 2022 that her boyfriend Alex had proposed during a luxury holiday!
2022: Perrie launches Disora Move - The Seamless Collection
In July 2022, Perrie launched her own gym-wear collection, in the form of Disora Move - The Seamless Collection. The range includes various pieces such as gym leggings, shorts, sports bras and zip-up tops.
2023: Perrie opens up about debut solo music
In March 2023, Perrie opened up about her solo music, which she said does not have a "set timeline", telling Grazia: "My label Columbia Records have told me to just go with the flow and enjoy discovering what my sound is going to be. The fact there's no deadline in my life just makes me the happiest person. I feel so lucky to just be having fun."
Then in October 2023, Perrie shared some photos from her home recording studio saying she's been 'cooking'.
2024: Perrie releases her debut song 'Forget About Us'
After years of teases about her debut solo music, in February 2024, Perrie started to share a number of promo shots, as well as a video which featured vocals from her solo material!
The song, called 'Forget About Us' was released on 12th April, and has been co-written by Ed Sheeran.
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