Liam Payne, the former One Direction star who tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 31, reportedly left behind two complete albums. According to sources, the unreleased music is some of Payne's most personal work and was created during a period of sobriety.

Payne's first unreleased album was recorded in Camden, North London, with Jamie Scott, a renowned producer known for co-writing One Direction's hit song "Night Changes". The second album was created during the summer of 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida, and Sweden. This period was a transformative one for Payne, as he had relocated to the U.S. with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, and was focused on living a clean life and dedicating himself to music. Sources say that Payne spent four months living clean, working out, and focusing on music during this time. A friend of Payne's stated that he was really looking after himself and had turned a corner.

While both albums remain unreleased, there are ongoing discussions about releasing some tracks to coincide with Payne's Netflix show, "Building The Band". However, any release would require formal approval from his family. Payne's family, including his father Geoff and sisters Ruth and Nicola, have expressed support for the series, which offers an intimate look at his life and career in the months leading up to his death. His episodes are set to release next week. Nicola Payne shared that watching the series has given her a way to feel close to him.

The decision to release the music is a sensitive one, and no one wants to be seen doing the wrong thing. Payne's death was ruled as an accidental fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He reportedly did not leave a will.