First Time (EP) explained

First Time
Type:EP
Artist:Liam Payne
Cover:Liam Payne First Time.png
Length:12:33
Label:Capitol
Next Title:LP1
Next Year:2019

First Time is the debut extended play by English singer Liam Payne. Primarily produced by Di Genius, Burns, Jason Gill, Steve Fitzmaurice, Cutfather, MdL and Sly, it was released on 24 August 2018 by Capitol Records. Its title track, which features a guest appearance from American hip hop recording artist French Montana, was released on the same day as its lead single.[1]

Background

In May 2017, Payne revealed that he had begun working on his first studio album.[2] He was working with Ed Sheeran with an expected release date in January 2018,[3] before it was pushed to 14 September 2018.[4] However, on 16 August 2018, Payne announced that he was delaying the release of his debut studio album and decided to put out an EP instead.[5] He also announced the release date of the EP.[5] He posted a message on his social media, saying:

The EP contains four tracks, "Home with You", "Depend On It", "Slow" and the EP's lead single, "First Time".[6]

Critical reception

First Time was met with positive reviews from music critics. Chloe Gilke of Uproxx stated that the opening track "First Time", was Payne's "best iteration of club pop to date," feeling that "it could be a cut off Drake's Scorpion.[7] She also described "Depend On It" as a "lovely and heartbreaking ballad." However, she was critical on "Home with You" calling it "a bit of a snooze."[7] Patrick Hosken of MTV noted that the EP "is primarily a showcase for Payne's voice."

Chart performance

First Time was not eligible for the album charts in the UK and the songs from the EP failed to chart on the UK Singles Chart.[8] However, the lead single peaked at number 68 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart.[9] The EP peaked at number 12 on the US Digital Albums chart and number two on the US Heatseekers Albums chart.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
Various24 August 2018Capitol[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nied. Mike. 17 August 2018. Liam Payne Announces Debut EP 'First Time' & The French Montana-Assisted Lead Single. Idolator. 24 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Liam Payne Talks 'Strip That Down' & Teases 'Eclectic' Upcoming Solo Album. Nicole Mastrogiannis. WFLZ-FM. 19 May 2017. 27 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Liam Payne reveals solo album release date and what we can expect. Hits Radio. 20 October 2017. 27 March 2024.
  4. Liam Payne Reveals September Album Release Date, Hints at One Direction Reunion: Watch. Billboard. Weatherby. Taylor. 15 May 2018. 27 March 2024.
  5. Liam Payne Announces Debut EP 'First Time'. Billboard. August 17, 2018. August 30, 2018.
  6. Web site: Liam Payne Announces He Will Release a Brand New EP, First Time, on August 24. Universal Music Canada. https://web.archive.org/web/20220626023446/https://www.umusic.ca/press-releases/liam-payne-announces-will-release-brand-new-ep-first-time-august-24/. 26 June 2022. 17 August 2018. 27 March 2024.
  7. Web site: Liam Payne's First Solo EP Proves How Much He Has To Give, Even If He's Moving Slow. Uproxx. Chloe Gilke. 29 August 2018. 27 March 2024.
  8. Web site: Liam Payne's new single has tanked. NME. 31 August 2018. 27 March 2024.
  9. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. 27 March 2024.
  10. Web site: First Time - EP / Liam Payne TIDAL. Tidal. 24 August 2018.
  11. Liam Payne Chart History: Digital Albums. Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20191018071849/https://www.billboard.com/music/Liam-Payne/chart-history/digital-albums. 18 October 2019. 27 March 2024.
  12. Liam Payne's Debut Solo EP 'First Time' Has Arrived: Stream It Now. Billboard. 24 August 2018. 27 March 2024.

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