In his social media post, US singer and songwriter Sam Pounds expressed his wish that the song “eclipses the negative echoes” of the One Direction star’s passing and serves as a “blessing” for Payne’s family.
After falling from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the 31-year-old passed away earlier this month.
According to Argentine officials, preliminary toxicology findings indicated evidence of cocaine exposure, although full reports have not yet been released to the public.
Prior to his rapid ascent to prominence as a youth, Payne had been candid about his battles with alcoholism and addiction.
Last week, Payne’s father, Geoff, took a plane to Argentina to pick up his son.
With Payne contributing vocals, three versions of Do No Wrong—including a live mix and an a cappella—will be made available.
Pounds shared the black-and-white artwork for the song on social media, which depicted a winged angel ascending toward a broken heart.
Pounds posted a little video of the two of them recording in the studio together after learning of Payne’s passing, writing, “I can’t believe you are gone.
