Perrie Edwards: Going solo after Little Mix was ‘so scary’

Perrie’s debut, Forget About Us, which she co-wrote with Ed Sheeran, marked her return to music.

The track reached the top 10 in the UK Official Charts and Perrie says she’s “just so pleased by the response and the reception it’s had”.

“Now that’s out and everyone’s had a little vibe of Perrie and what my solo journey’s going to be like,” she says.

But Tears, which she describes as a “70s kind of funky, feel good” song, is “so different”, she says.

Speaking to presenters Vick Hope, Jamie Laing and Katie Thistleton, Perrie says Tears has influenced the rest of the tracks on her upcoming album.

“I’ve had so much fun experimenting with different genres and sounds.

“It all kind of ties together nicely on the album.”

While she says she’s “so proud” of her solo music, releasing music without her bandmates has been “wild”, she tells Radio 1.

“I like to spiral,” she says. “I overthink overthinking.

“It’s like when you post on Instagram – there’s no going back.”

Perrie has confirmed her debut solo album is in the works but is yet to confirm a release date.