Following the announcement that Liam Payne the first posthumous song will be released on Fridayproducer Sam Pounds has announced he will delay the late singer and former One Direction member’s single, leaving the decision “up to everyone in the family”.

Pounds had announced the release of “Do No Wrong”, scheduled for November 1, less than three weeks after Payne’s death. falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

In a post he has since deleted about the single, he wrote: “I pray this will be a blessing to the world like Liam always dreamed of.” I pray that the angels comfort you daily as you listen. I pray that this song will be a blessing to Ruth, Bear and the entire family. I pray that this song will eclipse the negative echoes. I pray that the supernatural positive healing power embraces each and every one of you… With love, let us all be blessed.

Today the decision has been reversed.

“I want all proceeds to be donated (sic) to a charity of (the family’s) choice (or however they wish),” he said in a new post. “As much as we all love this song, it’s not time yet. We are all still mourning the passing of Liam and I wish the family to mourn (sic) in peace and prayer. We will all wait.

Payne died on October 16, aged 31.

Local authorities determined that Payne cause of death be multiple traumatic injuries sustained as a result of the fall. A toxicology report showed that several drugs, including pink cocainewere in Payne’s system at the time of his fatal fall.

Payne’s death sparked discussions about protecting young artists, since Payne was 14 when he first auditioned for the X Factor, and 16 when he became a member of One Direction. A petition has been launched since his death, calling for a new law to safeguard the mental wellbeing of artists in the industry.

Installed on the Change.org websitethe petition has exceeded more than 120,000 signatures.

“The entertainment industry must be held responsible and accountable for the well-being of its artists,” wrote Day Kv, who initiated the petition.

“We seek to implore lawmakers to create legislation protecting the mental health of artists within the industry (along with) regular mental health checks, adequate rest periods, and the presence of mental health professionals on site. plateau, including any ongoing support during their career.”