First Time (EP)

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]

First Time
EP by
Liam Payne
Released24 August 2018 (2018-08-24)
Length12:33
LabelCapitol
Producer
Liam Payne chronology
First Time
(2018)		 LP1
(2019)
Singles from First Time
  1. "First Time"
    Released: 24 August 2018

Background

On 16 August 2018, Payne announced the release date of the EP.[2] He also posted a message on his social media, saying:

"As you may know, the last few months have seen some big changes for me ...I looked at some of the songs on my album which were done a while ago and they felt from another age. I'm determined for my debut album to truly represent me.

I'm now back in the studio working hard to finalise the final few new songs on the record - I'm genuinely excited about the music I'm writing and recording and I can't wait for it to be ready for you all.

In the meantime, this EP is a collection of songs that I'm really proud of and want you all to hear... tell me what you think. As always, thanks for your support - it means the world to me."[2]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."First Time" (with French Montana)
3:12
2."Home with You"
Gill3:01
3."Depend On It"
  • Robert McCurdy
  • Christopher Petrosino
  • Asia Whiteacre
Steve Fitzmaurice2:51
4."Slow"
3:29
Total length:12:33

Personnel
  • Liam Payne – vocals (all tracks)
  • French Montana – vocals (track 1)
  • Di Genius – production (track 1)
  • Burns – production (track 1)
  • Randy Merrill – master engineering (all tracks)
  • Oak Felder – engineering (track 1)
  • Jacob Richards – mixing assistance (track 1)
  • David Nakaji – mixing assistance (track 1)
  • Rashawn Mclean – mixing assistance (track 1)
  • Jaycen Joshua – mixing (track 1)
  • Jason Gill – production (track 2), bass guitar (track 2), drums (track 2), record engineering (track 2), synthesizer programming (track 2)
  • Phil Tan – mixing (track 2, 4)
  • Benjamin Rice – record engineering (track 2)
  • Brandon Skeie – additional vocals (track 2)
  • Steve Fitzmaurice – production (track 3), record engineering (track 3)
  • Darren Heelis – bass guitar (track 3), mixing (track 3)
  • Jules Gulon – mixing assistance (track 3)
  • Will Purton – record engineering assistance (track 3)
  • Reuben James – piano (track 3)
  • Ben "Bengineer" Chang – vocal production (track 3)
  • Cutfather – production (track 4)
  • MdL – production (track 4)
  • Sly – production (track 4)
  • Bill Zimmerman – engineering (track 4)

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[4] 12
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] 2
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[6] 40

References
  1. Nied, Mike (17 August 2018). "Liam Payne Announces Debut EP 'First Time' & The French Montana-Assisted Lead Single". Idolator. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  2. "Liam Payne Announces Debut EP 'First Time'". Billboard. August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
  3. "First Time - EP / Liam Payne TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  4. "Liam Payne Chart History (Digital Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  5. "Liam Payne Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  6. "Liam Payne Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
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