He enjoyed a huge solo success, with his first debut album of the same name, reaching number one, while his second album, Fine Line, now reached the top of the 60th week.
But former One Direction star Harry Styles has revealed that the secret behind his musical triumphs is not to “try the hard part” when it comes to composing songs.
Meanwhile, hit producer Watermelon Sugar, 27, admitted he was still shocked that fans still pay to see him at the concert, despite gathering a huge number of people as part of the hit. to the best-selling boys of all time.
Revelation: Former One Direction star Harry Styles has revealed that the secret behind his musical triumphs is not to “try hard” when it comes to songwriting.
Speaking on SiriusXM radio in America, Harry opened up about his music-making process, explaining how he is most successful when he doesn’t put in as much effort.
He said: “I’ve always made the worst music when I try the hardest and when it seems a little too easy and it feels a little safe and it’s like, ‘Oh, yeah, that’s what people want. “I’m writing this.”
He continued: “I try to write music as a music fan. I don’t think I really know how to do it. After all, everyone who works in music is just a fan.
Unbelief: Meanwhile, 27-year-old hit producer Watermelon Sugar admitted he is still shocked that fans still pay to see him in concert
“It’s like I’m just a music fan and I get to create something, so I’m trying to do it from that perspective.”
Hit producer The Sign Of The Times added his second album, Fine Line – which reached number two and has been on the charts since its release in December: “The process of making that album felt free.”
Harry became famous as a contestant on The X Factor in 2010, entering as a solo artist before later forming One Direction with Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson.
Chart-topper: “I’ve always made the worst music when I try the hardest and when it feels a little too light and feels a little unsafe” (image in 2019)
Process: “I try to write music as a music fan. I don’t think I really know how to do it. After all, everyone who works in music is just a fan
The group went on to win four singles number one and 14 Top 10 in the UK before entering an indefinite break in 2016.
But despite his dominance in group charts and eventually succeeding as a solo artist, Harry has admitted that he still can’t believe that people want to pay to see him live on stage.
He said: “When I went out to do shows on my own, I was amazed that people came to see me.”
Big Time: Harry rose to fame as a contestant on X Factor in 2010, entering as a solo artist before later forming One Direction with Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson
Shock: But despite dominating the group in the charts and eventually succeeding as a solo artist, Harry acknowledged that he still can’t believe that people want to pay to see him live on stage. “
But the star then recounted how his self-confidence began to grow after he “felt accepted by the crowd.”
Since then, Harry has expanded into acting, with his latest role in the upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling, even bringing him a love affair with the film’s director, Hollywood actress Olivia Wilde, 36. years.
It is based on reports that Harry and Olivia’s former Jason Sudeikis will have a confrontation when he and Olivia arrive in the United Kingdom.
DailyMail.com recently reported that singer and director Booksmart is set to head to England soon, now that their film Don’t Worry Darling is over.
According to reports on Friday, Harry and Jason, 45, could meet each other during their time in the UK, Olivia will reunite with her children, six-year-old son Otis, and daughter Daisy, for four years, who stayed there with their father.
New Love: Harry has since expanded into acting, with his latest role in the upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling, which even made him a love affair with the film’s director, Hollywood actress Olivia Wilde, 36 .
Sudeikis is currently in London as he films the second season of Ted Lasso, so they will be reunited soon.
A source who spoke to The Sun said: “Obviously, things are still in their infancy – they have been meeting properly since November last year, but things have been moving fast since they went public together at his manager’s wedding.
“The latest move may also mean that everyone gets to see each other, as Jason is in London filming his Apple TV sitcom Ted Lasso and currently has his children Olivia to stay with him, so that there will no doubt be a crossover between them.
Tension: comes amid reports that Harry and Olivia’s former Jason Sudeikis will have a confrontation when he and Olivia arrive in the United Kingdom.
Meeting: a source said “The latest move may also mean that everyone gets to see each other, because Jason is in London … so there will no doubt be a crossover between them”
“It will definitely be interesting, given how things have been so far – but there’s nothing stopping them from Olivia and Harry right now.”
The publication went on to claim that Harry’s new film will start production in the same studio where Jason is currently working, which could lead to an impromptu meeting between the couple.
MailOnline contacted representatives for Jason, Harry and Olivia for comments.
Travel: Olivia and Harry were recently rumored to be heading to England to reunite with six-year-old Otis and her four-year-old daughter Daisy (pictured), who were in the UK with their father