In this pplpod deep dive, we break down Perrie Edwards’ solo debut after Little Mix, focusing on her first single “Forget About Us” and what it reveals about pop music reinvention, artist branding, and long-term career strategy. From the emotional stakes of leaving a superstar group to the pressure of launching a solo career, this episode unpacks why this release was such a major pop culture moment.

We explore how Ed Sheeran’s demo became a more personal song after Perrie reworked the lyrics to reflect her own truth, plus why the songwriting and production team (including David Hodges of Evanescence) helped shape a polished pop ballad with subtle country-pop influences. We also break down t ...