Year ’22 might be the last for Little Mix, but we have come prepared. Leigh-Anne Pinnock signed a solo deal two months after the group announced their hiatus.
The singer has signed a deal with Warner Records, home to artists Dua Lipa, Saweetie, and Ed Sheeran. Warner Records UK welcomed the 30-year old pop star on her solo deal planned for the year ahead.
Delighted to welcome Leigh-Anne Pinnock to the Warner Records family! ❤
Sign up to her mailing list to hear about exciting news first!https://t.co/fWVbJLRFw0 pic.twitter.com/d1rNflQCIn
— Warner Records UK (@warnerrecordsuk) February 2, 2022
After Little Mix announced their hiatus last year, there have been plans for the group to embark on solo careers despite the stardom of the pop band, and Pinnock has been the first member to announce her solo plans.
The singer is set to release music with MNEK on her new record. The producer has worked with Little Mix for years and helped the girls craft some of their biggest tracks. However, Pinnock and MNEK are in for a more special surprise for the singer’s new solo career.
Little Mix has conquered the charts as one of the biggest British girl bands to come out since the Spice Girls. The group is famed for winning The X Factor in 2011 and has since received multiple awards for their talent. In December last year, the group announced their long-anticipated “Confetti Tour” would be their last performance before their group goes on hiatus. Members Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall will be wrapping their 2022 tour on May 14.
We wanted to let you all know that after the Confetti tour in April/May next year we are going to be taking a break from Little Mix. pic.twitter.com/d5pYwYryIu
— Little Mix (@LittleMix) December 2, 2021
The girls bid a heartfelt message for the Mixers to let them know that they’ll always be in their hearts. “We are not splitting up – Little Mix are here to stay. We have plans for more music, tours and performances in the future. We’ve made so many incredible memories with you all, and we can’t wait to make so many more. We’re sisters and we’ll always have each other and you, the fans, in our lives. Little Mix is forever. See you on tour! Jade, Leigh-Anne, and Perrie x.”
The fans expressed their support for Pinnock and also looked forward to Perrie and Jade’s solo debut.
We wanted to let you all know that after the Confetti tour in April/May next year we are going to be taking a break from Little Mix. pic.twitter.com/d5pYwYryIu
— Little Mix (@LittleMix) December 2, 2021
im so happy that leigh anne pinnock officially got signed by warner records UK. now she’s label-mates with my other fave dua lipa pic.twitter.com/D77v33RleZ
— aubrey ³⁰ 🦋🧣- FAST TIMES ERA (@gayaubreyy) February 2, 2022
YES LEIGH!! 🔥🎉 Absolutely can’t wait to see what she creates. 😭 Sign up?? Don’t mind if I do…
— sophie (@toldyousophie) February 2, 2022
once little mix pursues their solo music careers, i am hoping that they invite each other to their respective solo tours. that would be an instant OT3 reunion. 🥰🎙️🎤 pic.twitter.com/02p5urbiwP
— Karl 🏵️ (@leepezjed) February 1, 2022
Fans are anticipating the rise of Pinnock’s solo career, especially for her successful work on the festive movie Boxing Day where she sang solo songs for the film’s soundtrack.
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