Perrie Edwards' fans go WILD for Little Mix star's debut solo single Forget ... trends now

Perrie Edwards fans went wilds as the former Little Mix star released her debut solo single Forget About Us on Friday.

The songstress, 30, who collaborated with Ed Sheeran on the track, saw her impressive vocals branded the 'voice of a generation' as the catchy tune hit #1 on UK iTunes within hours of release.

Perrie has dropped her surname as she embarks on her solo career with her first song, that includes a yet to be released video directed by Beyonce collaborator Jake Nava, already leaving fans 'obsessed'.

Taking to X they gushed:  'I'm so obsessed with Perrie's solo single, can't wait to here more': 'I've been listening to it on repeat this morning it's made my day so much better proud of Perrie. It's an early summer bop': 'Perrie Edwards is the best voclaist of my generation'.

'Perrie Edwards really wanted her first single to be a hit! I have never loved a song first time in my life... until now! My god': 'Perrie Edwards your vocals baby!' : 'I am literally obsessed': 'THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE MY QUEEN'.

'Wow Forget About Us is #1 on iTunes UK and the lyric video is #2 I'm so proud of you perry!! Congratulations!!':  'This song is SO GOOD Perrie and Ed Sheeran and whoever else helped write this song did a brilliant job can't wait for the next single' : 'Perrie deserves so much so much! So happy for her!!'. 

Perrie is following in the footsteps of former bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson by going solo.

And the singer, who was previously engaged to Direction's Zayn Malik before footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain revealed the new track was inspired by her past saying: 'I look back on past relationships and do think happily about those times'. 

'Do I want to be there now? No. It didn't work out that way and if it was supposed to be it would have happened. Relationships have been a huge part of my life and they've made me who I am now'. 

Before adding: 'I think it's a nice sentiment to be honest about and it's super relatable.' 

Perrie, who shares two-year-old son Axel with fiancé Alex, said that her upcoming album would also feature Rock and Roll, country and disco influences.   

'Going into sessions as a solo artist now and being able to say what I want and I feel is just the most amazing experience'.  

She continued: 'I never had the confidence to do that before, but this process has allowed me to believe in myself and explore all my different emotions and different parts of my life.'

The majority of the record was recorded at her North London home after Alex suggested they turn their unused dining room into a home studio.