Global pop heartthrob Niall Horan has confirmed a new collaboration with the British singer songwriter Myles Smithreveals that their common track, “Drive safely“, is on the way. The announcement came via social media earlier this week, with Horan sharing photos and short videos of the pair working together in the studio, giving fans an early look at the recording process and immediately sparking conversations between fan spaces.
“Drive safe with my mate @MylesSmithUK coming soon,” Horan signed X. “Been a huge fan of his for a while now and I’m so glad I got to work with him on this tuuuuuuneeeee! Can’t wait for you all to hear it.” While playful in tone, the announcement made one thing clear: this was a collaboration Niall Horan had been eager to make, and even more so for listeners to hear.
While no official release date has been announced, the song is listed as coming soon and is already available for pre-save, signaling its imminent release. The slow reveal has only heightened anticipation, especially as both artists continue to tease studio activity.
The response was immediate and enthusiastic. Fans flooded the comments within minutes, and former One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson chimed in with a simple but telling endorsement, writing: “Love this!” Smith later acknowledged the extent of the reaction himself, writing on that his DM had “crashed” after the announcement.
Behind the scenes, “Drive Safe” seems to be rooted in personal storytelling. Myles Smith previously shared that the song started as a fragile idea before Niall Horan got involved. “I Had the Bones of the Song” Smith wrote explaining that it’s about losing someone at a young age. “I played it for Niall and he immediately wanted to help me tell my story and really brought what was just an idea to life. Forever grateful.”
The pair bring together Horan’s refined pop sensibility and songwriter-driven storytelling, with the Smiths breaking through with the reflective hit Stargazing. Rather than feeling engineered to chase trends, the collaboration reads as organic, fueled by mutual respect and shared musical instincts.
“Drive Safe” also lands during a busy time for former One Direction members, with new releases and major live projects spanning the group’s solo careers. Harry Styles is in the midst of a full creative resurgence after announcing his fourth studio album Kiss all the time. Disco, sometimes. awaits March 6 and a global “Together, Together” world tour that will include Wembley Stadium dates and an extended stay at Madison Square Garden.
Louis Tomlinson released his third studio album How did I get here? on Jan. 23 and is preparing a 2026 world tour to support it, along with a Netflix road trip documentary with Zayn Malik that promises a candid look at the pair’s lives and careers. Meanwhile, Zayn Malik has kicked off a seven-night residency in Las Vegas at Dolby Live at Park MGM (January 20 to January 31), showcasing his catalog in an intimate live setting and teasing new songs as he signals a bigger year ahead.
Still, Horan’s connection to Smith stands on its own, highlighting an intergenerational creative moment where established pop craft meets a rising voice gaining global attention.
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