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Harry Styles began his music career in 2010 as a member of the boy band One Direction, also known as 1D. Styles' band formed unexpectedly on the seventh series of The X Factor show and officially debuted on November 18, 2011, with the Up All Night album.
The album's release was preceded by the lead single, What Makes You Beautiful, which came out on November 11 of the same year. It was the first official debut single for the five band members - Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.
Harry Styles' time with One Direction was lined with four more hit albums - Take Me Home, Midnight Memories, Four, and Made in the A.M. The pop band released over 17 singles before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.
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While an official reason for the hiatus was never revealed, all band members, including Styles, began their solo careers soon after. Styles didn't leave his fans waiting for long and debuted as a solo artist on May 12, 2017, with his self-titled album.
Evolution of Harry Styles' music, career highlights, and more
Harry Styles' self-titled debut album marked a significant shift in his music style. It was the first time he shifted from pop to soft rock and explored the themes of relationships, belongingness, and women.
Styles' solo projects comprised a diverse range of instruments and were often filled with fresh beats from electronic music. While 1D's music was softer and seemingly intended for teens, Styles' solo projects began to offer more depth and lyrics suiting all ages.
Harry Styles' Fine Line and Harry's House albums expanded the horizon of his musical expertise. Adhering to the trends, the albums explored the genres of Synth-pop, soft-rock, and pop-funk. The lyrical segment of the albums was built around the themes of breakup, unrequited love, regret, sadness, and loneliness.
While Styles reached numerous milestones over the decade, here are some of the highlights of his career:
1) Release of self-titled debut solo album - May 2017
Styles walked into superstardom with the release of his self-titled solo debut album. The project was a commercial success and topped numerous charts, including the US Billboard 200 and UK Albums OCC.
2) Film debut with Dunkirk - July 2017
Harry Styles debuted on the silver screen with the Christopher Nolan-directed war-thriller Dunkirk. He played the supporting role of a British Army Private, Alex, in the film. The critically acclaimed film won three Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing.
3) First headlining tour, Live on Tour - 2017
Styles kicked off his first headlining tour on September 19, 2017. It was divided into nine legs and supported his debut album. The tour ended on July 14, 2018, and is speculated to have made over $63,103,783 solely from ticket sales.
4) First BRIT Award - February 2018
Styles received his first BRIT Award as a solo artist for the 2018 hit Sign of the Times in the British Video of the Year category. The MV was released on May 8, 2017, on YouTube and has been viewed over 1.2 billion times.
5) Release of the second album, Fine Line - December 2019
Harry Styles released his second solo album, Fine Line, on December 13, 2019. It topped the US Billboard 200 chart and reigned at #2 on the UK Albums OCC chart. The Fine Line album comprised Style's first Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit - Watermelon Sugar.
6) First lead role in a film, Don't Worry Darling - 2020
The singer landed his first lead role in Olivia Wilde-directed psychological horror film Don't Worry Darling. He starred next to Florence Pugh and played the role of Jack. The film secured a global revenue of over $87.6 million.
7) First Grammy Award - March 2021
Harry Styles was honored with his first Grammy Award in the Best Pop Solo Performance category for Watermelon Sugar. The summer song is certified seven times Platinum by RIAA and has sold over 7 million copies.
8) Second BRIT Award - May 2021
Styles bagged his second BRIT Award in the British Single of the Year category for the chart-topping hit Watermelon Sugar.
9) Headlined Coachella - April 2022
Harry Styles headlined his first festival as he took over the stage at the Coachella Fest in April 2022. Performing at the summer festival, he played hits like Watermelon Sugar, Adore You, and As It Was.
10) Release of the third album, Harry's House - May 20, 2022
Styles released his third album, Harry's House, on May 16, 2022. It received two Grammy Awards for the Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album category in 2023. The album also comprised Styles' second Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, As It Was.
Harry Styles has not released any new albums or singles after Harry's House. There has been no news about a new project and the singer was recently in the news following a reported split with Taylor Russell.
