September came and went quickly. One Direction had established a name for themselves as the new band on the block due to the success of the EP, Tatiana Manaois also made a name for herself as a new artist to look out for, her laid back rivals and style made people fall in love with her quicky.
11th October 2015
Landon wakes up to the sound of his phone buzzing nonstop with notifications from his former bandmates and One Direction members. He rubs the sleep from his eyes and reaches over to grab his phone, a huge grin spreading across his face.
As he scrolls through the messages, he sees that everyone is wishing him a happy 20th birthday. Rachel's message reads, "Happy birthday, Landon! Can't believe you're 20 already 😍🎉".
Emma's message is a funny GIF of a cat with the caption "You're officially old now 😹".
The One Direction boys are also getting in on the action, with Harry's message saying, "Happy birthday, mate! Hope your day is as awesome as you are 🎉" Louis sends a funny meme with the caption "20? That's ancient 🤣". Niall's message is a heartfelt "Happy birthday, Landon! Wishing you an amazing day and year ahead ❤️". Liam's message is a simple yet cool "Happy 20th, Landon! 🎉". And Zayn's message is a laid-back "Happy birthday, Landon. Hope you're having a chill day, bro 😎".
Tatiana's message is a sweet "Happy birthday to my favorite person 🎂💕". Alex's message is a funny "You're over the hill now, Landon. Welcome abord the old train😂".
Landon can't help but laugh and smile as he reads through all the messages. It's great to see that his former bandmates and friends still care about him and are thinking of him on his special day. He starts to respond to the messages, thanking everyone for their birthday wishes and looking forward to catching up with them soon.
After a long shower*
Landon decides to go live on Instagram to thank his fans for their birthday love and to give them a little update on his day. He sets up his phone and starts the live stream, greeting his fans with a big smile.
"Hey guys, what's up? Just wanted to say thanks for all the birthday love! I'm loving all the messages and comments. I have to say, it's pretty surreal waking up to all these notifications from my old bandmates and friends," Landon says, chuckling.
As he talks, he gives his fans a glimpse of his surroundings, showing them that he's not in his usual penthouse. "So, I know some of you might be wondering where I am right now. I'm actually in the US, guys. I'm in New York City, and I'm getting ready for a pretty cool interview on the radio show 'Sway in the Morning' later today," Landon reveals, holding up his phone to show the NYC skyline behind him.
His fans start to react, asking him questions about the interview and what he plans to talk about. Landon happily answers their questions, giving them a sneak peek into his day ahead. "I'm really excited to be on the show, and I'm hoping to chat about some new music and projects I'm working on. It's going to be a lot of fun, and I'll try to bring you guys along for the ride," Landon says, grinning.
The live stream continues, with Landon engaging with his fans and sharing more about his day. He's clearly enjoying himself, and his fans are loving the behind-the-scenes look at his life. About 30 minutes later, Landon wraps up his live stream, saying goodbye to his fans as he prepares to head to the radio show. "Alright guys, it's been great chatting with you all. I have to run now, though - I've got to get to the radio station for my interview on 'Sway in the Morning'. Thanks again for all the birthday love, and I'll try to share some behind-the-scenes footage from the show later," Landon says, smiling.
He gives his fans a thumbs-up and a wave, and the live stream comes to an end. Landon takes a deep breath, feeling excited and a little nervous about the interview ahead. He grabs his bag and heads out the door, making his way to the radio station.
As he walks, he checks his phone for any last-minute messages or reminders. He sees a text from his team, wishing him good luck with the interview and reminding him to promote his new music. Landon smiles, feeling grateful for his team's support. He's looking forward to sharing his music and stories with the world. With a spring in his step, he heads to the radio station, ready to take on the day.
Landon heads down to the lobby of the hotel, looking for his security guard. He spots the familiar figure standing by the door and approaches him.
"Hey, Stuart! Thanks for meeting me here," Landon says with a smile.
The security guard looks at him, confused. "Uh, it's actually Stephen, Landon."
Landon chuckles. "Oh, right! Sorry about that. So, Spencer, let's get going to the radio station."
The security guard shakes his head. "Actually, it's Stephan. And I'm not going anywhere with you, Landon. I've had enough of your antics."
Landon looks taken aback. "Wait, what? You're quitting on me, Sylvester?"
The security guard throws up his hands. "For the love of all things good, my name is Stephan! And yes, I'm quitting. I can't take it anymore."
Landon looks crestfallen. "Aww, come on, Silas! Don't leave me hanging like this."
Stephan sighs and just points towards the car for Landon. "That's our ride. Let's go."
Landon looks at Stephan, still confused, and starts walking towards the car. "Alright, thanks, Sherman. Let's get going to the radio station."
Stephan facepalms and mutters under his breath, "It's Stephan..."
As they approach the car, Landon continues to get Stephan's name wrong. "Hey, Sheldon, can you make sure we get there on time? I don't want to be late for the interview."
Stephan sighs and shakes his head, "Just get in the car, Landon."
Landon gets in the car, still chatting away. "So, Santos, how's your day going so far?"
Stephan just rolls his eyes and starts driving, "Let's just focus on getting to the radio station, okay?"
Landon laughs and continues to tease Stephan about his name, "I'm sorry, Stuart! I know it's hard to keep a straight face when I'm messing up your name all the time."
Stephan just groans and shakes his head, "It's Stephan, Landon. Just... Stephan."
A while later*
Landon settles into the radio studio, adjusting the mic to his liking. Sway, the host, greets him warmly and introduces him to the audience.
"Welcome back to 'Sway in the Morning'! We've got a special guest today, the talented Landon Asher!! Landon, thanks for coming on the show," Sway says with a smile.
Landon grins and shakes Sway's hand. "Thanks for having me, Sway! It's great to be here.
Sway: "So, Landon, once again i thank you for coming on the show today. We're super excited to have you here. Can you tell us a bit about what's new with you? Any exciting projects coming up?"
Landon: "Thanks, Sway! Yeah, I've got some big news. My new single, 'Wild Thoughts,' featuring the incredible Rihanna, is dropping next week on October 20th. I'm really hyped about it, and I think it's going to be a game-changer."
Sway: "Whoa, that sounds amazing! 'Wild Thoughts' with Rihanna? That's a collab we definitely need to get excited about. Can you tell us a bit more about the song and what inspired you to work with Rihanna?"
Landon: "Absolutely. 'Wild Thoughts' is a song about letting go of your inhibitions and living in the moment. I wanted to work with Rihanna because she's an incredible artist and a true icon. I think our voices blend really well together, and I'm excited for people to hear the song."
Sway: "I love it. You've had an incredible career, from being part of a boy band to going solo. How does it feel to be doing your own thing now and collaborating with artists like Rihanna?"
Landon: "It's amazing, Sway. I love the freedom to create music that's truly mine and to work with other talented artists. It's a dream come true, and I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had."
Sway: "Landon, I want to take it back a lil bit and ask about your solo debut album earlier this year, it was amazing. What went through your mind when you were creating that album? You had some huge hits with 'Dusk Till Dawn' with Sia, 'Shape of You,' and 'Eastside' with Selena Gomez."
Landon: "Thanks, Sway! I'm really proud of that album. When I was creating it, I was feeling a sense of freedom and excitement about exploring new sounds and styles. I wanted to push myself creatively and see where my music could go. Working with artists like Sia and Selena Gomez was an incredible experience, and I'm grateful for the opportunities we had to collaborate."
Sway: "Those songs were phenomenal. 'Dusk Till Dawn' with Sia was hauntingly beautiful, and 'Shape of You' was a game-changer for you as a solo artist. And 'Eastside' with Selena Gomez was a perfect blend of your styles. What was it like working with those artists?"
Landon: "It was amazing. Sia is an incredible songwriter and vocalist, and she brought so much to the table. Selena Gomez is an amazing person, and her voice is just stunning. Working with them was a dream come true, and I'm so grateful for the experience."
Sway: "Well, it definitely shows in the music. You've got a knack for collaborating with talented artists and creating magic in the studio."
Landon: "Thanks, Sway. I feel really lucky to have had the opportunities I've had, and I'm excited to see what the future holds."
About 40 minutes later, Sway says, "You know, Landon, normally I'd ask you to give the fans a sneak peek at 'Wild Thoughts,' but ever since I heard your rap verse on 'Cross Me,' I've been dying to hear you freestyle. So, I have to ask, are you up to the task?"
Landon chuckles and smiles, "You want me to freestyle? Alright, let's do this! But don't expect me to be too smooth, I'm a singer, not a rapper... or am I?"
Sway laughs and says, "I love it! Alright, let's get the beat going, and you can show us what you've got."
The beat starts playing, and Landon takes a deep breath, gets into the zone, the beat was a typical west coast type beat (Up by LoveRance). With that being said, Landon already knew what he had to do. He took what would've been Justin Bieber 2025 song 'Yukon' and started singing the lyrics over the instrumental. (Dj HunnyBee Yukon x Up mashup) As he continues to singing everyone was feeling him and how he was flowing on the beat like butter.
A few momemts later, The audience cheers, and Sway nods in approval. "Wow, Landon, you're a natural! That was fire! We got a Hyena!!! Landon that was incredible. I'm kinda disappointed you didn't rap..but I'm more impressed that you made a hit song put of nowhere like that."
Landon smiles and thanks Sway, "Thanks, Sway! I didn't expect to get so carried away with the freestyle, but it's always fun to experiment with new styles."
Sway laughs and says, "Alright, folks, it's time to say bye-bye to our special guest, Landon Asher. But before we go, I want to remind everyone that they heard it here first: next week on October 20th, Landon Asher ft Rihanna's highly anticipated single 'Wild Thoughts' drops. Get ready, it's going to be huge!"
The audience cheers and chants "Landon! Landon!" as Sway wraps up the interview. Landon smiles and waves, grateful for the opportunity to share his music and personality with the audience.
Sway: "Thanks for tuning in, everyone. Until next time, stay tuned for more exciting interviews and music. And don't forget, 'Wild Thoughts' is coming soon!"
The show ends, and Landon exits the studio, feeling energized and excited for the release of his new single.