Fifth Harmony

Fans suspected that without "Havana" breakout star Camila Cabello, the group wouldn't last.

"If I don't want to do something the whole world could be telling me and I won't do it," says Cabello.

"We do need to take some time, for now, to go on a hiatus from Fifth Harmony in order to pursue solo endeavors."

After nearly five years in Fifth Harmony, Cabello is finally going solo. The album is out Friday.

Leaving the biggest girl band in the U.S. was a bold gambit, but "I've always known who I am as an artist," says Cabello.

The loss of a band member hasn't derailed Fifth Harmony. It's only made them stronger.

The group's members recently said they were "focusing on the new era" without Cabello.