ZAYN offers a glimpse into his forthcoming album, hinting at ‘raw’ sounds

March 7, 2024

Confirmed: ZAYN is gearing up for a musical comeback!

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday (March 6), the “PILLOWTALK” crooner shared a video teasing his upcoming album, promising a ‘raw’ sound that will mark his return after three years. This album will be his fourth overall, following his last single, “Love Like This,” released in July 2023, and his previous album, “Nobody is Listening,” which dropped back in 2021.

In the video, interspersed with snapshots and snippets of ZAYN’s daily life, he expressed his desire for this album to provide listeners with deeper insight into his personal journey as a human being. “I think the intention behind this album fully is for the listener to get more insight on me personally as a human being,” he shared. “My ambitions, my fears… and for them to have a connection with that.”

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He emphasized that the essence of his new music lies in offering fans an unfiltered glimpse into his life. “There’s just me writing this. I didn’t want anyone else to be in between me and the music, and the music and the people listening to it,” he stated.

The video then teased a snippet of what appears to be a new song, with ZAYN providing a tantalizing taste of what’s to come as he croons, “If I told you I loved you, would you say that it’s f—– up?” While specific release dates for the album or any new singles remain undisclosed, ZAYN has reportedly been diligently working on the record for some time. According to Rolling Stone, the former One Direction member has been crafting the album for years, with co-producer Dave Cobb joining the project recently.

Cobb shared his perspective on collaborating with ZAYN, highlighting the emotional depth and authenticity of his music. “What got me about ZAYN was his voice, you can hear love, loss, pain, triumph and humanity in it. I feel as if this record is removing the glass from his spirit directly to his fans,” he remarked. “ZAYN has really created his own universe on this record, he really has no fear and is speaking straight from his soul.”

Written by: MJ