Just In: Zayn Malik's First Album Titled "Mind Of Mine", Will Feature 17-18 Songs! [Hear Full Beats 1 Interview Now!]
Zayn Malik just announced on an interview with Zane Lowe for Beats 1 today (Jan. 28) that his debut solo album, which is out in March, is titled "Mind of Mine".
The album, for which Zayn has recorded 46-47 songs in total, will be have a finalized tracklist of 17-18 songs.
One of those 17-18 songs will be a collaboration between Zayn and Kehlani – written by both of them.
The lead single of the album (RCA Records) is "Pillow Talk", which premieres tomorrow, January 29th, first on BBC Radio at 7:10 am (UK time).
CORRECTION: "Pillow Talk" premieres tonight!!! Music video at the same time!
Zayn confirmed today that his debut single 'Pillow Talk' will be out at 9pm PST/12am EST/5am GMT on Apple Music tonight.
— Fandom Alert (@FandomAlert_) January 28, 2016
The “Pillow Talk” music video, rumored to premiere tomorrow as well after the single’s radio premiere, was directed by Zayn himself.
What else did he say in this exclusive sit-down interview with Zane Lowe? Well, basically he dragged One Direction, his journey with the band, and also dragged "The X Factor UK" in the process. But there was also time to discuss his new album, his future, his lifestyle and love. Check out a few of his headlines below:
"The main thing was to prove that I can sing and have vocal ability, that I can stand on my own and write my own music." - Zayn on his album
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
"They're gonna make you do what they want you to do and control you." - Zayn on The XFactor
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
#Update | Zayn has already been rehearsing his album for a future tour!
— Ziam Updates (@1DZiamNews) January 28, 2016
Zayn on Beats 1 on Gigi: "Erm, well we're good friends, yeah."
— Ziam Updates (@1DZiamNews) January 28, 2016
Zayn on "She": "It's a bit more of like a party tune, and its not as intense lyrically its more about just having a good time"
— Ziam Updates (@1DZiamNews) January 28, 2016
"I don’t go out much, I just have a few people hang around and have a drink" - Zayn for @Beats1
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
"This is something to do for myself, to make me happy. That's what it is about." - Zayn on the reason why he decided to leave One Direction
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
On One Direction: "I never really wanted to be there, like, in the band". Ouch!
Zayn on leaving One Direction: "My dad wasn't too impressed. My mum said 'come home, I'll cook you some food, I'll look after you"
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
"I can sing, I can hold my own, write music and explain where I'm coming from." - Zayn on his upcoming music
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
"I didn't think about any reception, I just did it. I don't care about what anybody else's perception is." - Zayn on leaving One Direction
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
Zayn said it's all about his 'creative direction,' which he finds liberating. "It feels great to take the responsibility myself."
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016
"There wasn't really any time to sit down and process it, is this what I really want? I just needed some time to breathe" - Zayn on 1D
— Zayn Malik Updates (@ZaynReport) January 28, 2016