Zayn Malik, the former heartthrob of the internationally renowned boy band One Direction, has recently set the music world abuzz by inking new record deals with both Mercury Records in the US and Island Records in the UK, as reported by Billboard. Having previously been signed to RCA Records, Zayn now finds himself embracing a new chapter in his musical journey.
Earlier, he teamed up with United Talent Agency (UTA) for his music representation, marking a significant step forward in his career.
The immensely talented global Pop and R&B sensation is all set to release his first single in two years on July 21, signalling a fresh wave of music from the beloved artist. Zayn Malik himself has revealed that there are multiple unreleased tracks he is eager to share with the world, further building anticipation for his upcoming music.
Mercury label president Tyler Arnold expressed his admiration for Zayn’s new music and shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating,
“As soon as Zayn and I met, I knew we had to work together. I was blown away by the new music, but just as impressed by his vision, drive and spirit. We’re honoured he and his team have joined us at Mercury Records. We’ve got an incredible opportunity to tell the next chapter of his story together.”
For Zayn, this new phase comes with a liberating sense of freedom. He has been candid about the immense pressure he faced due to fame, money, and media, which led him to decide to move to New York, seeking solace away from the frenzy of One Direction’s success.
Zayn’s fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of his new single. Rumours are that Malik has been working with One Republic frontman Ryan Tedder for the past eight months, fueling excitement about the creative direction of his new music.
In preparation for the release, the singer has wiped his social media accounts clean and launched a pre-save link, along with an intriguing teaser video, which promised a treat for music enthusiasts “very soon this summer.”
Watch it here:
This new record deal with Mercury Records comes as a fresh start for both Zayn and the label itself, which was relaunched in 2022 as a U.S. imprint of Republic Records, helmed by Arnold and GM Ben Adelson. The roster includes renowned artists like Post Malone and James Bay, as well as Stephen Sanchez, Chelsea Cutler, Jeremy Zucker, Lord Huron, Noah Kahan, BoyWithUke, Ka$hdami, Lyn Lapid and Camylio, displaying their commitment to nurturing exceptional talent.
As a solo artist, Zayn has already achieved remarkable success, with three records under his belt: “Mind of Mine” (2016), “Icarus Falls” (2018), and “Nobody Is Listening” (2021).
With the countdown to Zayn’s upcoming single underway, fans and music enthusiasts alike are eagerly waiting to experience the new sound and approach he has prepared. As we eagerly await this exhilarating musical journey, you can pre-save Zayn’s upcoming single and catch a glimpse of the teaser that has left fans yearning for more.
The anticipation is undeniably palpable as we look forward to witnessing the evolution of this gifted artist’s musical legacy.
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[Note: The teaser link has been updated!]