Zayn Malik was born Zain Javadd Malik on 12 January 1993 in Bradford, West Yorkshire,to an immigrant Pakistani Muslim father, Yaser Malik, and a White British mother of English and Irish descent, Trisha Malik , who converted to Islam upon marriage.Malik has one older sister, Doniya, and two younger sisters, Waliyha and Safaa. Despite having an Islamic upbringing, he no longer identifies as a Muslim.
Adopting a more alternative R&B music style with his debut studio album Mind of Mine (2016) and its lead single, "Pillowtalk", Malik became the first British male artist to debut at number one in both the UK and US, with his debut single and debut album. His subsequent singles, including "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" with Taylor Swift, and "Dusk Till Dawn" featuring Sia, were also hits. In December 2018, he released his second studio album, Icarus Falls. In June of the same year, the publication further reported Malik had signed a new recording contract with Mercury Records, and was poised to release his first single under the label "very soon" that summer.Malik is expected to transition from his older pop sound to a newer R&B sound with his new single "Love Like This", released on 21 July 2023.
Malik is the recipient of several accolades, including an American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and MTV Video Music Award.
Love Like This is a song by English singer-songwriter Zayn. It was released as the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album on 21 July 2023 through Mercury and Republic Records and serves as his first release under the labels.
Nobody Is Listening is the third solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Zayn. It was released on 15 January 2021 through RCA Records.The album features guest appearances from Syd and Devlin.The album was preceded by the release of the singles "Better" and "Vibez".
Icarus Falls is the second solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Zayn. It was released on 14 December 2018, as a double album by RCA Records. Originally planned for 2017, the album was delayed so that Zayn could focus on the aesthetic and sound the album would adopt, marking a shift from the visual identity used on his debut studio album, Mind of Mine (2016).
Mind of Mine is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Zayn. It was released on 25 March through RCA Records, and was released one year after his departure from One Direction. Upon release, it was met with generally positive reviews, with praise for Malik's new musical direction and his vocal performance.