My ambitions, my fears: Zayn Malik will bare it all in new album

In an exciting revelation, former One Direction member Zayn Malik took to Instagram today to announce the impending release of his highly anticipated fourth studio album. Premiering a narrative video on his account and sharing the pre-save link in his Instagram stories, the singer provided a glimpse into the upcoming musical journey.

“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 in the teaser. “My ambitions, my fears…and for them to have a connection with that. And that’s why it’s so raw, you know, it’s just me writing this. I didn’t want anybody else to be in between me and the music and the people listening to it.”

Zayn’s last record, Nobody Is Listening, dropped in 2021, following his 2018 release Icarus Falls. Having departed from One Direction in 2016, he made a solo debut with the single PILLOWTALK, and his first solo album, Mind of Mine, was released the same year.

In an exclusive report by Rolling Stone, it has been confirmed that Zayn is co-producing his upcoming album with Grammy-winner Dave Cobb. The collaboration with Cobb, a renowned producer in Nashville, signifies Zayn’s exploration of new sonic territories by blending his distinct vocals with live instrumentation.

Cobb expressed his admiration for the singer’s voice, stating, “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.” Describing the album as a creation of Zayn’s own universe, Cobb commended the artist for speaking straight from his soul with no fear.

The yet-to-be-titled album marks the Dusk Till Dawn singer’s first release under Mercury Records, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project. He had spent several years writing the album at his rural Pennsylvania home before enlisting Cobb as a co-producer. 

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