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Mind of Mine is the upcoming debut studio album by English singer Zayn. It will be released on 25 March 2016, through RCA Records. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "Pillowtalk" on 29 January 2016.

Background and recording

On 29 July 2015, Zayn shared a photo on social media of his official signing with RCA Records.[1] Later that year, Zayn gave several interviews with music magazines where he talked about his debut solo studio album and revealed part of the tracklist. He stated "life experiences have been the influences for the album and just stuff that I've been through, especially in the last five years," saying musically the record leans towards R&B, with some tunes being more R&B-rock. Furthermore, he explained his reasons for leaving One Direction: "there was never any room for me to experiment creatively in the band."[2] Teasing what can be expected of his first solo LP, Zayn told Billboard: "once they [the fans] hear it, I feel like they will understand me a little bit more. For 10 years, this album has been in my brain, and it's just been there, sat with me, needing to be out." Talking about the recording sessions with Billboard, Zayn's main collaborator for the album James "Malay" Ho said they have gone to unusual lengths in pursuit of inspiration, for one "we went camping for a week in the Angeles Forest - set up a generator and a tent so we could track in the woods."[3] James Ho's past work as a producer includes Frank Ocean's Channel Orange and Big Boi's Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.[4] "I'll come down here [the recording room] and record maybe seven songs a night," Zayn told the magazine. "I’m enjoying what I’m doing. I’m not censoring myself anymore."[3]

In his first solo on-camera interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music's Beats 1, Zayn revealed Mind of Mine as the album's title.[5] The album, which will be released on 25 March 2016,[6] will include 17 or 18 songs whittled down from 46 tracks he wrote.[7] Zayn wrote one of the songs in collaboration with American R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani.[8] "She" is a self-described "party tune" that is "not as intense lyrically" as some of the other cuts. Zayn also revealed that the previously-teased "Befour" was written in a studio in a Las Vegas hotel.[9] "My Ways" is sung from his father's perspective.[2]

The album's cover-art was revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 17 February 2016, where he also premiered the album track "iT's YoU", a slow R&B intimate ballad.[10][11][12] The art cover, a photo of Zayn as a child, drew comparisons to Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter III, which he addressed stating "my ideas have been with me a long time."[13][14] The album was made available for pre-order on 25 February 2016, along with the digital release of the promotional single "iT's YoU" and its music video - the latter as an Apple Music exclusive.[15][16] The same day, a hip hop remix of "Pillowtalk" was released, which features rapping by Lil Wayne as well as rapping and rap-singing by Zayn.[17][18]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Pillowtalk" was released along with its accompanying music video on 29 January 2016,[19] with favourable reviews from music critics.[20][21] The single debuted at number one in a number of countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100[22] and the UK Singles Chart.[23]

The promotional single "It's You" was released along with its music video on 25 February 2016. It received favourable reviews from music critics, both for the song — particularly Malik's vocals[24] — and its music video.

Track listing

Mind of Mine – Standard edition[25][26][27]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mind of Mine" (Intro)   
2."Pillowtalk"
  • Zayn Malik
  • Anthony Hannides
  • Michael Hannides
  • Levi Lennox
  • Joe Garrett
  • Levi Lennox
3:23
3."It's You"
 3:50
4."Befour"   
5."She"   
6."Drunk"   
7."Flower"   
8."Rear View"   
9."Wrong" (feat. Kehlani)   
10."Fool for You"   
11."Borders"   
12."Truth"   
13."Lucozade"   
14."Tio"   
Mind of Mine – Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)[28]
No.TitleLength
15."Blue" 
16."Bright" 
17."Like I Would" 
18."She Don't Love Me" 
Mind of Mine – Target edition (bonus tracks)[29]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
19."Do Something Good"
 
20."Golden"
 
Mind of Mine— Japanese edition (bonus track)[30]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
21."TBA"
 

Release history

List of release date(s), format(s), label(s), edition(s) and reference(s)
Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
25 March 2016
RCA
  • Standard
  • deluxe
 [25]
TBA Vinyl Standard [31]

References

  1. ^ Strecker, Erin (29 July 2015). "Zayn Malik Signs With RCA, Tweets Excitement". Billboard. United States. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b Cooper, Duncan (17 November 2015). "Zayn Malik's Next Direction". The Fader. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. ^ a b Martins, Chris (7 January 2016). "Zayn Malik Speaks Out in Revealing Billboard Cover Story: "I'm Not Censoring Myself Anymore"". Billboard. United States. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Zayn Malik to launch debut solo track Pillowtalk". The Guardian. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  5. ^ "Zayn Malik reveals debut album title, plus more highlights from his Beats 1 interview with Zane Lowe". Entertainment Weekly. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  6. ^ "ZAYN Releases "PILLOWTALK"". RCA. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Watch the Sexy Video for Zayn Malik's First Single "Pillowtalk," Featuring Gigi Hadid". InStyle. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  8. ^ "Zayn Malik Just Revealed His Album Title". MTV News. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  9. ^ Hosken, Patrick (28 January 2016). "Zayn Just Revealed His Album Title". MTV News. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  10. ^ "Zayn Malik Makes Solo TV Debut on The Tonight Show with New Song 'It's You' – Plus See His Adorable Album Cover!". People. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Zayn: It's You". NBC. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  12. ^ Spanos, Brittany (18 February 2016). "Watch Zayn Malik Debut Intimate Ballad 'It's You' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  13. ^ "Zayn Malik says he hasn't copied Lil Wayne's album artwork". BBC UK. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  14. ^ "Zayn Malik denies taking cover art inspo from Lil Wayne". Erin Jensen. USA Today. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  15. ^ "Zayn Malik's 'It's You' Video Arrives as Apple Exclusive". Billboard. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  16. ^ Spanos, Brittany (26 February 2016). "Hear Zayn Malik's Dreamy Ballad 'It's You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  17. ^ Zayn raps on hip-hop remix of 'Pillowtalk' with Lil Wayne, Digital Spy, 26 February 2016
  18. ^ Stutz, Colin (25 February 2016). "Zayn Malik Teams With Lil Wayne for 'Pillowtalk' Remix". Billboard. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  19. ^ Billboard Staff (29 January 2016). "Zayn Malik's Sexy 'Pillowtalk' Video is Here: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  20. ^ McIntyre, Hugh. "Zayn Malik Releases 'Pillowtalk', His First Single Since Leaving One Direction". Forbes. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  21. ^ Feeney , Nolan (29 January 2016). "Watch Zayn Malik's Steamy Video for Solo Debut 'Pillowtalk'". Time. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  22. ^ Trust, Gary (8 February 2016). "Zayn's 'Pillowtalk' Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  23. ^ "Zayn > UK Charts". Officialcharts.com/. Official Charts Company.
  24. ^ Corner, Lewis; Davidson, Amy (2 March 2016). "Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear - Zayn, Azealia Banks, Tinie Tempah". Digital Spy. United Kingdom: Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 2 March 2016. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |website= at position 1 (help)
  25. ^ a b All citations concerning the release history of Mind of Mine:
  26. ^ [1]
  27. ^ [2]
  28. ^ "Zayn Malik Unveils Mind Of Mine Tracklist". The Fader. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  29. ^ "Zayn Malik - Mind of Mine Deluxe (Target Exclusive): Target". Target Corporation. United States: Target Brands, Inc. 25 March 2016. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |website= at position 1 (help)
  30. ^ "Zayn Malik - Mind of Mine Japan First Press Edition". Target Corporation. Japan: CDJapan. 25 March 2016. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |website= at position 1 (help)
  31. ^ "Zayn Mind Of Mine | Zayn - Mind of Mine EXCLUSIVE Vinyl LP". Zayn Music Store. United States: Delivery Agent, Inc. Retrieved 25 February 2016. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |website= at position 1 (help)
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