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Mind of Mine is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Zayn (also known as Zayn Malik). It was released by RCA Records on 25 March 2016. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "Pillowtalk", which debuted at number one in a number of international charts, including the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100. The second single, "Like I Would", was released on 10 March 2016. Mind of Mine has received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with praise directed towards Malik's new musical direction, his vocals, and the album's music production.

Background and recording

On 29 July 2015, Zayn shared a photo on social media of his official signing with RCA Records.[8] 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". Furthermore, he explained his reasons for leaving One Direction: "there was never any room for me to experiment creatively in the band." Malik originally auditioned to be a solo R&B singer with Mario's "Let Me Love You" in 2010 before becoming part of One Direction, but with the band headed in a pop-rock direction, he was unable to sing or write the kind of R&B music he had originally pursued before joining the band.[9]

He stated musically the record leans towards R&B and alternative R&B,[9][10] but hinted that it may also include songs from other genres such as reggae or an R&B-rock fusion, stating: "I don't really know what my style is yet. I’m kind of just showing what my influences are. Depending on what the reaction is, then I’ll go somewhere with that."[9] The album was influenced by the music that Malik grew up with, primarily his father's urban music records, including R&B artists R. Kelly, Usher, Donell Jones, and Prince, as well as Bollywood music.[9][11] 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."[12] James Ho is a Grammy Award winning producer,[13] whose past work includes Frank Ocean's Channel Orange and Big Boi's Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.[14] "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."[12]

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.[15] The album, which released on 25 March 2016,[16] includes 18 songs whittled down from 46 tracks he wrote.[17] Zayn wrote one of the songs in collaboration with American R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani.[18]

The Urdu song "Flower" was influenced by Malik's upbringing as a British Pakistani Muslim.[19][2] Referencing the recording, Malay stated that Malik "knows how to sing like that and he’s always been able to do it, but he just never took it that seriously" until one day he "just picked up the mic and tracked that whole thing basically live, in one take." Malay said he “was just blown away" and "didn’t know he could sing like that," and that "he told me he was in a super spiritual place, and that the saying is something one of his family members had told him that had always stuck to him." Malay said the session was like jazz "where a singer will have a concept or a melody and then the rest of it is just improv."[19]

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".[20][21] 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."[22][23] 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.[24][25] The same day saw the release of "Pillowtalk (Lil Wayne Remix)" featuring American rapper Lil Wayne; it is a hip hop remix, with rapping by Lil Wayne along with rapping and rap-singing by Zayn.[26][27]

Music and lyrics

In addition to R&B, Mind of Mine incorporates elements of folk, soul,[2] neo-soul, dub,[7] funk,[1] Qawwali ghazal,[28][29] and 1980s music.[2]

"Pillowtalk" is a downtempo electronic[30] R&B slow jam,[31] leaning towards alternative R&B.[32][33][34] "Like I Would" was described by Billboard as a "dancefloor-ready R&B jam"[35] and The Independent described it as "electro-R&B".[36] "It's You" is an slow R&B intimate ballad that showcases his falsetto as he sings the song's title during the chorus.[37]

"Befour" was described by Rolling Stone as "smooth R&B"[38] and NME described it as an "R&B ballad".[39] Music Times said it combines R&B, synthpop and soul.[40] AXS calls it an "experimental and assertive slice of R&B" with "personal lyrics addressing his past and detractors all at once."[41] New Statesman says it is "tightly-constructed and slickly-produced" and includes one of Malik's vocal hallmarks, a "long and impossibly high note."[42] Billboard states that "Zayn channels his inner Justin Timberlake" with the song.[43]

"Flower" is an experimental Pakistani Qawwali-style ghazal interlude that Malik sings in Urdu,[28][29][44] backed by Malay's folk guitar playing.[2] Qawwali is a style of music associated with Islamic culture.[28] Malik used Qawwali-style vocal techniques for the track, including vocal elisions[28] and warbling.[45] "Truth" is an experimental neo-soul track.[7][44] "She" is a self-described "party tune" that is "not as intense lyrically" as some of the other cuts.[46] "Fool for You" is a Beatles-esque pop ballad, which Malik says was influenced by John Lennon in particular.[47] "My Ways" is sung from his father's perspective.[9]

Release and promotion

The album will be released on 25 March 2016, one year since his departure from One Direction. The day before, on 24 March 2016, Malik is expected to make his second solo appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On 25 March 2016, he is expected to perform on the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City, where he will also discuss the album with radio host Elvis Duran. The release party and show will stream across iHeartMedia contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio stations and websites, including iHeartRadio's Honda Stage website.[48][49][38]

"It's You" was released as a promotional single on 25 February 2016, along with its music video. It received favourable reviews from music critics, both for the song — particularly Malik's vocals[50] — and its music video. In the UK, it debuted at number 48 on the Singles Chart,[51] number 9 on the R&B Chart,[52] and number 2 on the Asian Chart.[53] In the US, driven primarily by sales, it debuted at number 59 on the Hot 100 and number 19 on the Digital Songs chart.[54]

The second promotional single, "Befour", was released on 17 March 2016.[43] The track was previously used as background music for Zayn Malik's The Fader Cover Star video in November 2015.[55][38] It was listed as one of the best songs of the week by Entertainment Weekly.[56] It debuted at number 85 on the UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the UK R&B Chart.[57] Its accompanying music video was released on 25 March 2016.[58][59] The video was shot in Manchester's Miles Platting district, and dramatises what Malik's working class teenage life was like in Northern England.[60]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Pillowtalk", was released along with its accompanying music video on 29 January 2016,[61] with favourable reviews from music critics.[30][31] The single debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart[51] and the US Billboard Hot 100;[62] on the latter, it became the 25th song to debut at number one, making him the first UK artist to debut at number one on the Hot 100 with a first charted single.[62] It also debuted at number one in a number of other countries, including Australia, Canada and Ireland.

The second official single, "Like I Would", was released on 10 March 2016.[63] It was listed as one of the best songs of the week by Digital Spy[64] and The Fader.[65]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic68/100[66]
(9 reviews)
Review scores
SourceRating
ClevelandB+[6]
Digital Spy[67]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[68]
International Business Times[69]
NewsdayA[70]
NME[7]
Rolling Stone[44]
Slant[71]
Sputnikmusic[3]
The Guardian[72]
The Independent[28]
The National[73]
Toronto Sun[74]
USA Today[45]

Mind of Mine has received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Alicia Adejobi of International Business Times rated the album 5 out of 5 stars, stating that it demonstrates Malik's strong vocals tackling different moods, slick production, infectious beats, sexually heightened lyrics and "an insight into the singer's soul", concluding that "Malik's foray into r'n'b feels natural".[69] Sam Richards of NME gave the album a rating of 4 out of 5, referring to it as "sexy, credible pop-R&B", comparable to a previous Malay production, Frank Ocean's Chanel Orange, while pointing to the "dubby neo-soul" of "Truth" as a sign that Zayn is developing his own personality, concluding that the album "is sumptuously produced and perfectly sung, with just enough intrigue."[7] Glenn Gamboa of Newsday gave the album an A grade, stating that "Malik’s brand of R&B bridges the gap" between Ocean, The Weeknd, and Justin Timberlake, but "is clearly Malik’s creation, one that may take him to unexpected new heights just by being himself."[70] Troy Smith of Cleveland rated the album a B+ grade, stating that Malik carves "out his own niche, which he accomplishes thanks to cohesive production and a concise vision".[6] Mesfin Fekadu of Spartanburg Herald-Journal praised the album, noting that it sounds completely different from One Direction and describing Mind of Mine as "a mostly downbeat R&B-pop adventure that shows Zayn has some true star quality" with not "a bad tune in the batch of 14 tracks."[75] Mikael Wood of Los Angeles Times praised the record, describing it as a "moody, deeply textured R&B album with vibe to spare" that showcases Malik's vocals, such as intricately voiced chords, ornate vocal runs, falsetto, and a vocal melody sung in Urdu, along with complex music production, such as elaborate synth swirls and careful layering of soft-funk guitar lines, concluding that it establishes Zayn as a "legit musician" and that "you're unlikely to hear a more detailed album this year".[1] Si Hawkins of The National rated it 3.5 stars, stating that "Mind of Mine is more focused and coherent than most modern pop albums, and it undoubtedly achieves the main goal: to position Malik as a serious musician."[73] Cameron Adams of The Advertiser and News.com.au praised the album, stating that Mind of Mine is "Zayn’s Justified" and "one of the year’s coolest and most curious nocturnal pop albums."[76][77]

Andy Gill of The Independent rated it 4 out of 5 stars, praising the "sublime R&B beats" and Malik's vocals as "by far the album’s most potent aspect, bringing grace and wonder even to the more routine material, and hoisting the better songs to classic status". He also views the Qawwali-style "Flower" as being culturally relevant in light of recent events, introducing an aspect of Islamic culture many are unfamiliar with, stating that "the brief track’s beauty" has the potential to open people's "hearts to the broader aesthetic possibilities of cultures outside their usual experience."[28] Maeve McDermott of USA Today rated the album 3 out of 4 stars, praising his "sublime voice" and concluding that it "succeeds as a catchy, sexy and fully modern take on contemporary R&B", with particular praise directed towards the warbling Urdu interlude "Flower".[45] Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly gave the album a B+ rating, stating that it "feels like such a smoothly inclusive survey in modern R&B", along with a few outliers such as the piano ballad "Fool for You" which "Sam Smith will probably wish he’d written", the Bob Marley like bonus track "Do Something Good Today" and the Urdu interlude "Flower".[68] Daryl Sterdan of Toronto Sun rated Mind of Mine 3.5 out of 5 and listed it at the top of its "Albums of the Week" list, stating that "Malik turns his back on radio-friendly pop music and unleashes a relentless torrent of seductive and sexy R&B" that is "about moods and textures and creating an alluring, provocative vibe".[74] Alex Dansereau of Sputnikmusic rated it 3.5 out of 5, describing it as a great album where Malik finds "his own niche inside an already crowded lane" as he "strikes a delicate balance" between alternative R&B and pop elements.[3] Spencer Kornhaber of The Atlantic said "Mind of Mine might be the best chart-pop album this year's provided" with "intricate, lush production and mannered yet powerful performances from Zayn" making it "an excellent mood piece for whatever-you-want-and-chill sessions".[78]

Michael Cragg of The Guardian rated it 4 out of 5 stars, praising Malik's vocal performance and the album's hazy production flourishes, particularly in the "excellent first half".[72] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy rated it 4 out of 5 stars, stating that "he has genuinely put together a slick debut album that deserves success on its own merit" as it has style, substance, and "all the makings of a solo superstar."[67] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times described it as a "sweaty, smooth R&B" album, with elements of American contemporary R&B as well as British soul, stating that Malik successfully opts for a low-octane approach, from mellow soul melancholia to dark R&B, and praising the Urdu love song "Flower" in particular where Malik demonstrates "deeply centered but controlled fervor".[2] Press Play gave it an "A+ for effort", particularly for ghazal song "Flower" where he demonstrates "remarkable Urdu diction", and concludes that "it’s a winner throughout."[29] Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone gave it a generally favourable review, rating it 3 out of 5 stars. She praised Malik's range and vocals, the immersive production, and unique experimental tracks such as the neo-soul "Truth" and hypnotic intermission "Flower", but criticized the album's sexual lyrics.[44] Alexa Camp of Slant gave it a more mixed review, rating it 2.5 out of 5 stars. She praised Malik's vocals and the music production, but criticized the lyrics as "by-the-numbers pop-R&B: pleasure-obsessed, vaguely misogynist, and largely disposable."[71]

Commercial reception

Within a day of its release, Mine of Mine set an iTunes record, as the first debut album to top the iTunes charts in more than seventy countries.[79]

Track listing

Mind of Mine – Standard edition[80][81]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mind of Mindd (Intro)"
XYZ0:57
2."Pillowtalk"
  • Malik
  • Levi Lennox
  • Anthony Hannides
  • Michael Hannides
  • Joe Garrett
3:23
3."It's You"
Malay[82]3:46
4."Befour"
  • Malik
  • Ho
  • Lilly
  • Terrence "Scar" Smith
Malay[83]3:29
5."She"
  • Sampson
  • MYKL
3:09
6."Drunk"
  • Malik
  • Sampson
  • A. Hannides
  • M. Hannides
3:25
7."Intermission: Flower"
  • Malik
  • Ho
Malay[2]1:44
8."Rear View"
  • Malik
  • Ho
  • Lilly
Malay[2]3:21
9."Wrong" (featuring Kehlani)
XYZ3:32
10."Fool for You"
  • Malik
  • Wells
  • Griffin
  • Rains
  • Emerson
  • Waviest
XYZ3:22
11."Borderz"
  • Malik
  • Ho
  • Lilly
  • A. Hannides
  • M. Hannides
Malay[1]3:59
12."Truth"
  • Malik
  • Ho
  • Wells
  • Griffin
  • Rains
  • Emerson
  • Waviest
  • XYZ
  • Malay
4:05
13."Lucozade"
  • Malik
  • Wells
  • Griffin
  • Rains
  • Emerson
  • Waviest
XYZ4:12
14."TIO" (Take It Off)
MYKL2:58
Total length:45:20
Mind of Mine – Deluxe edition[80][85]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Blue"
  • Malik
  • Ho
  • Lilly
Malay3:44
16."Bright"
  • Malik
  • Ho
  • Lilly
Malay2:56
17."Like I Would"
XYZ[86]3:12
18."She Don't Love Me"
  • Malik
  • Wells
  • Griffin
  • Rains
  • Emerson
  • Waviest
XYZ4:15
Total length:59:27
Mind of Mine – Target edition[80][87]  – Bol.com Limited edition[88]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
19."Do Something Good"
  • Malik
  • Ho
  • Lilly
Malay3:51
20."Golden"
  • Malik
  • Wells
  • Griffin
  • Rains
  • Emerson
  • Waviest
XYZ3:14
Mind of Mine— Japanese edition[80]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
21."Pillowtalk" (The Living Room Session)
  • Malik
  • Lennox
  • A. Hannides
  • M. Hannides
  • Garrett
2:25
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer
  • ^[b] signifies a vocal producer
  • ^[c] signifies a co-producer

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
 [80]
TBA Vinyl Standard [89]

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  82. ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22It%27s%20You%22&refine=1
  83. ^ "Zayn shares new single "BeFour" – listen". MOBO Awards. 17 March 2016.
  84. ^ "A teaser of Zayn Malik's dreamy new track 'Drunk All Summer' is on Instagram". Digital Spy. 19 February 2016.
  85. ^ "Zayn Malik Unveils Mind Of Mine Tracklist". The Fader. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  86. ^ "ZAYN Releases New Track "Like I Would"". RCA Records. 10 March 2016.
  87. ^ "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)
  88. ^ https://www.bol.com/nl/p/mind-of-mine/9200000056865405/?suggestionType=featured_product&suggestedFor=mind%20of&originalSearchContext=media_all&originalSection=main
  89. ^ "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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