ZAYN

English singer and songwriter Zayn Malik blends warm R&B textures with a sharp ear for pop on songs bolstered by his strong tenor range. He broke into the international mainstream as one of the founding members of the boy-band-for-a-generation One Direction, conquering the globe in a matter of years. The first to embark on a solo career, he left the group in 2015 and issued his debut, Mind of Mine, a year later. More adult and risqué than 1D's material, his work shifted its focus to the bedroom, where his smooth vocals felt right at home. For his sophomore LP, he expanded his ...