Zayn Malik confirms in a recent interview that he is working on his upcoming album which will include his voice and have lyrics

Alex shared with the audience that they’re in her childhood home in Pennsylvania, the state where Zayn is currently living in. When asked why he chose Pennsylvania over the usual trendy spots in the US, Zayn said he’s been coming to the place with his ex (he’s been co-parenting his daughter with Gigi Hadid). He fell in love with its calm and chill vibes and just wanted to take a break from the busy scene. He also shared his recent hobbies such as painting, cooking, and raising pets.

Malik, 30, shot to fame as part of the boyband One Direction but was the first to leave the group in 2015 to pursue a solo career.

He has also been in the spotlight for his on-off relationship with American model Gigi Hadid, which ended in 2021 after the singer entered a no-contest plea to four charges of harassment. He has completed his sentence of 360 days on probation and anger management programmes.

“People always think it is super random,” he said, describing the north-eastern US state as “calm, chill, and super urban”. He said the surroundings resmbled those of his Bradford home.

Malik said he felt “more at home” than in any so-called trendy spots. He said he enjoyed “Wawa sub” — a fast-food sandwich.

But what’s getting the internet buzzing is the wealth of insights he unpacked about his time with his former band, One Direction. Zayn said that it took time for him to process the whirlwind of success he faced during his teen years (their superstar fame kicked off in 2010).

He then explained that he wanted to be the first among his group to make a record and do his own thing, which is why he left in 2015.

Zayn also said that he can now look back on all their great experiences in a much fonder light compared to the time he decided to leave. Without any hint of bitterness, he simply stated that they grew sick of each other and the group had run its course.