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Zayn Malik Returns With New Song About Needing 'Somebody' to Love


Days after Zayn Malik announced his fourth solo album, the former One Direction member released a folk-inspired song, ‘What I Am’

Zayn MalikJacopo Raule/Getty ImagesAfter fans speculated that Malik, 31, was ditching his pop and R&B sound for something more folksy, the former One Direction member kicked off his new era on Friday, March 15, with the release of “What I Am.” The new single comes days after he announced that his fourth solo album, Room Under the Stairs, will arrive on May 17. With a low-key vibe featuring guitars, pianos and drums, Malik’s new song sees him sing about how he’s been “readin’ old s–t and I can’t make sense of it.” He adds that there’s “no conspiracy that can save me” and “livin’ in the moment feels good to me till it hurts and I need somebody.” “What I Am” is a departure from the techno production of his prior single, “Love Like This.” Released in July 2023, the song featured a sparse drum-and-bass sound, putting his AutoTuned vocals in the forefront.

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