Zayn is previewing his upcoming album with the release of the single, “Sideways.” The song is the latest offering from the Zayn’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, KONNAKOL, set for release on April 17th.
KONNAKOL is the follow-up to Zayn’s 2024’s critically acclaimed Room Under the Stairs, which he followed with his first-ever solo tour across the U.S., UK, and Mexico. A press release shares that the new album is “pop-forward” album and the musician’s “most culturally inspired project to date.” It continued: “The snow leopard, a profound symbol in South Asia, on the album art showcases how deeply his heritage has inspired the record.”
KONNAKOL expands on the sound fans first heard on his record-breaking debut studio album, Mind of Mine. Speaking about the new album, the musician said: “It’s that time again, I have been lucky enough to make a fifth studio album…‘Konnakol’ in its definition is the act of creating percussive sounds with one’s voice but what it means to me lies somewhere much deeper. It is a sound that holds the reverberation of a time before words existed. I have always drawn on my heritage for inspiration since I first started making my own music. This album is a development of that understanding, knowing more now than ever, who I am, where I come from and where I intend to go.”
Zayn previously released his first single from the project, “Die For Me,” accompanied by the official music video (conceptualized by Zayn and directed by Frank Borin and Ivanna Borin). See the video: HERE.
The musician will also be embarking on his largest solo tour to date, The KONNAKOL Tour, marking his first time headlining arenas and stadiums across North America, South America, Mexico and the UK. The announcement comes shortly after Zayn wrapped his first-ever Las Vegas residency, where he debuted and teased unreleased material from KONNAKOL. Additional tour info be found: HERE.
The 31-date run, kicks off on May 12th in Manchester, UK at AO Arena making stops across the globe in London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, São Paulo, and more before concluding on Friday, November 20 in Miami, FL at Kaseya Center. For ticket info, head: HERE.
See the official visualizer for ‘Sideways’ – HERE.
Stream ‘Sideways’ – HERE.
Preorder KONNAKOL – HERE.
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