'Good times': Zayn Malik sparks social media frenzy with announcement of new album 'Room Under The Stairs'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Zayn Malik is making a big comeback to music with his incredible voice, as he just announced his new album 'Room Under The Stairs'. Fans were thrilled by the title and announcement, and many shared their excitement on platform X (formerly Twitter).

However, Malik recently caused concern among fans when his foot was run over by a car as he was leaving Paris Fashion Week. This event marked his first major outing in six years.

Zayn Malik set to release to new album in May

According to the Daily Mail, Malik made an official announcement about his new album 'Room Under The Stairs' on Wednesday. The former One Direction member had been hinting at something big for the past week, and now he's shared the news with his fans.

Malik has already unveiled the first single, titled 'What I Am,' which is scheduled for release this Friday, March 15, according to the Daily Mail. The full album 'Room Under the Stairs' will follow in two months on May 17.

To announce the album's availability for pre-order, Malik shared some illustrations along with the message, "ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS 
17.05.2024 PRE-ORDER FRIDAY"

As per the Daily Mail, Malik recently cleaned up his Instagram page and posted a single reel, signaling the start of a new era as he gears up for the release of his self-penned fourth studio album. The video featured a variety of visuals, music, and a voiceover.

In the voiceover, Malik explained the album's intention and what he hopes listeners will take away from it. He said, "I think the intention behind this album fully is for the listener to get more insight on me personally as a human being - my ambitions, my fears - and for them to have a connection with that. And that's why it's so raw, you know, it's just me writing this. I didn't want anyone else to be in between me and the music, and the music and the people listening to it."

According to the Daily Mail, Malik collaborated with nine-time Grammy Award-winning country music producer Dave Cobb on the upcoming album.

In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Malik teased a surprising new direction for his upcoming record, promising a departure from his usual sound. He hinted at a more narrative-driven approach, weaving in personal experiences, including mentions of his daughter.

According to the Daily Mail, Malik's life as a father is a shared venture, with him and supermodel ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid splitting custody of their daughter Khai down the middle. Their high-profile couple broke up in 2021, amid rumors of a clash with Gigi's mom, Yolanda.

Between dropping singles, Malik also dipped his toes into the world of film, taking on the role of executive music producer for the animated flick '10 Lives'. Malik's last album, 'Nobody Is Listening', was released back in 2021, as highlighted by Rolling Stone.

According to the News International, Malik staged an unplanned gig on 'The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon'. Armed with his hit track 'What I Am', he hijacked Fallon's laptop and left the host scratching his head with a mysterious note.

"Jimmy, look right for my album," it read. Fallon soon unveiled a poster of Malik's latest project, drumming up excitement for its release.

Social media users say they are 'proud' of Zayn Malik

A user wrote, "this album is gonna be a masterpiece i just know it, we absolutely can’t wait!!"

Another user wrote, "wasn’t ready for this."

A user commented, "Good times are around the corner. I can feel it."

Another user commented, "This title 🥹🤌🏼 Can't wait to see what emotional journey @zaynmalik takes us on with this one 🎶."

A user stated, "SO SO PROUD OF YOU AND EXCITED FOR THIS! ❤️"