Zayn Malik has delighted fans as he debuted new single Die For Me during his Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Wednesday night.
The singer has dropped the new track the same week as his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson release their new music.
As Zayn took to the stage in Sin City, he offered fans their first glimpse into his next solo era, debuting brand-new material and confirming his long-awaited fifth studio album will arrive ‘pretty soon’.
The Pillowtalk hitmaker surprised the crowd with five new singles but kept their titles under wraps and only revealing the name of track Die For Me.
Addressing the crowd early in the set, Zayn confirmed new music is imminent, ‘I’ve been in the studio a little bit. I got a new record coming for you guys pretty soon.’
He added: ‘I’m really excited about that… I’ll be playing some songs tonight for the first time. For you guys.’
Zayn Malik has delighted fans as he debuted new single Die For Me during his Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Wednesday night
The singer has dropped the new track the same week as his former One Direction bandmates Harry Styles (pictured) and Louis Tomlinson release their new music
Fans attending the residency – which ends on January 31 – can enter a Z5 listening booth to hear snippets of Zayn’s new music.
A press release notes that: ‘The shows are only the beginning of what will be a massive year for ZAYN as he gears up for his next chapter.’
Zayn has previously hinted that his next album will serve as a spiritual continuation of Mind of Mine, a record that topped charts upon its release in 2016.
Speaking during a recent livestream, he said: ‘The next album is soon. I have been working on some cool s*** in South Asian music and bringing those influences into my music as well.’
He added: ‘It is like pop, R’n’B, and a lot of Indian influences. The record is like a continuation of Mind of Mine in that sense. I might have some songs coming out in Urdu, too.’
It comes as One Direction fans have claimed that Louis has ‘thrown shade’ at Harry as the former bandmates prepare to drop new music on the same day.
Louis, 34, is set to drop his album How Did I Get Here? on Friday, January 23, the same day Harry, 31, has announced he will be releasing his new single, Aperture.
Three-time Grammy Award winner Harry has already gained huge attention online after revealing his new album Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally and single.
As Zayn took to the stage in Sin City, he offered fans their first glimpse into his next solo era, debuting material and confirming his long-awaited fifth studio album will arrive ‘pretty soon’
he Pillowtalk hitmaker surprised the crowd with five new singles but kept their titles under wraps and only revealing the name of track Die For Me
Addressing the crowd early in the set, Zayn confirmed new music is imminent, ‘I’ve been in the studio a little bit. I got a new record coming for you guys pretty soon’
He added: ‘I’m really excited about that… I’ll be playing some songs tonight for the first time. For you guys’
The As It Was hitmaker is bound to shoot to number one in the charts which is unfortunate for Louis, who will be hoping for a number one single and album as well.
Taking to X ahead of the release, Louis appears to be aware of the conundrum and asked his 28.8million X followers for their ‘help cutting through the noise’.
He penned: ‘Going to need your help over the next few days to cut through the noise. Time to give this record the moment it deserves!’
Fans quickly took to the comments to ask the Lemonade singer if he is ‘throwing shade’ at his former bandmate Harry.
They wrote: ‘”cut through the noise” why do I feel like this is harry shade?; Is he trying to shade… Harry?; Oh Harry Styles when I catch you’.
Louis hasn’t responded to accusations of making a dig at the Watermelon Sugar singer but did post a ‘thank you’ to those who had supported him.
He penned: ‘Let me take this moment to say thank you to every single person that has supported me over the years. You are throughout this record and everything I do.
‘This album would never have sounded the way it does without all the power and confidence you lot have given me. Thank you, thank you, thank you! How did I get here?’
Daily Mail have contacted Louis’ representatives for comment.
It comes as One Direction fans claimed that Louis has ‘thrown shade’ at Harry as the former bandmates prepare to drop new music on the same day
Louis, 34, is set to drop his album How Did I Get Here? on Friday, January 23, the same day Harry, 31, has announced he will be releasing his new single, Aperture; pictured 2013
Taking to X ahead of the release, Louis appears to be aware of the conundrum and asked his 28.8million X followers for their ‘help cutting through the noise’
It has been a busy week for Directioners as Harry and Louis prepare to drop new music, Zayn Malik kicked-off his Las Vegas residency and Niall teased a new single Drive Safe with singer Myles Smith.
Louis showed his support to Niall on Instagram writing, ‘Love this!’ under the announcement post.
So far, Louis, who’s 2022 album Faith in the Future secured number one in the UK, has released three singles for his new album How Did I Get Here?, titled Imposter, Palaces, and Lemonade.
Lemonade managed to crack the top 30 in the UK singles chart after being release in September but follow-up single Palaces failed to make a splash.
Harry has previously released three solo albums, Harry Styles (2017), Fine Line (2019), and Harry’s House (2022).
The British star has gone on to win three Grammy Awards, one for singer Watermelon Sugar and two for his album Harry’s House.
Harry and Louis’ relationship has been a complicated over the years, with plenty of rumours that they had fallen out in 2015 when One Direction split.
The pair denied the speculation, with their bandmate Niall Horan calling them all ‘brothers’, which they have all reiterated at various times in the decade since.
As Harry announced his new album Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, which is set to be released on March 6, he paid a subtle tribute to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
Fans quickly took to the comments to ask the Lemonade singer if he is ‘throwing shade’ at his former bandmate Harry
Harry has already gained huge attention after revealing his new album Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally and single which is bound to shoot to number one which is unfortunate for Louis
The singer, who found fame with Liam in the band in 2010, honoured his friend in a sweet way while announcing his new music.
Liam died from polytrauma age 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16, 2024.
His funeral, which was held in Amersham, Bucks, was attended by all of his former bandmates: Harry, Zayn, Niall and Louis.
One of the floral tributes visible on the day was in the shape of a set of bowling pins, which were a nod to Liam’s favourite pastime.
This was referenced by Harry in the images to announce his new album, where he is wearing a bowling pin print shirt underneath a yellow jumper and red tie.
Liam had spent his birthday in August bowling with his family and girlfriend Kate Cassidy just weeks before he fell from the hotel balcony.
He took to Snapchat during the celebrations and was full of jokes teasing to his followers that his security guard would be sacked if he beat him again bowling.
In 2012, the Daily Mail documented how the One Direction bandmates spend their free time, with Harry and Liam opting for a game of bowling.
The two friends were photographed bowling together during a Christmas break that year in Southport, England.
Meanwhile Niall Horan (R) teased a new single Drive Safe with singer Myles Smith (L) and Louis showed his support on Instagram writing, ‘Love this!’ under the announcement post
Harry and Louis found fame on The X Factor in 2010 alongside One Direction bandmate Niall, Zayn and the late Liam Payne; pictured 2013
Following Liam’s death, Harry and the rest of the band described feeling ‘completely devastated’.
‘In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say,’ they said.
‘But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.
‘The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.
‘We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.’
Louis, Harry and Zayn all later released separate tributes.
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