Zayn Malik

About

Zayn Malik, whose full name is Zain Javadd Malik, was born on January 12, 1993, in Bradford, England. He is an internationally renowned singer and songwriter, best known as a former member of the British boy band One Direction. Zayn joined One Direction in 2010 through the British singing competition show X Factor, but left the band in 2015 to pursue a solo music career. His debut solo album, "Mind of Mine," went to number one in multiple countries and his hit single "Pillowtalk," made him the first British artist to debut at number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.

Associated With

Zayn Malik rose to fame as a member of the band One Direction, which was formed on the reality show "The X Factor" in 2010. Over the years, Malik has had various professional collaborations with renowned musicians, including Taylor Swift on the song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever," and Sia on "Dusk Till Dawn." Outside music, he has dabbled in the fashion industry, launching a collection called "Zayn x Versus" with Versace. In terms of personal associations, Malik has had a high profile relationship with model Gigi Hadid, with whom he shares a daughter. Over the years, he has also been linked with several other famous faces such as Perrie Edwards from the band Little Mix.

Career Highlights

• 2010: Zayn Malik began his career as part of the British boy band One Direction, which was formed on the reality TV show "The X Factor".
• 2012: One Direction won the BRIT Award for "Best British Single" for the track "What Makes You Beautiful". Later that year, they also won three MTV Video Music Awards.
• 2013: Malik, appearing with One Direction, won the American Music Award for "Best Pop/Rock Album".
• 2014: One Direction won the BRIT Award for "British Group", making them the first and only group in the 21st century to have won the award twice.
• 2015: Malik announced his decision to leave One Direction to pursue a solo career.
• 2016: Malik released his debut solo album "Mind of Mine", which debuted at number one in the UK and US. He became the first British male solo artist to debut at number one in both the UK and US with a debut single and debut album. The same year, he won the American Music Award for "New Artist of the Year".
• 2017: Malik and Taylor Swift won the Best Collaboration at the MTV Video Music Awards for "I Don’t Wanna Live Forever". He also won Top New Artist at the Billboard Music Awards.
• 2018: His second album "Icarus Falls" was released, although it didn't have the same commercial success as his first; however, it was critically acclaimed for its matured sound.
• 2020: Zayn Malik released his third studio album, "Nobody is Listening", which managed to reach the top ten in several countries.
• 2021: Malik won the iHeartRadio Music Award for "Best Cover Song" for his rendition of "A Whole New World" with Zhavia Ward.

Notable Awards

• Zayn Malik has received several awards throughout his career since he left boy band One Direction. Here's a few of them:
• British Single of the Year for "PILLOWTALK" at the 2018 BRIT Awards.
• New Artist of the Year at the 2016 American Music Awards.
• Top New Artist at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.
• Best Music Video for "PILLOWTALK" at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
• Best Collaboration for "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" (with Taylor Swift) at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
• Best Breakthrough Act at the 2016 MTV Italian Music Awards.
• Outstanding Achievement in Music at The Asian Awards in 2015.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Zayn Malik Song/Album?

Zayn Malik, former member of One Direction, has found individual success in his solo career, particularly with his debut album "Mind of Mine" (2016), which is arguably his most popular. It debuted at number one in several countries, including the UK and US, and was praised for its R&B influence. The standout single from the album, "Pillowtalk", achieved notable global chart success, charting at number one in multiple countries including the USA and the UK. The song's music video further boosted its popularity thanks to the guest appearance from model Gigi Hadid, Malik's long-term girlfriend. The album marked a distinct departure from Malik's previous pop work with One Direction and established him as a mature solo artist with a unique style.

How Did Zayn Malik Get Famous?

Zayn Malik got his initial fame as part of the boy band One Direction. In 2010, he auditioned as a solo contestant on the reality TV music competition show, The X Factor UK. Despite being eliminated as a solo act, he was brought back alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson to form the group One Direction. The group went on to become one of the most successful boy bands in music history, garnering millions of fans worldwide. Zayn's vocal talents, charismatic personality, and unique style contributed significantly to his rise to fame. After leaving One Direction in 2015, he launched a solo career that further increased his prominence.