Here's Your First Listen of Zayn's Solo Album

It's been almost 8 months since Zayn Malik left One Direction. And today, in a cover story for Fader, he gives us a taste of his new music. "It's quite a personal album," he says. "We wanted to make it quite real and genuine." Zayn explains his musical influences from listening to Bollywood as a kid to discovering his dad's records. He also sheds light on why he left One Direction. "It's a nice feeling to come out of a place where you are being told what to do." Click play to hear "Befour," a track from his forthcoming album. And read the full interview on the magazine's website.

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