Zayn Malik on 4 February, unveiled details of his new studio album ‘Konnakol’.
Malik’s fifth album ‘Konnakol’ will be released on 17 April with the album’s lead record, ‘Die For Me’ arriving this Friday (6 February).
Throughout the residency, fans could take part in a ‘Z5’ listening booth experience where they could hear snippets of his new material.
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”, according to NME.
The new album is described in a press statement as a “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.”
The snow leopard imagery first appeared at Malik’s recent Las Vegas residency, with some fans correctly suspecting it could be an Easter egg that hinted at more new work to come.
Malik released his fourth solo album, ‘Room Under The Stairs’, in 2024. Upon announcing his run of Vegas shows, a press release promised a “massive year” ahead for the singer in 2026.