The issue is that he refuses to promote his music. Pillowtalk until today has 0 (!) Live performances. He cancelled many performances last minute due to his anxiety. I feel like his label wanted him to be big and spent a lot of cash on his first album but kinda gave up on him after he didn't want to promote his music. A shame. His second album has many good songs

@keeeey2871

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like he could do one of those performances that a lot of artists did during quarantine, where it was just them, a camera, and a band. He doesn't need to do live performances, but personal live, acoustic, or acapella performances can help promote his music.

@Hey-kf5er

2 жыл бұрын

He used to preform so much with 1D and looked pretty comfortable on stage, theoretically he should be used to it, I wonder what happened that made him more anxious to preform

@shineinstars

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hey-kf5er maybe the hate he got for leaving? idk

@CrustyUgg

2 жыл бұрын

If he's gonna have anxiety to the point where he can't even perform then he needs to give it up. A lot of anxiety is self induced and ppl just need to get out of their own way

@bruhlips4498

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hey-kf5er well believe me, I would know that, when you got buddies singing on that stage with you rather than being alone… it’s SOOO much easier

*”Nobody’s Listening” is sooo fire. If he branded himself more, he’d most definitely be on top with the likes of The Weeknd imo. But I can completely understand the anxiety side of life. All of his projects are really great, he’s heavily underrated*

@jalennelson6821

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think he gives a shit. The relentless 1D schedule killed all interest for him to have a standard career. He’d rather just released whatever when he feels like it.

@kobewankenobi248

2 жыл бұрын

@@jalennelson6821 completely agree

@jalennelson6821

2 жыл бұрын

@@kobewankenobi248 his attitude towards making music feels like he's trying to pull off a Frank Ocean, letting the music do on its own with no promo, but sadly he doesn't have the personality nor power to do it, and while he still has a fanbase, it slowly dwindles down

@lizzy4868

2 жыл бұрын

The whole era was iconic

@michael-pg8fi

2 жыл бұрын

The album is boring his personality is also just bland. Harry styles at least has the personality and makes much more interesting music.

I think it’s easier to be a more reserved artist when you already have a background. Zayn needed to do some of those interviews so that people know about him as a single artist and to his new audience outside of One Direction. People aren’t going to talk about you if they don’t know about you. It’s a difficult balance for every artist and I’m not sure Zayn got it right.

@joyandpeacefullaughter5307

2 жыл бұрын

The Weeknd barely has any interviews out there and keeps breaking records. Zayn's, work is not just that good, for him to keep hiding and not milk his celebrity status to make bank 🤷. If he wants to remain low key, no problem.

@emilia123zz

2 жыл бұрын

@@joyandpeacefullaughter5307 I definitely agree that Zayn work is just not enough to remain relevant, but whilst the Weekend does not necessarily do interviews etc he does do publicity stunts. The whole fake plastic surgery thing on his face was a stunt to get attention to the music album about to drop. I don’t think Zayn even wants to do that so no one even knows his music is dropping. Kinda ironic that he called his third album, no one is listening.

@brittneyking4284

2 жыл бұрын

@@joyandpeacefullaughter5307 true, I hope he’s alright. Maybe he’s trying to rid himself of his celebrity status?

@makenzieschmidt7577

2 жыл бұрын

my opinion is that zayn assumes the 1d fame is gonna last him forever. i dont think he realizes that his fanbase is growing up the same as him. were not just a bunch of teen girls crying over hot brits anymore. were adults with lives of our own now and music is our hobby or for fun. were trying to survive a pandemic. other than his legal issues and the birth of his daughter can anyone even say theyve heard zayn be talked about at all in the last 2 years?

@pqrt1924

2 жыл бұрын

@@makenzieschmidt7577 hes making music for the sake of making music he does not give a fuck why would he assume the fame would last that long lol

He was objectively the most vocally talented in 1D. I don’t think he likes being famous or as he says a “social character” which definitely contributes to his popularity decreasing among other reasons lol. It seems he just likes making music and making a living off of it tbh. I personally didn’t rlly connect with his latest project but hope he does release more!

@sunflowerbabe6565

2 жыл бұрын

He was definitely the most vocally talented

@l5468

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Didn't vibe with his latest project either but some songs were really nice. I still feel sad that Icarus Falls didn't do well, the album was so beautiful (although it was quite long indeed).

@tyesheasmith7781

2 жыл бұрын

He definitely was the most vocally gifted

@mazvitaselemani

2 жыл бұрын

@@sunflowerbabe6565 that's what objectively means

@user-qp5xh9ky4t

2 жыл бұрын

some of yall in this comment section don't know what objectively means lol

I always felt that Zayn was never really into being in the music industry 100%. when he went to X Factor, he didn’t even knew what was gonna happened. And then everything just went so fast that he didn’t had the time to think if this was something that he really wanted or just something he stumbled upon. He’s very talented and has an amazing voice but maybe it’s not for him, especially if it takes a toll on his mental health.

@livemellifluously

2 жыл бұрын

completely agree, i also remember him being frustrated that when he was recording songs for 1d they made him sound more pop, they tried to change his voice and style of singing... from the beginning he was always like that.

@skyla_van_porche

2 жыл бұрын

yeah that was i thought.. he's not like other celebrity that pursue their passion to be a singer, a performer, a true artist and famous,like we know some artist has beautiful story chassing their dream, but zayn.. like it was never ever crossed his mind probably 😳 it just happend and never expected

@great10toes40

Жыл бұрын

@@skyla_van_porche tbh the other One direction members have spoken about it too, they didn't chase this fame originally like most other artists grind for, it kind of just happened before they knew what was going on, Zayn said he didn't even sing to his father before his X factor audition he just had a friend say he's good at singing and he wanted to see if it was true, next min they're put in this group on X factor given 5 MINS to decide if they're cool with it (literally not kidding) their debut was a smash hit and we know the story None of them come from music backgrounds or family from the music industry, they blew up from day 1, but we're still so young it's easy to see how you guys rushed along

As a Zayn fan, it extremely frustrating that zayn himself can’t still understand ( or seem to at least) that there is a big difference between being a “celebrity” and connecting with your fans. The connection is important more than anything and I wish he understood that fully. EDIT ( FEBRUARY 8TH, 2022) : Wow okay, I seriously didn’t expect this much traction for my little comment 😅. But seriously, I honestly want zayn to do what’s best for him and I have no doubt he knows what he’s doing, I just wish he utilized more of his fanbase and built a stronger foundation with us. And OF course he doesn’t HAVE to tour , but it’d be nice for him to. That is all I meant by what I said. Also, I do NOT appreciate the k-pop slander in the comments. I LOVE k-pop and my fave groups are BTS and Twice ❤️❤️ Carry on now!!

@shirleypl903

2 жыл бұрын

I have to say I agree though I believe he has the talent and personality to become a mainstream success BUT it may not be what he really wants which coming from 1d I can understand why he may not be as keen to be on that same level again. Though that is no excuse for not going on tours or doing performances here and there. I know he wants to let the music speak for itself but it's necessary to give back to the fans as well in terms of live performances. He has released three albums and he hasn't toured not one- that's preposterous to me. Luckily the fans are still here for him but it's still not right. I would love to go to one of his concerts and see Pillowtalk, Entertainer and more songs being performed and yet nothing.

@nthuthukomdluli1052

2 жыл бұрын

The Weeknd is mystic and still super successful

@shirleypl903

2 жыл бұрын

@Louis Kingsta I understand but come on he's been saying this since 2017 it's now 2022. I mean surely things should have changed by now right? Look I like Zayn and his music plus I consider myself to be a z-squad but fans excusing his lack of performances is just not going to fly anymore. I'm sorry but he is not the first nor will he be the last artist to deal with performance anxiety. Adele had it as well but guess what she did what she had to do to deal with it so she could go onstage and perform because it is A PART OF HER JOB. The same line of thinking should be applied to Zayn as well. He needs to stop using his anxiety as a crutch for not doing the basic minimum. There are lots of people in the industry who aren't half as talented as him but are still thriving based on sheer perseverance and hard work where as you have Zayn that has the undeniable talent but is letting it go to waste. It's a shame really.

@maddie9655

2 жыл бұрын

@@nthuthukomdluli1052 zayn needs to take a page from The Weeknd. abel is a mystery, BUT he is still open and connective to his fans. I think zayn just doesn’t understand that if you don’t put yourself out there nobody is going to care enough to support you and go out of their way to buy your music or tours.

@crystalcastillo7575

2 жыл бұрын

@@nthuthukomdluli1052 but Abel still talks to us on twitter.

Zayn can learn from ed sheeran who is private AND friendly to his fans too. Make that connection with fans, I understand he is a private person who has anxiety (we can never know what happens behind the scene). But he has potential, fans, and the money isnt bad either. He needs to learn how to be private but still PROFESSIONAL. U cant keep cancelling events, it takes a village to create one, the team has job to do to make living too..

@tikikeram850

2 жыл бұрын

Ed is private , but Zayn too much private . I hope he learn from Ed .

@founderofself

Жыл бұрын

He ain't just private. He is introverted

"Zayn's idealized potential that he showed at the beginning of his career has always been more compelling than the actual product he's released" Damn, accurate, but damn.

@ceciliatoledo837

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, i was a huge fan of him when mind of mine was released, but everything after just disappointed me

@emiliomarbanjr

2 жыл бұрын

@@ceciliatoledo837 Same here. Loved Mind of Mine but damn that i couldn't get myself listen to the other projects. And about "Mind of Mine" i already stopped listening to the songs i loved from that album, i just forgot about them basically. Honest is hella right on that statement.

@unpopularopinion1076

2 жыл бұрын

I've literally been saying this for the longest. Imo, Zayn's debut album was the best out of the other 1D boys. However, he definitely experienced an artistic decline after mind of mine. It's so weird, because he will get multiple viral tweets about his potential and vocals with over 100k+ likes, but it's just not translating to his music sales and I can see why. His music now is okay, but it's not TIO, Wrong, or as catchy as pillowtalk.

@lsy2218

2 жыл бұрын

i really disagree. We all have different tastes but to me his new music is much better, it just isn't based on 1 genre it has influences from all over and people probably got used to the mind of mine style so much. But his lyricism and voice, emotions it all got better. In terms of catchiness look up flight of the stars, too much, still got time... Like i said in comment once again i think people are not used to his style and approach and its badly promoted so people easily accept it as "not good"

@rebeccakurian7462

2 жыл бұрын

@@lsy2218 Exactly. Icarus Falls and Nobody Is Listening are my favourite albums ever

I mean it’s been the same story for years. Not many argue about his talent. The songs he’s put out have been really impressive. But when you don’t promote your music at all…the charts/sales won’t be as impressive. But he’s said for years he really doesn’t care about any of that, so fair play to him. If he continues to release music, it really doesn’t matter for me how popular he becomes.

@tinaburger4136

2 жыл бұрын

This ! You get him he lets the music do the talking

@Dominicn123

2 жыл бұрын

well he tried to have sex with yolanda hadid (gigi's mom) by shoving her into a dresser and yelling lewd things while trying to undress her so maybe he shouldn't be a celebrity lol? so glad that yolanda was able to resis because Gigi would NOT have been happy omg!!!! Zayn whata weirdo lol

@orenhorvat1554

2 жыл бұрын

Harry didn't really promote Fine Line yet it was a complete success all over the globe, the difference is that Harry does shows and concerts while connecting with his fans, while Zayn does neither and just drops music without many people caring.

@KyleBear1

2 жыл бұрын

@@orenhorvat1554 Harry heavily promoted Fine Line lol

@redvelvetsexpiredicecream

2 жыл бұрын

@@orenhorvat1554 he hosted snl and went on everything from Graham norton to crosswalk musical.

What's happening with Zayn is that he chose the wrong career for his personality/lifestyle. He wants to be a musician and make millions but is not willing to play the game and be part of the mainstream music industry. Unfortunately you can't have it both ways. You release an album you have to promote it, you have to go on tour, you have to interact with fans and perform the music and he doesn't want to do that. He needs either compromise or to retire and find something else to do.

@yendaaaa

2 жыл бұрын

Disagree. Many artists are completely fine either one, being independent, and two, releasing music when they want to, on their own terms, with lessened restrictions and oversight. that’s why some artists are very low key.

@INA-ry9wj

2 жыл бұрын

@@yendaaaa You think that's what Zayn wants though? He could've done that from the beginning without a record label. Why have a record label then?

@geopbb

2 жыл бұрын

Or he can just make his music and be listened by his old and loyal fans, making enough money to live with his career as a singer, as he already does.

@valeskacanas9187

2 жыл бұрын

@@INA-ry9wj people are allowed to change their minds. People also grow and may find they want a different way of life. Also people doing things differently shouldn't be abhorred just because its something outside our scope or understanding. I'm actually interested that his 2 to 3 album contract with RCA has finished back in August and he decided NOT to renew it. I'd be interested to see if he continues as an independent artist, and how would that look like in terms of him releasing music. Prince had so many disagreements with Warner Bros and finding a way around them in the 90s becoming The Artist Formally known as Prince and changing his name to a symbol. He was ridiculed by the general public and the media alike (especially as WB had put alot of money into Prince)- but it later after many years revealed that it was the only legal way he could release music as WB owned his name 'Prince". 90s Prince is my fav. love the ballsy move to side step WB (meaning he was portrayed as being difficult, not as present on the media or shown as much as his 80s WB owned Prince days), playing funk music and his band the New Power Generation one of the most amazing bands to have graced the stage.

@AirOfficalz

2 жыл бұрын

@@yendaaaa I agree, there is some artists that don’t have to do promo and stuff to make good money, it looks like he just needs to figure it out how to do that. But… he has anxiety and it seems as if he doesn’t have the intellect and the right people around him to do that and be successful in his own ways. There is one artist that comes to my mind that does that, he doesn’t do promo and isn’t in the mainstream, but he has great fan interaction and has it all figured out without doing all that extra shit.

Honestly he had the most potential from the one direction to become the biggest pop star we ever knew. It's sad that he went this way...

@pjmathison9787

2 жыл бұрын

I think Harry would always the breakout star. Zayn had the most potential to have the most acclaim

@taytoosharma7003

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he was the best 1d member for me but sadly she doesn't even promote his music after going solo

@jalennelson6821

2 жыл бұрын

@@pjmathison9787 To be fair boybands are geared to having a frontman, and that was Harry Styles. It’s also a plus that he’s outgoing whereas from what I know, Zayn is more reserved. With a voice like Zayn’s though I feel like he really should be much bigger than he is

@VincentA824

2 жыл бұрын

@@pjmathison9787 why would Zayn have more acclaim?

@pjmathison9787

2 жыл бұрын

@@VincentA824 I meant critical acclaim. Like personally I feel Harry had the most pop potential to be a star in movies and music however I feel zayn would’ve been seen as the best talent.

Icarus Falls is a true masterpiece. From the instrumental, the vibe… to the vocals and the lyrics. I will never shut up about it. I totally respect him for not wanting to interact with the public and only reaching his fans through his music and interviews about his music. If that’s the way he wants it them I’m happy for him. I’m just sad he doesn’t get to experience the joy his fans have for his music and that kind of connection with them because the media is constantly trying to out his private matters and he’s rather not risk it. I really wish the best for him, hope one day he can enjoy his life to the fullest and be at peace

@Dominicn123

2 жыл бұрын

well he tried to have sex with yolanda hadid (gigi's mom) by shoving her into a dresser and yelling lewd things while trying to undress her so maybe he shouldn't be a celebrity lol? so glad that yolanda was able to resis because Gigi would NOT have been happy omg!!!! Zayn whata weirdo lol

@pzz708

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dominicn123 wtf is wrong with you? Why are you spreading false information around?

@tejashwi8563

2 жыл бұрын

agree with everything you say

@enxhikote4530

2 жыл бұрын

Big up sis!!

@enxhikote4530

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dominicn123 wtf are you talking about

It’s sad because he has so much potential, his voice is amazing

@jalennelson6821

2 жыл бұрын

The thing about zayn is he literally does nothing. He don’t do shows, He don’t do interviews, He don’t do anything for his music except drop music randomly sometimes. It doesn’t help his numbers. Also his fanbase is mostly international

@chhavisharma7338

2 жыл бұрын

@@jalennelson6821 he doesn't like that side of the business, he also has performance anxiety and I'm sure the 5 years of non-stop touring with One Direction didn't help. He still has very high streaming numbers and fans, so I don't think he has got a problem for now.

@pinxity

2 жыл бұрын

He had potential to be kinda iconic with the image he had and the style of music he was making, unlike liams generic pop lol. He could probably still bounce back tho

@a.g9791

2 жыл бұрын

@@chhavisharma7338 he just wants to keep that mysterious personality. But I think his moneys running out

@zarryspaces

2 жыл бұрын

@@a.g9791 Sure, that's why each year his net worth is increasing

As an R&B fan from the U.K., this is so frustrating. We hoped ZAYN’s blend of Pop/r&b would give our scene more visibility. For those who don’t know, R&B is kinda a ‘cottage industry’ in the U.K., it’s just not that popular. Lots of r&b leaning singers who get signed will be discouraged from the genre and told by UK labels to do edm/house records instead. R&B music spoke to ZAYN tho, so for him, as a high visibility mainstream artist to drop his debut album, and it be so r&b influenced, that was exciting! The way he mixed Urdu into his interludes as well, I was so excited. I was thinking, he can really break boundaries and mix pop / r&b and / Asian sounds from his culture..so much opportunities and potential. The U.K. hasn’t had many international r&b stars so it actually meant a lot and we were excited for the future. As we were excited for Leona Lewis’ blends of r&b and pop, Jorja’s jazzy soulfulness and Labrinth’s endless creativity, they all unfortunately seemed to have fizzled in mainstream appeal. It’s a shame.

@pasinduweerawardhana2168

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting this 👌 It always feels refreshing when people from zayn's motherland appreciating / talking about him.

Handshaking, promotion, touring, fake smiles, playing games. Zayn doesn't really give a damn about these fake things and that's the reason why I freaking love him so much.

I think he’s one of the most talented male vocalists currently (I’m biased obviously). I know people call his music boring, but I think he’s over trying to produce a chart-topping banger and instead just wants to make low key chill songs. I fully believe that had he wanted to be a solo superstar, he would have become one because he’s got the looks, aesthetic, and voice.

@mychaelabeauregard8389

2 жыл бұрын

They call it boring because he came from a group that mostly centered around pop music and he’s always wanted to do r&b . People expected him to go the pop route like his counterparts and that was never gonna happen

@deecartier7376

2 жыл бұрын

@@mychaelabeauregard8389 r&b lits it's his fans 2 he just boring 💀

@tejashwi8563

2 жыл бұрын

@@mychaelabeauregard8389 i feel like the people who call his music boring are used to edm as well as pop since those are more popular. his music is amazing and are for people who understand deep lyrics

@Azazil.levthn

2 жыл бұрын

@@tejashwi8563 Maybe, i'm a rock fan and i like some of Zayn's songs, but far from boring. Just not my type

@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147

2 жыл бұрын

Atleast you mention the bias

Zayn clearly doesn’t care about fame he just wants to make music

@fashahaidid

2 жыл бұрын

yup

@douma1131

2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone gets him

@Sara-gz1lp

2 жыл бұрын

I know a lot of people who are passionate about music because it shows in everything they do. Trust me when I say he isn’t one of those people

@sidharthdell

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so true

Honestly all the 1d guys are so impressive. Zayn doesn't promote his songs, Harry doesn't do collabs and Niall only collabs with talented people and makes amazing songs and Liam and Louis only recently dropped their albums yet they get billion streams on Spotify. So i don't care what anyone says they're all talented

@thumbelinanadya4625

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Zayn's music is really beautiful, and I particularly love how he incorporates Qawwali/Hindustaani ghazal elements into his vocals. Mind of Mine is one of my favourite albums, and Icarus Falls and Nobody is Listening had good songs as well. The problem is a complete lack of proper promotion and a niche. Icarus Falls also made the same mistake Nicki and Drake had with their last album - way too many songs, it gets boring and has no story or journey which ties a listener to the album.

@taylorbew1854

2 жыл бұрын

I think the length for Icarus Falls made sense. I think it told a story pretty well. I do think it would have been wayyy better as a 20/20 experience type album though

@Dominicn123

2 жыл бұрын

well he tried to have sex with yolanda hadid (gigi's mom) by shoving her into a dresser and yelling lewd things while trying to undress her so maybe he shouldn't be a celebrity lol? so glad that yolanda was able to resis because Gigi would NOT have been happy omg!!!! Zayn whata weirdo lol

@AliAhmed-ve5xl

2 жыл бұрын

Qawwali is Mughal and central Asian Pakistanis made qawwali not Indians

@AliAhmed-ve5xl

2 жыл бұрын

@@taylorbew1854 Zayn doesn't even like Indians Qawwali is Muslim songs with Pakistanis and Mughals

@hibaomair3160

2 жыл бұрын

@Balochi boy dont be mean, and yes, Im also a Pakistani

Honestly I always knew that Zayn would never be big when he left b/c he was always way too shy. Harry always had the biggest chance to be a star b/c of his charisma & his ability to connect with us fans.

@jirimijirimijirimi

Жыл бұрын

lmao never big? Zayn at his peak was huge music-wise!

Well maybe if he didn't want to be a popstar, he should've taken independent route. But he signed with a major label, and adding that massive hype after leaving 1d, no wonder music execs and managers wanted to profit and make him a big solo name (and they failed eventually). And honestly, even if I hate RCA, I would be mad at him too bc he seemed as if he wanted to have a career but didn't want to do any sort of promo.

@realtalk6195

Жыл бұрын

Being indy means doing promotion too, sometimes more than mainstream label artists. Zayn the past few years just didn't do any at all, and his 3rd album sadly was a complete flop as a result. Didn't even get Gold and most people didn't know he had music out. He should have at least performed on some late night talk shows, and interacted more online with fans. Collabing with other artists on their songs the past few years would have also helped because its exposure.

I will always love zayn, his voice is incredible and I love his sense of style. He doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone because people can be annoying so I don’t blame him. I just hope he’s happy that’s all that matters

@zarryspaces

2 жыл бұрын

THANK U! Finally someone in the comments section isn't speaking shit about Z

@tejashwi8563

2 жыл бұрын

@@zarryspaces right, hes a sweetheart

@founderofself

Жыл бұрын

🙏

@nyx7781

Жыл бұрын

Thank you as long he’s happy💓

i really like zayn’s music. i think he doesn’t really care about the fame so he’s not too concerned about his image

@jalennelson6821

2 жыл бұрын

The relentless 1D schedule killed all interest for him to have a standard career. He’d rather just released whatever when he feels like it.

@brittneyking4284

2 жыл бұрын

@@jalennelson6821 I think that’s what did it. It’s so sad, he really is talented, I wish he would promote more, he’d definitely get positive reviews

@thankuslay6766

2 жыл бұрын

At least he can do live performance (stripped session) with intimate band and no audience. It's weird he only releases music then gone.

@Sara-gz1lp

2 жыл бұрын

It wouldn’t be a problem for me if he doesn’t want fame. The problem is that he doesn’t connect with us anymore

His song "you can't hide" is one of the best I've ever heard by any male current artist. So much talent and potential, I hope he opens up more and gets to find people, who can understand him as a person and an artist, that can help him grow.

Zayn’s music is so good he’s so underrated in my opinion.

@emiliomarbanjr

2 жыл бұрын

His music is fine, it's super forgettable tho.

@lavender1872

2 жыл бұрын

@@emiliomarbanjr it really isn't, his lyrics make it beautifully unique

@cass7839

2 жыл бұрын

@@emiliomarbanjr I disagree. one of the main reasons I've kept up with Zayn so long is because his lyrics and his music has stayed with me all these years. He is an insanely lyrically gifted artist if you take out the time to really listen to his discography. There is more than just what's on the surface.

@emiliomarbanjr

2 жыл бұрын

@@cass7839 "Insanely lyrically gifted" That's quite the stretch ain't it? Given that even on his best album to date he got outdone by the only feature, Kehlani. You're just biased all the way in, you're a stan. Nothing wrong with that but come on now.

@cass7839

2 жыл бұрын

@@emiliomarbanjr I’m biased but I also have ears, lmao. I’m a fan of many who i wouldn’t give the title “insanely lyrically gifted” to. I say that about zayn because it’s exactly what he is. his song with kehlani was never meant to be anything more than a radio hit, so that’s already a weak example. his newest album really showcases his lyrical ability for me, as well as his last one icarus falls. of course if you disagree you’re entitled to that, but my praise about Zayn is about his WORK. it has nothing to do with how i feel for him or about being a “stan”

His song with Nicki is so good that it could have been a hit if his team had promoted it.

@Philipp19967

2 жыл бұрын

Not only his team. Mostly him. He never performs live. Can't promote someone who refuses to promote his own music. He gets nervous on stage. Even pillowtalk has 0 live performances, he last minute cancelled huge UK festivals due to his anxiety. Its hard to promote hin

@amzztv04

Жыл бұрын

He has a song with Nicki??? Man I didn't even know-

I'm so glad that you are one of the people that acknowledges that he was the most talented vocalist from 1D. He was and forever will be. By far. Hollywood is super toxic and he seems more of a family guy than the "tour everywhere, party it up" type of human. Also, if you watched the 1D Biopic, it looked like the life that Syco the Psycho made him and the boys live for so long, pushed him to his breaking point and he probably has never fully recovered. If he is happy with where he is, and, hopefully, still making music somewhere then that is good enough for me.

This is long omg ,I wanted this out of my chest for so long. Zayn has made it clear that he doesn't wanna do promos and interviews as he doesn't care about charts and awards. He'd rather have people discovering his music through others. Icarus falls is one of the best cohesive and concept album that has an interesting theme ,but he was sabotaged by his label guess who "RCA". They only sent few physical copies all around the world. For a person who doesn't do any promos and rarely steps out of his house ,he is doing pretty much good with his Spotify numbers and all. You cannot tell me he doesn't make one of quality music right now,just becoz it's not charting doesn't mean it's bad. He's definitely underrated but he likes to keep it that way. He's been dealing with so many bs ever since he stepped into the industry from being called a terrorist on national TV to being labelled as a drug addict and ungrateful to his previous band. Every other day there is an article coming out plotting against him, this will not be the same if it's just another yt mediocre artist. The way that pillowtalk was one of the biggest hits of the 2016 and still not nominated for Grammys shows how music industry is against him. The Grammys even changed the rules for the best new artist so that he couldn't be nominated and changed it right back next year shows the racism he faced. Coming to Yolanda,any sane person would know how problematic she is ,she has always been on his neck 24/7 talking shit about him. The court record proves that there were no physical altercation involved and Zayn plead to no contest to protect khai which means he didn't do it but will take charges. Yolanda leaked his daughters face to pap when Zayn publically made it clear that he wants to keep his daughter off the internet. The way he's been mistreated and people belittling his struggles is beyond me. P. S , He hasn't done any live performance or tour since 2016. Yet has 3 songs over 1 billion on Spotify despite having these not performed live. His first two albums has over 3 billion streams , Icarus falls specifically has over 5 billion even without any promo and being called a flop on charts. He has been blackballed from radio , so he doesn't have any radio promotion. Yet amazed so many hugely promoting artists. Don't call him flop when he's accomplished all this. He's making his music and being successful in his own way. No other artists can come close to him fr.

@lauraj6694

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, not a fan of zayn/his personality but when the thing with Yolanda happened even I could tell it was her instigation. He handled that super well IMO, shutting it down behind the scene by pleading no contest and publicly denying what happened in the name of his daughters privacy. A lot of celebs could learn from him on handling a PR crisis like that

@taybarasuli6247

2 жыл бұрын

Frr

@alyaayedh9551

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on every world you said he got a lot of hate from so called "fans" on Islamophobia and calling him a terrorist because he left the band. He was labelled to be the bad guy with anger issues because of his race and now people are complaining why he chooses to stay quiet and not promote his music. His true fans are listening to his music and understand him, should of thought about him and his mental health before attacking him constantly.

@zarryspaces

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like ur comment more than once! Ily so much for saying this

@shiny2062

2 жыл бұрын

True.... ppl who have worked with him have always admired him.... It's all this bs negative media tryna ruin his image

What he said about being a “social character” is soooo true. Just look at all the things kpop idols are made to do, it’s way more than just the music, and it seems like all public figures, celebrities, artists are being pushed into that direction. Musicians can’t just be musicians anymore. They have to provide parasocial content.

@aliengirlbr401

Жыл бұрын

You're totally right. I know how Zayn feels like. I have autism, anxiety and social phobia. I have problems getting a job and working. I don't want interaction with people and I can't get away from it. I'm forced to endure situations that cause me a crisis.

He should take a lesson from Lana del Rey. She rarely does interviews, but she is close with her fans. She goes live on IG, answer questions.she just has nice relationship with her fans which make them loyal and buy her stuffs & goes to her concert

@seizureshoney

2 жыл бұрын

and they need to collab !

@seizureshoney

2 жыл бұрын

@@thankunext5602 imagine lana x zayn x the weeknd i would die

Idk about y’all, but I truly believe that him being dropped from his label is a good thing in the long run even though it doesn’t seem like it now. RCA Records is notorious for mishandling, sabotaging, and depriving such talented artists from reaching superstardom once they’ve stopped producing any commercial/financial success for their label. There’s an entire list of artists out there who have spoken out about this in the past such as Normani, Kesha, Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Tinashe, Doja Cat, and Khalid to name a few on top of Zayn speaking about it multiple times as well. I truly believe Zayn would have thrived into a global superstar if he had been signed to any other label, and hope that he will bounce back in any direction he wants to after he signs with a better label if he wants to continue going down the music route.

@lozlolsss7377

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I love when people put all the blame on the label… there’s not a label in the world that could make him a “global superstar” if he doesnt even want it for himself

@BlockO008

2 жыл бұрын

@@lozlolsss7377 Y’all, I think I found Dr. Luke’s secret KZread channel lmaoo

@mwillye

2 жыл бұрын

Zayn could have the best label, the best team and the best manager but things would be the same if if he didn’t make changes. You can’t expect a label do everything while he isn’t even willing to meet halfway. This is still a business.

I get that he doesn’t do interviews cause many artists are the same but the part where he doesn’t connect with his fans is really what I feel hinders him. How does he expect us to be Loyal if he never speaks to us. At least Abel connects with us on Twitter & Beyoncé used to write her little blog post letters on her website. I truly don’t know who Zayn is anymore. And my interest is waning...

@tinaburger4136

2 жыл бұрын

You say you knew he was never gonna be big but your interesting is waning why follow someone’s career if you don’t believe in them?

@crystalcastillo7575

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinaburger4136 girl cause I was the biggest one direction Stan growing up. And Harry and Zayn were always my favorites and when he left, my heart was broken & I just knew he wouldn't make it fully since he was shy even in the group (which is why I loved him in the first place). Stop twisting my words. You can totally lose faith in someone when they change. As opinions change & I am entitled to my opinions. Stop the foolishness.

@ArhamQazi

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like he doesn't make music for his fans, he does it for himself and when he feels it right.

@tinaburger4136

2 жыл бұрын

@@crystalcastillo7575 ok so why follow him? Just go Stan Harry leave Zayn to his actual fans

@seizureshoney

2 жыл бұрын

ur "interest is waning" then don't stan him

Mental health is very important , so it's better to not listen anyone and focus on his mental health and happiness. He already seen lot of money and success. So it's ok to not be on top all the time , and focus on finding real meaning to his life. Take care Zayn

@winfrednduhiuvlogs5722

2 жыл бұрын

Zayn is the kind of person who would contemplate suicide..his mental health isn't & hasn't for a long time been at it's best.It's sad because I love him & his music so much.I wish him well❤️

his music has been great throughout and yes he is one of the rare male artists in the industry with such good vocal ranges. nowadays it has all come down to promo. if his songs were marketed and were tiktok hits and playing all day, people would definitely know him more. icarus was a great album with a great concept, even critics liked it but if he isn't into promoting a bit, its hard.

He definitely had my favorite voice, I didn’t follow 1D, but he has one of my favorite male voices.

He is fighting his inner demons… it’s not easy to love music and to share it with the world but can’t stand all the attention and paying with giving up his privacy… I feel sorry for this. Many celebs are passionated but are not ready to give up their old life… I can understand that… it’s a treadmill.

When Zayn went solo the only thing I wanted was live performances. We all know that he’s the strongest (vocally) out of the 5, and I really thought we would see more about him. I was so excited, but over the years the excitement died. I just want to ear his voice, live, IG live idc I just want it raw, no studio version. He has the potencial to be one of the greatest in his generation

@great10toes40

Жыл бұрын

Facts Its crazy how well he's doing with no perform or live stages or promotion, but he was the only member whose solo career I genuinely was excited for, One Direction songs honestly held him back vocally he's miles ahead of the other boys His unique mix of South Asian and Rnb music, along with his beautiful voice and huge range, his obvious good looks, he could easily be one of the biggest stars, but he's just not looking for it and I'm going to respect it tbh his mental health is more important

I think he fails to understand how important promoting album is. Not everyone can pull a Taylor swift and get hits. I would have listened to his album but I didn’t even know he had any until now. Its kinda frustrating cause he is wasting his talent due to his ignorance. You cant have the cake and eat it too. If you are a musician, you HAVE to promote. Cant take just one.

@poolerboy

2 жыл бұрын

He shoulda done an OnlyFans

@mayayoung5405

2 жыл бұрын

@@poolerboy boi what

@Aj-sn1dp

2 жыл бұрын

He's not failing to understand, you are. He made it very clear he didn't have any interest in being famous and he doesn't want to promote. He just wants to put out music. You DON'T have to promote. Promo is supposed to make a person more money and get it out there. He wants to make music and drop an album because he's passionate about it, not because he wants to make money. He's not ignorant, he spent 5 years in one of the biggest bands ever, he knows what he's doing and he doesn't care.

@mayayoung5405

2 жыл бұрын

@@Aj-sn1dp you can’t get both and if he is happy JUST making music and not promoting thats on him flopping. And you failed to understand my point too just so you know.

@mayayoung5405

2 жыл бұрын

@@Myatheroses just say you didn’t understand my comment and go

It just shows the artist its important to have a connection with fans. Just look at Taylor Swift for example. I don't listen to her music much but I believe she released two albums in 2020 titled folklore and evermore. But the twist is she released them without any prior promotions and just released one single for each album. Also, those two weren't really pop albums but it still dominated the charts. She also started re-recording her albums and even those albums came at number 1 on Billboard 200. Hate her or love her, she managed to get such a loyal fan-base which has helped her still produce great hits after being in the industry for more than a decade. I am pretty sure if Zayn said he was going to re-record his albums, it would be a financial disaster. But other than having a fan base, the music quality also matters. Like Justin Beiber still has a huge fan base but from reviews I heard his album Justice and Changes were not up to the mark and in general didnt get much of positive reviews. So, it goes hand-in-hand. You need a fan base and good quality music and a good public image

@anushka3668

2 жыл бұрын

@@suxsfulrecovery7161 anti was a critical success you don't know what you're talking about

I feel like he doesn’t want the spotlight, the fame or all these shiny things that come with being an international famous singer. He would rather just make music peacefully without much publicity and imo even tho the sales or the numbers don’t reflect on his current music, he is happy with the music he’s making now since its less spotlight he’s getting from it. I also think his relationship with GiGi and all that public drama also parting from 1D has affected his mental health to the point where he hated being famous.

If anyone knows Zayn he always expressed that he really didn't want to be famous. He was the best vocalist out of One Direction

@elin_

2 жыл бұрын

Then why did he compete in an international talent show?

@denimkupri50

2 жыл бұрын

@@elin_ because he loved music he didn’t expect to be as big as he was if you saw him and the other boys weren’t good for solos so they put him in the group

@elin_

2 жыл бұрын

@@denimkupri50 ok

@ke4827

2 жыл бұрын

@Nang Lei what tells you he has all those issues?! you don't know anything about him. Stop making assumptions. From what most of us fans know, he is somebody who is super talented, just not made for the entertainment industry. Also, remember that the industry is filthy, there are many people who have claimed that people weren't allowed to write positive stories about him, his ex-manager is said to have been involved in the drug overdose of lil peep. Clearly, there is a lot going on behind the scenes.

@htsunmiku

2 жыл бұрын

@@elin_ you know how those shows are....Cases like 1D etc are rare (not absolutely rare, but not that common). Most ppl who win or become popular from being on the show don’t become world famous or stay extremely culturally relevant for that long after.

I love him, and this might be a hot take, but let’s face it - if all he wants is privacy, then maybe getting involved with one of the most high-profile runway models who just so happens to be the daughter of a reality television star, was a mistake. Anyone could’ve seen something like this coming eventually.

@ottopotatum5775

Жыл бұрын

Gigi is high profiled as zayns girlfriend not as a runway model. She was a joke before she became his girlfriend

@ottopotatum5775

Жыл бұрын

@Zain it means chasing white and blond women. Its what happens when you have a white mom you want to culturally white but no one accepts you as such

@ottopotatum5775

Жыл бұрын

Gigi wasnt as famous before she was fame hungry and z wasnt . He was used

@realtalk6195

Жыл бұрын

@Metal Head 🗣️ I don't think that was ever his issue. Zayn doesn't phenotypically come across as being "mixed" because both his parents are Caucasoid with dark hair. If one of them was Black or East Asian it would be more of an issue. He just passes as a regular light-skin South Asian.

Purely speculation -- but it seems like Zayn wanted to live a more private life and raise his kid privately too. But because the Hadids are a public family and like to be in the spotlight (not throwing shade), Zayn has been struggling with that side of his life too. So he might just feel uncertain and is missing opportunities that seem obvious from the outside (being more active on Instagram for example). He was so young when he became famous and there may be some things that he never got the chance to figure out in terms of his life goals, priorities, etc. He does have the resources to work it all out, but may not have the insight to figure out what resources he actually needs, if that makes sense. Again I am just speculating.

He's his own worst enemy. That's the problem. Its unfortunate, he's a talented guy.

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it". Warren Buffett

I wonder how much of this is due to the fact that he and the rest of 1D were overworked during their time together and were basically taken away from any kind of resemblance of their former lives. Some like Niall and Liam clearly loved every second of it, whereas Zayn never really seemed fully okay or adjusted to this. He often spoke about his mother and his sisters and it must have been difficult being essentially trapped in a contract that required him to to be available and in front of everyone except his loved ones. It’s because of that that I believe that his lack of success is somewhat deliberate, and I don’t think it’s a bad thing for him not to want to have to be up close and constantly fan-baiting all the time. He doesn’t owe anyone anything, and I don’t think he wants to be riding the coattails of the 1D fandom. Perhaps he discovered that the fame game just isn’t for him.

I love when you're super active on KZread. Thank you Honest 🥰🥰❤❤

I am glad he is keeping up to himself, even more happy that even after the Yolanda thing, he decided to tackle it privately, I am so glad that he has senses to keep it private. Of course I don’t know him so I am not going to take his side but I won’t even throw him under the bus. I do understand why his manager decided to put end to their relationship, I think it wasn’t temperament issue or anything but rather Zayn’s unwillingness to go out there. Being victim of anxiety, I cannot explain in words how hard it is for me to even go out, I cannot imagine how it must have been for him, I am so happy he is doing things how he wants to, I don’t give a damn, if he is promoting it or not, like if you like his music, it will speak to you, if not then stop following him. You don’t need to know ifs and buts of his private life and he made sure that no one knows, of course Yolanda ruined it all for him. I hope he learned at least one thing, that if he wants to remain private then at least be with someone who is as private as him. With that being said, god how insanely talented he is, I have always been a fan of his voice but dude has also artistry, if his music isn’t your cup of tea, it’s fine but it’s far from mediocre.

I totally understand that he doesn’t want to be in the spotlight, sadly in this world successful singers just can’t be singers without the media invading their privacy. I think he really loves music and just wants to sing without the baggage that celebrities have to deal with, but he has to promote his stuff or at least sign to label that does heavy promotion for his next album, ads everywhere, a social media manager, someone who posts for him or something I know that’s not the type of artist he wants be but he has to go commercial just for a bit so he can have silent releases

I love his music. I understand as a fan the issues he has. He may not be a perfect person in his real life but I just love him because of the music he makes. I can connect to him through his music and I'm okay even if doesn't connect to his fans directly or something. He doesn't need that until he himself feels the need. So for me that's totally okay if he doesn't promote or doesn't give interviews. And nowadays it's very easy to know when your favorite artists post something, drop a album etc. So that's totally fine with me.

Wether or Not the allegations are true, Yolanda is such a terrible influence on everyone, seen in the way she treated gigi (e.g. not allowing her to play volleyball because it's too manly and giving her like an 8th of a piece of cake as a "treat" on her own birthday)

It’s such a shame because his music is actually really good. He has an amazing voice and an aura similar to The Weekend and Drake, so he has so much potential to make it big. At some point however, talent and good music isn’t always enough. If he wants to he taken seriously as an artist then he has to take himself and his career seriously. Put effort into establishing yourself as an artist and promote your art! Build a relationship with your fans so that they will always promote your music even when the media doesn’t!

I feel like Zayn thinks he moves like The Weeknd does. Although the difference here is that The Weeknd built a cult following that consisted of dedicated fans of his music. Zayn is loved by the Directioners despite them probably not streaming or buying his albums. I honestly think Zayn wants to live a normal life in which he can raise a child without intimate media speculation (even if this is very unrealistic). Side note, RCA continues to prove that they are shit at promoting their artists.

@laurenbray8314

2 жыл бұрын

They can't promote you if you refuse to cooperate though.

@jalennelson6821

2 жыл бұрын

Zayn doesn't do interviews, radio promo, performances, endorsement deals, promo shows, ANYTHING. Why? Could be his anxiety, his laziness or something else. Who knows. But what successful artist do you know with that kind of behavior? RCA can only work with what they're given, and Zayn apparently has no interest in investing in his success.

@BabyGirlTiny

2 жыл бұрын

@@laurenbray8314 so then why did they fail Tinashe when she was willing

I hope it works out for him in the end he’s really talented so I hope he can find a label or support system then fits what he wants to do the whole thing with Yolanda was extremely unexpected

@sunflowerbabe6565

2 жыл бұрын

@buga we have no way of knowing so it’s best to just leave it alone

@sunflowerbabe6565

2 жыл бұрын

@buga Where did I defend her I said leave it alone regardless of what you think it’s already over zayn handled it the best way he saw fit so all we can do is leave it alone and move forward

@CYBER_N0T

2 жыл бұрын

@buga Where did they defend her? You need to calm down

@jisoosforehead9535

2 жыл бұрын

@buga lmao u need to calm down. zayn did what he had to do to protect himself and his daughter, it's best to leave that issue to themselves instead of bringing it up over again

@orangeblossom9168

2 жыл бұрын

@buga get out of your parasocial relationship and enter reality.

Honestly Zayn is holding himself back completely from his true potential. Maybe it's the fan in me but I believe even with the slew of bad press he can still make a come-back. I know it doesn't look great right now but even after all these years he still has a dedicated fanbase (it was evident during his incident with Yolanda Hadid- they defended him to the core on Twitter) and in my opinion he's still relevant amongst the general public. His music is still getting constantly streamed- has 3 songs with over a billion views. Zayn having those first two things is not easy especially since he doesn't do promo or performances. Harsh truth but because of those reasons he still is ahead of his 1d members except for Harry. Niall- has a fanbase that transferred over from the group but not very well known ( though I did enjoy Heartbreak Weather but it seems he will probably have moderate success out of the three) Louis- has a very dedicated fanbase (similar to Harry and Zayn) but again outside of the 1d fandom is not really known ( Honestly I don't think he'll have much success just in terms of the general measures we use for artists today- charts, accolades etc. but again he has a dedicated fanbase which can help him in his career somewhat- plus I read that all of his tour dates have been sold out and that he had to add extra ones due to popular demand so good for him) Liam- mini rant incoming lol- I am frustrated and disappointed in this particular member. He is the second member who I believe has the most potential and he's not using it. I want the best for Liam and I want to like his music but not right now with his type of musical output. Apparently his management dropped him so maybe things will change for the better. I've said this before but he needs to go back to the drawing board and recording studio and make music that best suits him not the genre that he personally likes. Unfortunately he has his work cut out for him because of LP 1 but I think like Zayn he can turn things around for the better. Though that is if he wants to. It all depends on him honestly.

@carywinston

2 жыл бұрын

The only reason Louie Tomlinson concerts might be sold out is because he is playing very very small venues/ theater s and the tickets are very cheap. He does not have one arena and some venues are 1000 capacity with the largest between 2500 and 3000 people. The people attending are 1D fans and Larry conspiracy idiots. He is so out of tune and relies on the audience to sing for him. They don't care about Louie they are waving pride flags that he is ignoring and bringing 1D dolls. Sad.

@gutierrezmaria77

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Louis is riding that Larry train so hard cuz he knows that fans come out just to catch any hints that Larry is real. He plays into it so well because he knows how gullible they are. Like staging look a like Harry all covered up even though Harry was spotted in England at the time. And they will fight anyone who doesn't buy into their made up fantasy! Its sickening and takes away so much from Louis performance.

@gutierrezmaria77

2 жыл бұрын

Liam really needs to figure out his sound cuz he just went with what was given even though its not who he is. He just went with it and it kind of backfired. Look how well his live shows go because his vocals are the main focus and so beautiful. When he stays true to himself, he shines!

@essure6757

2 жыл бұрын

@@gutierrezmaria77 he also points to larry posters at his shows just to make them think that larry is real. It's a sad state to be honest. But I guess everyone uses such cheap tricks to stay relevant. Harry all of sudden started hinting that he might be bisexual to create some sort of mystery. Zayn relies on gigi for publicity. It's embarassing to see such talented artists use these low tactics.

@gutierrezmaria77

2 жыл бұрын

@@essure6757 well if you look at Harry's upcoming movies, he's playing gay characters in both. He's either trying to be more versatile or wants to be seen as something else. And Louis knows that Larry's go mad for the tiniest gestures so he always plays into it. He's not called Tommo the tease for nothing!

Harry Style’s childish fans are going to stone you for saying he was the most vocally talented of the group lol He was the most handsome too imo But I’m not interested in his music, they are not that impressive to me, and I feel the same about the other boys too.

@Likelyfairy

2 жыл бұрын

Same ,the music doesn’t really impress me much

@sunflowerbabe6565

2 жыл бұрын

Why are you bringing up Harry or his fans when neither were mentioned in this video ???

@takemyhand1988

2 жыл бұрын

Harry has better catalogue. Zayn is just another r&b crooner

@lllllllllllllllll905

2 жыл бұрын

spill.

@caitlynmarie2677

2 жыл бұрын

Harry’s fans are venomous whenever anyone says anything… it’s too bad because it’s not his fault, but his fan base tends to be so overly sensitive and their default response is anger which turns a lot of people off to giving his solo music a chance. I enjoy it but I purposely avoid going anywhere near his fan base. I try to go back in time to the days where I could listen to an artist and have zero connection to anyone else who is a fan (meaning back in the 90’s when you could enjoy things without the burden of the “stans” on the artist/influencing your opinion of the artist and their work). Unfortunately the fans tend to reflect badly on the artist now more than ever before because of how connected everyone is all of the time. Another example are Ariana Grandes fans, or the Taylor Swift fans. Fans that are so overly sensitive and nasty when they *think* you’ve insulted their “queen” that they will harass you until you beg for mercy or delete your social media presence. You basically have to go into hiding if you accidentally offend Queen Ari.

Underwhelming performances made me so mad like u got all that talent and NOT ONE PERFORMANCE ?

@julialvarez968

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you didn't know but he suffers from anxiety so performances are not really the best option for him according to what he's stated in the past.

@marilyn1984

2 жыл бұрын

Anxiety most likely I’ll rather have a Artist have good mental health than an artist just trying to please his fans and struggling behind the scenes then decides to just vanish

@Philipp19967

2 жыл бұрын

@@julialvarez968 but how was he able to perform live nearly every day while being a member of 1D. Not a single live performance of Pillowtalk:/

@muppididivija4876

2 жыл бұрын

@@Philipp19967 I mean there were 5 of them on stage during 1D and to be honest 50% of the attention went to Harry. Zayn always had confidence issues and doing things alone is a little daunting. In one magazine interview he said he can't be the perfect popstar or a superstar because that's not his personality. And his anxiety got worse. There's one performance where he was vomiting backstage and having an anxiety attack but he gathered himself and put up a not so bad performance. So that just isn't for him I guess.

@brittneyking4284

2 жыл бұрын

@@muppididivija4876 he’s so handsome and talented! I hope his anxiety improves so that he can perform

Mind of mine was my shit. Listened to it everyday

I’m loving the consistency with the videos 😁😁

I love Zayn but we need to call this like we see it. His heart is not in this anymore. He doesn't promote his music, he doesn't interact with his fans, in this age when it comes to music you have to promote yourself in order to sell

It certainly doesn't help that while reviewing his music the critics mention 'terrorist attacs on capital' and lump his latest album in 'singing only about sex and drugs' category when the album literally talks about his inner feelings and reavealing them, his relationship on emotional level, hanging on a tightrope, afraid to fall - anxiety, but finding safety in that one person, but still the importance of yourself being a pillar and not relying too heavily on someone, finding the value in yourself etc. But all they did was say "ooh zayn malik wants you to know that he has sex", really pathetic in my opinion

@lsy2218

2 жыл бұрын

Especially since every time he talks about said topic is with respect and making it more about the love between people then anything else

@lekogra

2 жыл бұрын

But there was no love in his relationships. Everywhere he was, he left noise, Pozer and boor, without self-criticism. It has a beautiful voice and a wide range of voice. Unfortunately, his high self-esteem means that he does not see the pathological situation.

@lsy2218

2 жыл бұрын

@@lekogra how do you know he has never loved? What are you talking about? And this only tells me you have not listened to his music... "rain could pour upon your face now, yet your beauty would still shine, i would live a thousand lifetimes, if it's you im set to find" - Stand still, icarus falls (the entire album is a concept where icarus flew too close to the sun, the sun being the person he loves) "i see all your flaws and imperfections, but that's what makes me love you more, we got such a spiritual connexion, don't you know you're fucking beautiful" - common, icarus falls "know that i will see the sun again" - river road, Nobody is listening "why does it feel like i'm walking a tightrope, why do you wanna see how far i fall? Cause im already up here and i got my eyes closed, and i have never fell from a love this tall" - tightrope, nobody is listening

@lsy2218

2 жыл бұрын

@@lekogra and i have noticed people like to judge a lot in his case, and if we are going to get phylosophical: judging is way easier then thinking and understanding someone. Try to do that first. Not calling anyone an angel or without any wrongs but the truth is that genuinely 99% negative stuff out there about him is so false and fabricated. And i looked into it very deeply. If you wanna judge online then i think you should too.

This is coming from a Zayn fan: if he wants privacy so much, he is in the wrong field of career. Celebrities have all the right to their privacy, but that also has its limits. He needs to work out his anxiety problems, not only for his career but to lead his normal life as well. But if he wants this- just putting out music for the sake of art with no commercialization, it's his choice, his career, his life. We even as fans aren't allowed to question that

@cass7839

2 жыл бұрын

Zayn became a celebrity by chance. He is an artist first. He should be allowed to release his work without worrying about sales or promo or anything else. Also, anxiety is not as simple as "working out" it is a life long, crippling decision for some, and while I'm sure he's receiving treatment, it's unfair to treat it as something he just needs to push aside.

@hhr7271

2 жыл бұрын

@@cass7839 unfortunately the truth is in the real world, being an artist is not enough. Normal people who are artists also need promo and sales to survive and earn a living. Yes anxiety is a real problem and I never belittled it. He needs serious help, and even after that he can still experience anxiety and its okay. Maybe releasing music from the back suits him better. If he continues calling himself a celebrity then I doubt that's going to work the way it's going

@cass7839

2 жыл бұрын

@@hhr7271 you would be right if Zayn was not already a household name and already a millionaire. he’s not a rising artist like olivia rodrigo, he doesn’t need the promo and sales to survive. if he never wanted to release another single in his life, he wouldn’t have to and he’d still be set for life. he just continues to because as i said he’s an artist and it’s what he enjoys doing.

@essure6757

2 жыл бұрын

And should probably stop doing papwalks with gigi right before his music drops out, as it looks fake af.

Zayn is underrated such a talented & handsome lad. I wish him success & happiness 💗

I bought two pair of sunglasses from his collaboration with Arnette a few weeks ago and they're so comfy!!! I've gotten so many compliments lol

@shubhangidwivedi2557

2 жыл бұрын

Woww😀

His voice and Harry was the best of the group. Harry had a different cool sound to his voice. Idk how to explain it. The other guys in the group had nice voices to but its nothing special.

The problem probably comes from his attitude, I guess. Like I get he doesn’t like being on the stage or talking to media press. But, it’s a requirement. People can’t pick and choose what they want and don’t want to do when it comes to their job, and Zayn is no exception. We all have to accept the worst part of our jobs, and deal with it, not avoiding it.

@user-gj5yy6rk2q

Жыл бұрын

theweeknd has never done any interviews during his come up and he blew up. He's very private as well. You can have a private life and still get big, but it's about promoting, going on tours, etc. That's what he's missing

@Nokaejoong

Жыл бұрын

@@user-gj5yy6rk2q The Weekend at least performs live. Doing interviews doesn’t mean Zayn can’t have private life, and it’s not like he can stop the media from talking about his personal life by not doing so. He’s lucky enough to be able to choose what he wants to do or not. But if he wasn’t famous because of 1d, I doubt any label would sign him with this type of conditions.

@user-gj5yy6rk2q

Жыл бұрын

@@Nokaejoong they signed him in 2015 just as he left the band. He did a few live performances, including some festivals. but midway in 2016 is when he decided he can't do live performances due to anxiety. After that, he's never done any performances, but just releases music. He released several big songs afterwards like Dusk Till Dawn and the taylor swift duo. but true, now that his label dropped him.

Biggest mistake was to get into a relationship with that hadid girl

@hairystyles...

2 жыл бұрын

eXaGtLy

@carywinston

2 жыл бұрын

He wanted to be in the limelight. That's why he dated her. He is a contribution.

@hairystyles...

2 жыл бұрын

@@carywinston he never wanted to be in the limelight

always early for honest's takes. never a miss.

I really hope he gets himself together. Mental health and family matters first. Also, having people leave you or don't want to work with you should rings bells. I hope (if he decides to still be a singer) he goes independent or find a record label that has a "reasonable contract" for him!

"Entertainer, better, it's you, let me" these songs are so underrated i listen to them pretty much everyday. his new rendition of "a whole new world" was out of this world imo. not everyone can handle fame the right way. i just wish him good luck with everything. waiting for the next album drop.

I definitely understand where he’s coming from as a musician. I like making music, however I do get socially drained form having to network and promote my stuff. I hate going on my Instagram page & checking my DMs because 99.9% of the time it’s messages from other artists telling me to go “show love” comment and like their post. IDK Sometimes you just want to post your stuff and take a step back because even the creation process takes of the actual music is time consuming. Maybe he’s discovering that it’s no longer his passion, and that’s the good thing about life, you can try different things when you’re ready to. This has been my observation as someone who’s only been doing music for a little over two years, so I can’t imagine being in the business for 10+years

he doesn't wanna constantly put himself in the eye of media with trying to maintain parasocial relationships just to promote his music. It's a tiring and hard thing. I barely like replying to IG comments 😭 some people just dont like to do all that and just wanna make great music and he is one of them. Im sad i knew nothing about his albums tho.

zayn could've easily have been bigger than harry if he promoted his music and was more "engaged" in pop culture but as you all know being good is not enough, millions of people make good music but without the promotion behind it and touring you fall down to nothing. its a shame

@marielaita1

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you compare him with Harry? Totally different music and personality. I like them both. Harry’s music is wonderful. I am a fan of both. And I accept them as they are. For me they are the best of one direction. Just my opinion.

@joshua7060

Жыл бұрын

@@marielaita1 ohh hell no you always keep shitting on Zayn ,you ain't a fan u just an opportunist

I mean bts and ed sheeran are some of the artists that i know who are really private, they don't really participate in "celebrity culture" they just drop the music ,do some interviews, perform, talk with their fans and dip. ig zayn can just do something like that , he has fans who are willing to support him he just needs to communicate more with them and do a lil promotion but it's all come down to what HE WANTS to do with HIS career 🤷‍♀️ I really REALLY like his music , i hope the best for his future

I hope he becomes happy and be able to showcase his beautiful talent

Crazy part is icurus falls is so much better than his first and his third album is great as well idk i like his under radar vibe

Honest shady for adding the list in the title 😭

@nabiha2005

2 жыл бұрын

He changed the title now 💀

@EquinoXshowcases

2 жыл бұрын

@@nabiha2005 yeah💀

Harry Styles was always going to be the bigger star out of One Direction. Zayn Malik however, he had his own way and severely hindered his progress and is now a mere afterthought.

@brittneyking4284

2 жыл бұрын

@ManLikeTav disagree, and he departed for a reason. He has a ridiculous amount of talent and he’ll bounce back.

@shubhangidwivedi2557

2 жыл бұрын

@@brittneyking4284 yess.. he'll bounce back. He's really passionate sbout his music. In one of his interviews last year, he said slow and steady wins the race. I feel he's taking his time but will definitely get back on stage and show the world the real talent he has. He also signed with CAA in 2020. But i guess the pandemic and now this yolanda altercation has hindered his plans. He just need lots of support from his family and fans. I have full faith in him. He never disappoints with any of his songs, and his voice is such a therapy. I think he hasn't even reached his full potential yet and people in the comment section are acting as if he's finished as a musician. You can see he works really hard for his music. And hard work will definitely pay off one day.

You captured him perfectly with your last line - his potential is more interesting than the music he released. I love his voice, it's beautiful & a joy to listen to. With that said, I struggle to find a really good song from him that I can just play on repeat.

@tinaburger4136

2 жыл бұрын

Sweat is a repeat for me it’s gorgeous

@zarryspaces

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who loves R&B I can assure you that most of his songs can be played on repeat

@tejashwi8563

2 жыл бұрын

tio, wrong, befour

@suhanisharma5402

Жыл бұрын

Tightrope

He had the look and style to be Justin Timberlake 2.0. but he cut his hair and started moving like a child of a super famous person. He strikes as an artist that years down the line will fess up that he sabotaged himself.

@arianf3301

2 жыл бұрын

what does this even mean

I understand that he wants his private life very far from the headlines and that he doesn't want to do tones of promotion, being in 1D damaged him deeply and I don't think enough people understand this, anxiety doesn't just go away, or maybe he just doesn't want to tour. He wants something different from what his fans want, his fans don't just see him as a singer, they act like they know him personally and talk about his life as if they were close to him, they see him as what he dislikes so much, a celebrity. Poor man has been through a lot. But I do want to remark that he is not in an independent label, big labels want money from their artist and when they are not profitable anymore, they get rid of them.

There are a only a few current artists that can drop albums with little to no promotion, Beyoncé and Frank Ocean namely. Zayn is definitely not there yet, I really wish he'd do some promo so people would actually know he has music out there.

@anushka3668

2 жыл бұрын

also taylor

Now idk about his music but as someone who watched Yolanda on that reality show: she has an obsession with her daughters particularly Gigi & Gigi’s weight & seems to have issues with boundaries with her children. It’s weird & im sure that doesn’t help a new family figure things out.

He is so underrated but that’s because he does not market himself. And he knows that. I know he does not think he should but baby… you gotta market your music. Unless you don’t want a music career anymore. I know you’re private but being private does not mean don’t market yourself. Just control what you talk about and who you talk to. As for these charges, I think this is a classic case of controlling mom budding in to her children business. It so happens that Zayn was with the shit and was not thinking when that altercation happened. I think it was over exaggerated. But Zayn has a lil history of letting his emotions get the best of his ass. Ain’t tryna push zodiacs signs but we Capricorn’s have that issue.

@tjhouston1280

Жыл бұрын

@rxy like interviews. Beyonce simply doesn’t do them because of this exact reason. She’s a private person. She doesn’t like her words being twisted. She controls her narrative. I can tell he’s a private person who’s been scorned before and that’s why he doesn’t do much talking.

I don't care at all what world says about Zayn.I just love him as an artist and as a person. He is the most honest artist and even person in the industry. He doesn't do his music for money, fame or trophies. For him music is his passion as art. If you really want to know about his own perspective then listen to his two albums 1.YELLOWMETAL 2.YELLOWTAPE You'll get everything that is inside his brain.

He really flopped after his debut solo album

I love Mind Of Mine and like Icarus Falls, Nobody’s Listening is ok, and while I wish he was more interactive with fans and the public… I’m actually perfectly fine with him just dropping music and going - maybe a performance here and there. I don’t need him to be public person. If he wants to just release music and live his life in private/away from the celebrity time, that’s fine. He also just has to accept the fact that without doing those “celebrity” things, his album sells won’t be as high. Even with a label because a label will understandably focus more on the one that’s out there doing interviews, photo shoots, concerts, tours, guest spots, etc than the one that does a music video and then disappears.

Zayn had no business being famous given how much he wanted to be private and his axinety. Given how life can be when you're famous. After leaving 1D, he should've just left the business all together.

I got from *NSYNC & BSB boy band times. I had just graduated when 1D came out and they were equivalent to cheesy Bieber to me. I was all in with the awesome emo pop punk metal stuff at that point. But omg did Harry steal my heart when he dropped his first solo album. Zayn could have stole a lot of new fans hearts too if he would have done things differently. But I had anxiety my whole life so I understand if he doesn’t want to woo crowds like Mr. Styles. Hopefully he comes out with an amazing personal album one day because I would definitely give it a listen.

Zayn is the kind of artist that got a chance in the music industry, but saw that the glamour wasn't worth it, so he took his fans, his music, and now he does his art for who wants it, being himself the first one. Because he was in one direction, his choice of being out of the spotlight will always sound intriguing to the media, but he seems confortable with things like they are (not talking about personal life!)

@RanojjoyChaudhury

2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who got it right!

His case just breaks my heart. So much potential and talent, just being wasted. People dont understand how crippling anxiety really is.

I’m not even a Zayn fan but Yolanda Hadid is shady af. She went to tmz before the cops so I’m sorry but something seems off there

He was and still is the best in what he does ...and fans who have kept following him throughout know what he likes and how passionate he is about his music , u can just feel it in his lyrics..some of the interviews which he gave during NIL era also are proof to that...its totally upto him how much h wants to promote it coz he has always lived by his own rules and that's what make him Zayn Malik , he has said that he wants his music to be spread by its own and not by him...proud to stan him!

I think that his contract with RCA kinda fucked him up. But with that said, his personality doesnt match the mainstream career that he entered. He will always be in the spotlight for the rest of his life, and i think that this reality is too much for him. I only hope he can go through all of this healthy and not overusing drugs...

He's got $75 mil in the bank. He's fine. He should concentrate on working things out for his kid. Later he can reevaluate his career and try to get back to it.

He showed with his projects that he lived up to his potentials. He may not be as successful as he once was, but his projects are still amazing. Nobody is Listening was a masterpiece.

I don't know why i feel like his relationship with gigi and her family are playing a huge role in his deteriorating career and all his problems, he just seems too absorbed with it instead of actually being able to prioritize other things in his life. 🤦🏻‍♀️

it's a shame his personal problems got in the way cuz he was the most talented one from 1D..

I think it’s worth mentioning the concerts he canceled due to anxiety, it was heavily criticized and scrutinized, mostly because he’s a man, and I believe it hurt his career significantly before Icarus Falls came out

@JORDAN23TV

Жыл бұрын

IF should have dropped after dusk til dawn. It came out a whole year too late with no hit

Its actually quite sad like many others here stated, because his music is true art. Ive never been a fan of 1D, i did not really enjoy their style, but when Zayn went solo i started listening to his music. He has a great vocal range, the lyrics are lovely and the whole setting surrounding melodies and instruments is absolutely supreme. However, i discovered him through the spotify "NEW" section. His refusal to promote his artwork or even perform is LARGELY affecting his career, because noone knows shit about when or if any new music drops even though he has a lot of fans.