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Room Under the Stairs
Studio album by
Zayn
Released17 May 2024 (2024-05-17) [1]
Length48:58
Label
Producer
Zayn chronology
Nobody Is Listening
(2021) 		Room Under the Stairs
(2024)
Singles from Room Under the Stairs
  1. "What I Am"
    Released: 15 March 2024
  2. "Alienated"
    Released: 12 April 2024

Room Under the Stairs is the upcoming fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Zayn. The album is set to be released on 17 May 2024 through Mercury and Republic Records. Production was handled by Zayn himself and Dave Cobb. His last album — Nobody Is Listening — dropped in 2021. His debut, Mind of Mine, was released in 2016, and its follow-up, Icarus Falls, dropped in 2018.[2]

Background[edit]

In July 2023, Zayn was interviewed by Alexandra Cooper of Call Her Daddy, where he revealed that he was recording a new album and spoke about some of its content and sound: "I'm doing a record I don't think people are really gonna expect. It's a different sound for me. And it's got some more narrative going on, like real-life experiences and stuff. My daughter's mentioned in there a couple of times".[3]

On 28 February 2024, American record producer Dave Cobb revealed that he was extensively working with Zayn on the latter's upcoming album in an interview with Rolling Stone, in which he said: "What got me about Zayn was his voice, you can hear love, loss, pain, triumph and humanity in it. I feel as if this record is removing the glass from his spirit directly to his fans. Zayn has really created his own universe on this record, he really has no fear and is speaking straight from his soul".[4] Exactly a week later, in a teaser video, Zayn said: "I think the intention behind this album fully is for the listener to get more insight on me personally as a human being".[5]

The cover art for Room Under The Stairs serves as a visual metaphor for a new beginning for Zayn, featuring his silhouette superimposed on a simplified concept illustration of a room under a staircase. The use of the blueprint drawing conveys the idea of life under construction, paralleling Zayn's deliberate crafting of new musical narratives. The contrast between the silhouette underscores the album's exploration of intimate aspects of the artist's mind and the conception of fresh beginnings.[6]

Conception and influence[edit]

Album[edit]

"I think the intention behind this album fully is for the listener to get more insight on me personally as a human being… my ambitions, my fears, and for them to have a connection with that and that's why it's so raw. It's just me. There's just me writing this, I didn't want anyone else to be in between me and the music, and the music and the people listening to it."

 — Zayn via social media[7][8]

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Zayn stated that listening to Chris Stapleton and Willie Nelson inspired the songwriting for this album. Putting aside the glossy R&B of his earlier releases in favor of a more rustic and soulful sound inspired by the likes of Stapleton and Nelson.[9]

Release and promotion[edit]

The album was announced alongside with its release date on 13 March 2024, and will be released on 17 May 2024.[10] Zayn released a 45 seconds teaser-trailer on 6 March 2024 and made the album available for pre-order.

Singles[edit]

"What I Am" was released on 15 March 2024 as the lead single for the album, it was accompanied by a lyric video.[11]

"Alienated", the second single for the album was released with an accompanying live performance on 12 April 2024.[12]

Live Show[edit]

Zayn announced his first-ever solo live show at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on May 17 in celebration of the release of his fourth album ‘Room Under The Stairs‘. He will be performing a selection of tracks from his new LP.[13]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Zayn.

Room Under the Stairs track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Dreamin" 3:32
2."What I Am"
3:31
3."Grateful" 3:22
4."Alienated"
  • Zayn
  • Cobb
4:07
5."My Woman" 3:42
6."How It Feels" 2:59
7."Stardust" 3:52
8."Gates of Hell" 2:39
9."Birds on a Cloud" 3:12
10."Concrete Kisses" 3:45
11."False Starts" 3:28
12."The Time" 3:13
13."Something in the Water" 2:31
14."Shoot at Will" 2:37
15."Fuchsia Sea" 2:28
Total length:48:58

Personnel[edit]

Release history[edit]

Release history and formats for Room Under the Stairs
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 17 May 2024
[14]
[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Room Under the Stairs by ZAYN on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Zayn Malik Teases 'Raw' New Album: 'There's Just Me Writing This'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  3. ^ Kaplan, Ilana (28 February 2024). "Is Zayn Malik Teasing a Country Album? Nashville Producer Details His New Sound: 'No Fear'". People. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  4. ^ Blistein, Jon (28 February 2024). "Zayn Teases New Sonic Journey on Next Album Co-Produced With Dave Cobb". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 15 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  5. ^ Longmire, Becca (6 March 2024). "Zayn Malik Teases 'Raw' New Album: 'There's Just Me Writing This'". People. Archived from the original on 12 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Zayn's 'Room Under The Stairs': Everything We Know About Release Date, Cover Art & An Unexpected Country Influence | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  7. ^ "Room Under the Stairs trailer". Instagram. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Zayn Malik Teases 'Raw' New Album: 'There's Just Me Writing This'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  9. ^ Paul, Larisha (2024-04-17). "How Zayn Drew Inspiration From Chris Stapleton and Embraced Honesty on New Single 'Alienated'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  10. ^ Aniftos, Rania (13 March 2024). "Zayn Announces New Album 'Room Under the Stairs'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  11. ^ Zemler, Emily (2024-03-15). "Hear Zayn Hold His Own on Emotional New Single 'What I Am'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  12. ^ Madarang, Charisma (2024-04-12). "Zayn Bids Adieu to the Past in New Single 'Alienated'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  13. ^ Duran, Anagricel (2024-05-01). "Zayn Malik announces first ever solo live show in London". NME. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  14. ^ ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS by ZAYN on Apple Music, 2024-05-17, retrieved 2024-05-04
  15. ^ "MUSIC". Zayn Official Store. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
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