Zayn has released a new single titled 'Sideways' from his upcoming album Konnakol, set for release on April 17 via Mercury Records. The intimate R&B track reflects on a past romance with lyrics like 'I miss lookin’ at you sideways / Face to face with your lips on mine.'
Zayn unveiled 'Sideways,' an R&B-inspired track that previews his forthcoming album Konnakol, due out April 17 through Mercury Records. The song captures reflections on a lost relationship, featuring lines such as 'And our legs on the pillowcase / Sideways, late at night, with your love lying next to mine.' This follows his 2024 album Room Under the Stairs, produced with Dave Cobb, and the recent lead single 'Die for Me,' co-produced with longtime collaborator Malay, known for work on Mind of Mine and Icarus Falls. Zayn explained the album's title in a statement: '“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.' He added, '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.' To support Konnakol, Zayn announced a 31-date global tour beginning May 12 at Manchester's AO Arena, with stops in London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and São Paulo, concluding November 20 at Miami's Kaseya Center. The release aligns with new music from fellow One Direction alumni: Louis Tomlinson's How Did I Get Here? in January, featuring 'Imposter,' and Harry Styles' Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., promoted on Saturday Night Live earlier this month.
