LISTEN: Zayn's first solo demo after leaving One Direction

Less than a week after Zayn Malik announced his departure from UK boy band One Direction, a song featuring his vocals has been released online.

Famed producer Naughty Boy, who has worked with singers Sam Smith and Emeli Sandé, uploaded a slow, atmospheric track called "I Won't Mind" on Tuesday.

It had the caption, unedited: "let the music do the talking. there is nothing but love for what was left behind. thats why we don't mind. ;) #2016 #zaughty #zindabad."




The new track came hours after Naughty Boy, whose real name is Shahid Khan, was involved in a heated debate with Louis Tomlinson, one of the remaining four members of One Direction.

The argument was born out of a short video that Khan retweeted on his Twitter account, which claimed that "Naughty Boy saved Zaughty" --a moniker given by fans to the collaboration between him and Malik.




Tomlinson, in reply, wrote: "Wow @NaughtyBoyMusic you're so inconsiderate pal, seriously how f**king old are you ? Grow up ! #masterofallwisdom."

To which Khan said: "when ur gettin hate for some thing u didn't do, a bit of love can go a long way, that's why I retweeted, time will tell the real story guys."

Malik announced that he has decided to leave One Direction last Wednesday, explaining in a statement that he wanted to live a life of a normal 22-year-old.

The boy band, on other hand, has vowed to continue touring and is set to release a new album, saying: "The four of us will now continue. We're looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour."

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Is Zayn Malik working on a solo album?

MANILA - Zayn Malik may have left One Direction in order to live a life of a normal 22-year-old, but apparently that doesn't mean he'll be leaving the spotlight completely.

On Thursday, Malik gave his first interview to UK tabloid The Sun since his announcement.

He opened up about his decision to leave behind Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson to continue as a four-member group.

He admitted that he has been thinking of parting with the UK boy band for awhile, saying: "You know, I did try to do something that I wasn't happy doing for a while, for the sake of maybe other people."

He also confirmed that he is still engaged to Little Mix band member, Perrie Edwards, amid speculations that the two have split following his controversial photo with another woman.

"Yeah, she’s always supportive. She’s always good, man," he said of Edwards.

Malik also mentioned that he has been working on his own music, adding that he plans to "be [himself] for a bit. Write and relax and chill."

Other media outlets speculated that this meant that the singer will be embarking on a solo career, with some even noting that he was seen in a West London Studio with Naughty Boy --a producer that has worked on Sam Smith's debut album.




Malik also quashed rumors about a supposed rift with the other band members. "My band has been really supportive. They've been really cool about it. And they understand that it's not real to me any more," he said.

Shortly after Malik's announcement, Styles was caught on video in tears during the band's performance in Jakarta. All four band members have since aired their support for Malik's decision on their respective social media accounts.

Malik, in his decision on Wednesday, said that he feels that it is the right time for him to leave the band. He added that he wants to have some private time out of the spotlight.

It came days after he was signed off the band's world tour due to stress, which caused him to miss One Direction's first ever concert in Manila.

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One Direction members break silence after Zayn's departure

MANILA - The remaining members of One Direction have spoken up after Zayn Malik left the British pop band.

In his official Twitter account, Liam Payne said he is deeply saddened by Malik's departure, especially after five special years.

"For the past five years now I've been part of something so special I don't think any of us really understand, something that can mean the world to people and put a smile on the face of our fans even in the darkest times," he said.

Payne said that while Malik will be away, he will always be their brother.

"It's sad to think for the time being we won't grace the stage as five bros or have the same fun on a tour bus or laughs in a hotel together that we have over the years but I'm super sure us and Zayn will always remain the closest friends," he said.

As for the band, Payne said One Direction is far from over and asked the fans to continue supporting them despite the departure of the group's most popular member.

"I guess what I'm really trying to say is it's far from over. When we very 1st became successful we all agreed that one direction had become much bigger than each individual member that's why I feel like right now it's OK to be sad and upset but I do ask everyone who is a fan of us to please keep ur faith in us I'm sure there's a lot more to come all love," he said.

Earlier, Harry Styles, who was caught on video crying during the band's performance in Jakarta, tweeted a short but sweet message.



Both Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson also tweeted how hard it is for them when Malik decided to quit One Direction, but thanked the fans who stayed supportive to the band.

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