How Zayn Malik's debut album compares with 'Icarus Falls'

Zain Javadd Malik, popularly kwn as Zayn, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Malik auditioned as a solo contestant for British music competition, X Factor in 2010, which led to creation of British boy band One Direction. However, singer parted ways with band back in 2015 due to personal reasons. Zayn is also kwn for his hip-hop swagger with a punk-rock edge.

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Zayn's Mind Of Mine

After leaving One Direction, Zayn released two albums, debut album being Mind Of Mine, which he released soon after he left. album blends elements from a number of genres including pop, folk, dub, soul, funk, electronic, Qawwali, hip hop, reggae, classical and soft rock, among ors. This album is inspired by his life experiences and role-models. album was preceded by release of single Pillowtalk. Zayn also released music video where he appeared alongside his n-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, whom he had just started dating. In United States, Mind of Mine debuted at number one on Billboard 200.

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Icarus Falls

Mind of Mine also set an iTunes record, becoming first debut album to top daily iTunes charts in more than 70 countries. Mind Of Mine had a strong reception and fans could t wait for his second album Icarus Falls, which he released in 2018 by RCA records. album received generally positive reviews from critics. Every singer has a unique perspective for ir music, but Zayn’s vision for his music is quite distinctive as he is kwn to blend several genres. singer is t squeaky-clean and he learns to embrace it in this one. This album is derived from his life experiences and love-interests and has a more optimistic tone. 

In Icarus Falls, Zayn reminds his fans that sometimes life's lows help us appreciate and value loveable things. His debut album was more on his personal whereas Icarus Falls is a kind of an album that fans can relate on a more personal level. Fans are already stoked for more of his music in future.