Zayn Malik shared some good news for his fans by announcing that his fifth studio album, Konnakolwill be released on April 17 via Mercury Records, marking a creative moment he describes as deeply personal and evolving.
The singer revealed the project shortly after wrapping up his Las Vegas residency, telling fans he felt “pretty lucky” to return with a new body of work that reconnects with the sound that first defined his solo career.
The first single from the album, Die for meis set to arrive this Friday, offering a first look at what listeners can expect.
According to a press release, Konnakol builds on the style fans first heard on Zayn’s record-breaking debut album, My mindwhile taking this foundation in a more meaningful direction.
Visually, the project is rooted in heritage, with the album cover depicting a snow leopard, a symbol in South Asia that reflects how its origins shaped the record.
Zayn subtly touched on this connection during his Vegas shows, where snow leopard images appeared at the end of each night like a quiet Easter egg for fans.
Explaining the title and intention behind the album, Zayn said: “It’s that time again, I’ve been lucky enough to make a fifth studio album. Konnakol in its definition, it is the act of creating percussive sounds with one’s voice, but what that means to me lies somewhere much deeper.
He went on to describe it.
“I have always drawn inspiration from my heritage since I started creating my own music, this album is the development of that understanding, knowing more than ever who I am, where I come from and where I intend to go.”
This announcement follows Zayn’s recent seven-night residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which concluded on January 31.
Across the shows, he treated fans to unreleased music alongside familiar favorites, signaling that a new era was approaching.
With KonnakolZayn seems to blend reflection and evolution, giving fans a taste of his early solo sounds while grounding the album in a clearer sense of identity.
For listeners who have followed his journey from the beginning, the project promises both nostalgia and growth, delivered by an artist who says he finally understands where he’s been and where he’s going next.
