Zayn Malik has shared some good news for fans, announcing that his fifth studio album, Konnakolwill be released on April 17 via Mercury Records, marking a creative moment that he describes as deeply personal and long-lasting.
The singer revealed the project shortly after wrapping up his Las Vegas residency, telling fans he feels “lucky enough” to return with a new work that reconnects with the sound that first defined his solo career.
The album’s lead single, die for mewill arrive this Friday and offer the first glimpse of what listeners can expect.
According to a statement, Konnakol is based on the style fans first heard on Zayn’s record-breaking debut album, my mindas we take that foundation in a more meaningful direction.
Visually, the project is rooted in heritage, with the album cover featuring a snow leopard, a symbol in South Asia that reflects how its origins shaped the record.
Zayn subtly teased this connection during his shows in Las Vegas, where images of the snow leopard appeared at the end of each night as a silent Easter egg for fans.
Explaining the title and intention behind the album, Zayn said: “That time has come 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 the voice, but what it means to me lies in something much deeper.
He continued to describe it.
“I have always been inspired by my heritage since I started making my own music, this album is a development of that understanding, knowing now more than ever who I am, where I come from and where I intend to go.”
The announcement follows Zayn’s recent seven-night residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which concluded on January 31.
Throughout the shows, he treated fans to unreleased music alongside familiar favorites, signaling that a new era was approaching.
With KonnakolZayn seems to be combining reflection with evolution, giving fans a taste of his first solo sound while also grounding the album in a clearer sense of identity.
For listeners who have followed his journey from the beginning, the project promises nostalgia and growth, delivered by an artist who says he finally understands where he’s been and where he’s going.
