# Zayn Malik's Bold New Era: Fifth Album *Konnakol* Blends Pop with Deep Indian Roots! Imagine Zayn Malik channeling ancient vocal rhythms from South India into a **pop-forward masterpiece**—that's *Konnakol*, his fifth studio album dropping April 17, 2026![1][2] Zayn, the former One Direction star who's been on a solo renaissance amid bandmate buzz (think Harry Styles topping charts and Louis Tomlinson at No. 1), just unveiled *Konnakol* via Island Records UK (with Mercury and Republic Records handling global release).[1][2] The title draws from **konnakol**, a traditional Indian Carnatic music technique of mimicking percussion with the voice—think rhythmic syllables like "ta-ka-di-mi" echoing pre-verbal sounds.[1] Zayn explains it personally: "KONNAKOL... holds the reverberation of a time before words existed. I have always drawn on my heritage for inspiration... this album is a development of that understanding, knowing more now than ever, who I am."[1] Fans are already spotting those Indian influences, tying into his Pakistani roots and evolving sound teased during his Las Vegas residency.[1] Kicking it off, the first single **Die For Me** lands this Friday, February 6—perfect timing as One Direction nostalgia surges![1] Following hits like chart-topper *Mind of Mine* (2016), *Icarus Falls* (2018), *Nobody Is Listening* (2021, No. 17 UK), and *Room Under the Stairs* (2021, No. 3 UK), this promises Zayn's most introspective yet global pop evolution.[1]
Zayn Malik live in concert – a glimpse of the artist behind *Konnakol*.
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1.https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/zayn-konnakol-album
2.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konnakol_(album)
3.https://www.inzayn.com
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