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Zayn Malik New Direction: One Direction Ex Is Going with Simon Cowell and a Solo Album

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Zayn Malik has a new direction. He’s going solo, signing with RCA and Simon Cowell. He’s going to release a aolo album. Goodbye One Direction and being member of a group. He’s on his own.

In a release from RCA:
Simon Cowell of Syco Music says: “With RCA, Zayn has the perfect label to work with on his solo career. They are excited about working with him and I am sure whatever they release together will be special.”

Comments Peter Edge and Tom Corson of RCA: “Zayn’s a genius songwriter with an incredible voice, and we are proud to have him join our roster of iconic superstars. We are thrilled he has entrusted us to deliver his personal artistic vision to millions of his fans across the globe.”

Was this Zayn’s master plan when he left One Direction? You bet it was. That decision evidently had nothing to do with being tired or depressed or burnt out.

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Roger Friedman
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