Zayn Malik in One Direction
Zayn Malik brought a distinctive R&B-influenced voice to One Direction and helped define some of the group’s most memorable vocal moments in the early and middle years.
Lead vocal songs associated with Zayn Malik
- You & I
- Pillow-style high notes moments in live medleys
- Night Changes
- Little Things
- Story of My Life
- Diana
- Best Song Ever
Zayn's role in the band
Zayn was often the member fans pointed to when discussing the group’s strongest pure vocalist. His agility, smooth tone and upper-register control gave One Direction a different colour from many other mainstream pop groups of the era.
What Zayn Malik has been doing since leaving One Direction
Zayn left One Direction before the band’s final stretch as a five-piece and then moved into a solo career with a more R&B-focused direction. His solo work has highlighted a very different artistic lane, which is one reason fans remain fascinated by the idea of seeing him return for a reunion moment.
For the wider reunion picture, visit the tour dates page and compare with Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.