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Post by McCreerian on Mar 26, 2015 13:56:10 GMT -5
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Post by think pink. on Mar 26, 2015 14:10:24 GMT -5
YASSSS! Give us the REAL tea!
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Post by allow that on Mar 26, 2015 15:22:03 GMT -5
YASSSS! Give us the REAL tea! I'd not trust The Sun for anything real.
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Post by think pink. on Mar 26, 2015 15:27:31 GMT -5
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Post by Mic Technique on Mar 26, 2015 15:43:03 GMT -5
A "void of personality"? It was his impersonality, compounded by his exceptionally good looks which lent to an air of mystery that defined his appeal. Otherwise we barely heard a peep out of mostly-mute Zayn since they took the world stage 4 years ago. But I think The Guardian was simply eager to trot out that headline since the news broke.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 26, 2015 23:14:28 GMT -5
The print version of The Sun is out. It's easy to find on Twitter. You can't just link to it cause you need a subscription but the jpgs of it are on Twitter. The audio will be out 7am UK time in the morning. Basically he's been unhappy for awhile and was sticking it out for the fans. He's working on a solo project but it'll be awhile for anything comes out. He's not coming back to 1D anytime soon. There was also no bad blood anywhere with anyone involved. Here it is donnysoldier.tumblr.com/post/114727444144/ziamisthenameofmyship-the-interview
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Post by think pink. on Mar 26, 2015 23:44:03 GMT -5
The solo album is confirmed. Thank you Naughty Boy for being our Yoko!
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Post by musiclover98 on Mar 27, 2015 0:16:21 GMT -5
So this guy is the reason my little sister flipped out yesterday. I told her he was probably just going solo. She was concerned she would never see him again.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 27, 2015 8:27:11 GMT -5
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Post by allow that on Mar 27, 2015 10:14:00 GMT -5
The influence.
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Post by Spidey on Mar 27, 2015 10:19:26 GMT -5
It is pretty obvious that he is leaving the band to pursue a solo career.
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Post by think pink. on Mar 27, 2015 10:23:33 GMT -5
And it begins... From People Mag
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Mar 27, 2015 10:31:50 GMT -5
I never got the hoopla over this group..They don't even dance.
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Post by allow that on Mar 27, 2015 10:33:13 GMT -5
People Magazine literally just writing to write. He's already gone into recording studios solo way before his exit was on the horizon. And Louis being the random name they draw out of a hat? At least say Liam.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 27, 2015 11:17:39 GMT -5
People Magazine literally just writing to write. He's already gone into recording studios solo way before his exit was on the horizon. And Louis being the random name they draw out of a hat? At least say Liam. Ikr. That People article is trash. And they should have said Liam. At least he's admitted they got drunk and kissed before. Haha.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 27, 2015 11:18:35 GMT -5
I never got the hoopla over this group..They don't even dance. That's part of their appeal. Boy band dancing is so old. Being one that didn't was something fresh.
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Post by JOJO SIWA DERANGEMENT SYNDROME on Mar 27, 2015 13:03:23 GMT -5
Zayn Malik's Solo Plans, One Direction's Future Course: Inside the Band's Sony ContractARTICLESBUSINESSPOP-SHOPNEWS By Andrew Hampp, New York | March 27, 2015 12:33 PM EDT Three days into a four-person tour, two hours after playing to a stadium of 43,000 fans in Jakarta and just eight minutes past midnight, One Direction made an announcement that would send millions of teenagers into hysterics. Zayn Malik was leaving the band "to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight," as the singer said in an official statement on March 25. Malik's departure didn't come as a complete surprise (he had announced a brief hiatus from the band's current tour on March 19 due to "stress"), nor is it unprecedented (the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys both had members exit at the height of their popularity). But it's a troubling sign that even 1D's record-breaking four-year run may soon come to an end after its current stadium tour (it wraps in the United Kingdom on Oct. 31) and upcoming fifth album (expected in the fourth quarter through Syco/Columbia). It also brings into question Malik's contractual status as one-fifth of the X Factor U.K.-born prefab group. Richard Griffiths, One Direction's manager at London-based Modest Management, confirms to Billboard that "nothing changes on the tour," which will spend two months and 25 dates in North America starting July 9. That's good news for promoters Live Nation and Creative Artists Agency, as 1D finished 2014 as the top touring act in the world with total gross ticket sales of more than $290 million and attendance of 3,439,560 from 69 shows reported to Billboard Boxscore. Reps for the band and labels Columbia and Syco declined further comment. But while ticket sales remain sturdy, the group's chart momentum has slowed since the release of Four last November. Although the set debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (making 1D the only group in the chart's 59-year history to have its first four albums bow in the top slot), it has yet to generate a top 10 hit, with lead single "Steal My Girl" peaking at No. 13 and second single, "Night Changes," petering out at 31 (a label rep says no further single releases are planned at this time). In total, the group has sold 6.5 million albums in the United States, according to Nielsen Music; 2012 debut Up All Night is its biggest at 2 million. Still, that's a covetable track record -- and Billboard's forthcoming 2014 Money Makers list, an annual compilation of the top earners in U.S. recorded music and touring, will report One Direction at No. 1 for the first time, with a total take of $42 million. That's why Malik's label management team has already positioned him for a future as a solo act: Malik is signed to Syco as a group member and individually. A "leaving member clause" in the band's deal allows the act to continue as a foursome, and it also offers the label the option to pick up Malik's contract as a solo artist. By Malik's own admission to U.K. newspaper The Sun, a solo career looks to be in the cards and the singer is currently working with British producer Naughty Boy in a London studio. The remaining 1D four-piece still owes two more albums to Sony as part of a three-album renewal inked in 2013. Beyond that, "the theory is, because there are fewer members in the group, the label should pay less [of an advance for future work] because they're likely to be less viable," explains attorney Doug Davis, principal at The Davis Firm, whose clients include Lil Jon and Swizz Beatz. "But if Zayn is properly represented, he will negotiate a more substantial solo deal than the percentage he's entitled to as part of a group." Malik had been withdrawn from the band for months, suffering from what one source calls "terrible anxiety" (for which he allegedly took medication) and dropping out of a key promotional appearance for Four on NBC's Today in Orlando, Fla., in fall 2014. "There have been rumors of substance abuse," hinted Today host Matt Lauer of Malik's illness excuse. Indeed, another source contends, "Zayn wasn't sick when he missed Orlando ... he's had one foot out the door since then." Offers a third, well-placed insider: "He just didn't want to do it anymore." But for every short-lived post-boy band solo project (Jordan Knight, Nick Carter, Joe Jonas), there's plenty of success stories (Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake) to bode well for Malik's next path. Johnny Wright, who currently manages Timberlake and has worked with Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, The Jonas Brothers and New Kids On The Block at various stages in their respective careers, says, "My advice to him would be always leave an open door with the band, so that there's a time in the future for him to develop and find himself but always leave that door open so that he can come back." Jayne Collins, the creator and first manager of prefab British group The Wanted, adds, "I don't think Zayn is going to hide under a rock -- I think he'll do his own solo thing. I would imagine he just wants to be in control of his own destiny." Contributing: Shirley Halperin, Jem Aswad, Richard Smirke An edited version of the story originally appeared in the April 4th issue of Billboard. source
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Post by slayZ on Mar 27, 2015 13:56:44 GMT -5
Apparently Simon Cowell has been secretly in the know/on board and 100% behind this exit for a while. I live.
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Post by Mack on Mar 27, 2015 13:58:30 GMT -5
Zayn was by far my favorite member of 1D, so I'm definitely excited to check out his solo material. He has such a good voice.
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Post by allow that on Mar 27, 2015 14:29:40 GMT -5
Still, that's a covetable track record -- and Billboard's forthcoming 2014 Money Makers list, an annual compilation of the top earners in U.S. recorded music and touring, will report One Direction at No. 1 for the first time, with a total take of $42 million. That's why Malik's label management team has already positioned him for a future as a solo act: Malik is signed to Syco as a group member and individually. A "leaving member clause" in the band's deal allows the act to continue as a foursome, and it also offers the label the option to pick up Malik's contract as a solo artist. This gets to the meat of what I wanted to know. It seems Zayn can easily make a solo album without potential lawsuits hanging over his head, although apparently it will be on the same label. I think the writing's been on the wall anyway, but with Naughty Boy helming things for now it's quite clear that Zayn Malik: Solo artist will go into a slight urban direction, but a very British one. I feel like his success in the UK is all but guaranteed for a single or two, but he may drop a sound that'll be more difficult to transfer to American audiences. He's got the fan base, name recognition, and hype to hopefully make it work but I think his primary focus is going to be at home. Which kind of serves to counteract those employing the "betrayal" school of thought: why is he focusing on a solo career if he wanted to be out of the spotlight?!?! *angry emoticon* blah blah. Zayn obviously wants a career in music; he did audition on X Factor afterall. But there's a different between making music you enjoy with light promo vs. months and months of travel and the intensity of having your every minute dictated to you day after day. I don't think Solo Zayn would be interested in world tours or extensive press campaigns, but that's not to say he'd not be willing to fly to LA or NYC for a week to plug an album... then hop right back on a plane to drink with his lads and f**k Essex groupies his "fiance" while the music itself just does its thing.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 27, 2015 15:28:54 GMT -5
I've very happy with the Billboard article. It sounds like everyone is getting what they want for now. I'm here for future 1D and solo Zayn. I see Zayn wanting to be more of a limited club act that tours occasionally. Kinda like Jesse McCartney and Nick Jonas but of course with an Urban sound.
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Post by think pink. on Mar 27, 2015 22:18:06 GMT -5
He posted this song on his twitter 3 weeks ago and wrote "Sick tune". Wonder if we'll hear anything like this on the album.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 27, 2015 22:48:34 GMT -5
Just saw this on Youtube. Zayn's final moment on stage at the last concert together in Hong Kong.
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Post by think pink. on Mar 27, 2015 23:27:14 GMT -5
He will reunite with them one day on stage. And there won't be a dry eye in the house :'( .
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Post by suzyolu on Mar 28, 2015 16:13:07 GMT -5
To be honest I've been waiting for this to happen for a long time. He clearly has been uninterested in the music 1D have been making and dead behind the eyes on stage and in group interviews for some time. Maybe now that he will be making the kind of music he loves we will see a different Zayn that looks happy to be on stage and actually talks in interviews. But first the dude needs to eat and put a little bit of weight on as he is skin and bone.
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Mar 28, 2015 18:14:20 GMT -5
Can't get over how this cat just split the scene though… whoa… man… :o
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 28, 2015 18:33:09 GMT -5
Zayn with Naughty Boy in the studio today working on his album
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Post by ¤ Matthea ¤ on Mar 28, 2015 19:23:38 GMT -5
Considering Zayn's debut album is set for 2016, I'm surprised to see him going to the studio every day from the moment news of his 1D departure broke. He could use some rest.
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Post by allow that on Mar 28, 2015 19:28:58 GMT -5
Considering Zayn's debut album is set for 2016, I'm surprised to see him going to the studio every day from the moment news of his 1D departure broke. He could use some rest. He's probably been thirsty to record his own shit since before he even stepped into the X Factor audition stage door.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 28, 2015 20:20:01 GMT -5
www.justsimoncowell.com/#!news/c17ot Reports today say Simon Cowell and Syco get the rights to Zayn's solo work with his first album released in 2016. According to an exclusive in The Sun Newspaper, Simon made a deal that allowed him to get out of the group's contract early, providing his debut material is released on Syco. An insider told The Sun: "Zayn is now the most in-demand solo artist in the world. There's huge excitement as he's the first member who will be able to release on their own. "Simon was very understanding about him leaving the band but quickly made it clear he would stay a Syco artist for his future projects. "He'll now be able to make sure any releases are timed so they don't clash with anything by One Direction." The 22-year-old singer will reportedly be looked after the same label executives he worked with during his time with One Direction. Zayn's first solo album is expected to be released early 2016, and whilst people would have preferred him to stay in the band, it seems the current situation "still works out". The source added: "Obviously everyone at Syco would have preferred he had stayed part of the band but this result still works out for everyone."
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