Zayn Malik

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Zayn Malik started off his musical career by auditioning for the X Factor. Being put into a boy band by Simon Cowell, Zayn was a part of the mega-band One Direction. The band went on to great success! Five years later, in 2015, Zayn left the band and went on to start his solo career. Embracing his alternative R&B sound, Zayn was the first British male artist to debut at number one in both the UK and US with his debut single 'Pillowtalk' and album 'Mind of Mine'. BBC Asian Network honour a contemporary cultural legend. Featuring exclusive BBC archive content.