The Alum of One Direction, Zayn Malik, has waited for quite long before the beginning of his much-anticipated solitary venture. On this Wednesday, 18th September, the singer gave a silent performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to endorse details of the “Stairway to the Sky” tour.
The long-awaited moment is that it is Zayn’s first ever solo tour as a headliner since he announced his departure from the group One Direction back in 2015. Fans were all waiting for this moment; in fact, Malik is all set to tear it open. This mysterious way of coming out is like walking straight on stage with the tour poster displayed, which adds some secretive flavor to this long-awaited event.
Zayn Malik Announces Tour Dates
Zayn to tour US and UK with 11 dates. The first is on October 23rd in San Francisco and it ends on December 3rd in Newcastle. Here are the tour dates.
US Leg
Oct 23 – San Francisco, CA
Oct 25 – Las Vegas, NV
Oct 27 – Los Angeles, C
Oct 30 – Washington D.C
Nov 2 – New York City, NY
UK Dates
November 20 – Edinburgh, Scotland
November 23 – Leeds, England
November 24 – Manchester, England
November 26 – London, England
November 29 – Wolverhampton, England
3rd December-Newcastle, UK
Presale tickets for the “Stairway to the Sky” tour will go on sale starting this Thursday, September 19th. More presales and details will roll out throughout this week leading up to Saturday, September 21st when tickets go on sale to the public. More details and ticketing information is available at Zayn’s official site (inzayn.com). Get ready to join Zayn Malik to climb the “Stairway to the Sky” and definitely have a memorable solo experience.
Zayn Malik: A Solo Journey After One Direction
Zayn Malik struck superstardom when he was part of that spunky new boy band One Direction. He began his career by auditioning for The X Factor in 2010. Later, when he got a position in One Direction, he quickly became one of the favorites of the masses with a pure voice and an electrifying persona on stage.
Shockingly, Zayn announced that he was leaving One Direction in 2015. His fans were not prepared to accept his change of heart, and there was a lot of mixed reaction, some disappointed over the quitting of the show and others supporting him for going solo.
Zayn has been candid about reasons he left the group. He mentioned a need for creative control and personal growth were motives for leaving. He then went on to mention his fight with the overwhelm of fame and how this impacted his emotional stability within a group of a boy band.
Zayn Malik: Career as a Solo Artist
After leaving the boy band One Direction, Zayn has been able to have huge successes as a solo artist. Such hits include “Pillowtalk,” “Like I Would,” and “Dusk Till Dawn,” for which he won several awards and nominations. His works are rich in R&B and pop elements, for which he has received significant accolades as a versatile vocalist and songwriter.
As a solo artist, Zayn has also faced his share of troubles. He has always been under close media scrutiny and intense criticism. However, he has expressed his anxiety and the issues related to mental health. Amidst all these challenging phases, he stood strong and thus came out to be a possible and respected musician.
Next, Zayn continues being one of the great signs for an incredible career in bringing the exciting news of announcing a new “Stairway to the Sky” tour. Fans look forward to the excitement and an unforgettable live experience as he steps up to find out himself through the presentation of his talents and encounter the connection on a much more personal level.
Zayn started his solo career by releasing his debut album in 2016, which was titled “Mind of Mine.” The album shot to the top of the Billboard 200 chart and has thrown smash hits like “Pillowtalk,” “Like I Would,” and “Wrong.” Zayn’s songs are never to be forgotten with R&B and pop shades. His soulful singing and songwriting skills have been indicated through the mouths of Michael Jackson, Prince, and Frank Ocean.
The critics have earned much gratitude for his work towards his solo career. His potential range and all-inclusive ability to voice complex emotions through music has been greatly appreciated by the critics. His will and ability to experiment with the sounds were much appreciated as well. Zayn has earned many hits on the charts as part of his solo effort. Singles have topped charts all over the world, and the life of his albums has begun with premiere in high rankings on many charts.
Besides that, Zayn has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Taylor Swift, Sia, and Dua Lipa. Such collaborations took him further across boundaries and to audiences he would not have reached otherwise. Zayn has performed at many festivals and concerts across the world. His performances have offered great energetic appeal for the stage besides quite attractive live performances.
[ Also read: Taylor Swift Makes History at VMAs, Thanks Boyfriend and Encourages Fan Action ]Zayn has always been an open person about his life and has brought much discussion around the mental health issues that people suffer from. He has been involved in several philanthropic exercises.
Generally, Zayn Malik as a solo artist performed exceedingly well. His talent, versatility, and unique sound gave him a set place in the career currently an acknowledged and influential music artist.
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