One Direction has released their first, new single following Zayn Malik’s departure from the band. The song, titled ‘Drag Me Down’, comes one day after Malik signed a new recording contract. The song, which wasn’t leaked, was released on their social media accounts and went on radio today.
Finally we get to say this ! have waited a long time but our new single Drag Me Down is out !!! http://t.co/ZNONKQKXqd
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) July 31, 2015
We wanted you guys to have our new single first so here it is! http://t.co/Nnp8jrBnEg
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) July 31, 2015
Bit of a surprise ! 😊 Check out our new single! It’s called Drag Me Down & I hope you love it as much as we do https://t.co/HPJn2Kij5M
— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) July 31, 2015
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) July 31, 2015
Fans have already started going nuts on Twitter, after hearing the announcement, and the song is already rapidly climbing up the iTunes chart. The song will be the lead single of the band’s fifth studio album, which is set to release later this year, the boys have confirmed.
The new song comes as Malik announced that he will release his debut solo album with RCA Records. 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.”