Room Under The Stairs is a significant evolution for the genre-bending ZAYN, as he digs into themes of healing, stillness, and growth, all while exploring a new sound that emphasizes his soulful vocals and poetic lyricism. Working with 9-time Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, ZAYN brings his vision to life, each track overflowing with truth and a touching openess. Reflecting on the album, ZAYN shares, "This is my favorite album that I've made to date, mainly because it comes from a place of sheer honesty and vulnerability. I wanted each song to feel as if it was just me sitting beside you telling you how I feel, singing directly to you."

With Cobb's guidance, ZAYN elevates his music to new heights, creating a raw and stripped-back sound that captures the essence of his emotions. "Working with Dave Cobb has been an amazing experience," he acknowledges. "The way he’s elevated the music is second to none, and he has done an incredible job helping me create this record."

Drawing inspiration from his own experiences and introspection, ZAYN found solace in making Room Under The Stairs as a deeply personal process. "I think just being where I was at that time, staying away from things and living with my own thoughts inspired me to want to write something from that place," he explains. "I’ve got to put this out as a whole body of work, it’s something for myself, not even just for the world."

With Cobb's admiration for the raw honesty of ZAYN 's songs, the collaboration was a natural fit. Room Under The Stairs captures a moment in time, a snapshot of his voyage through life and music. As he invites the rest of us to join him on this whimsical and magical trip, no doubt we’ll find as much joy in listening to the album as he did in creating it.