Zayn Malik is now going to make "sexual" and "slowed down" music away from One Direction, after sensationally quitting the band earlier this week following five years with the chart-topping group. A source has now revealed that he has his sights firmly set on a solo career, with material to be released that's completely different to his past work in 1D.

Zayn Malik

Zayn Malik

The source revealed: "The music he's making is completely different to anything One Direction have ever done before, it's very slowed down R&B and quite sexual. It's going to blow fans' minds."

The heartthrob - who is engaged to Little Mix star Perrie Edwards - was previously pictured with producer Naughty Boy who confirmed they had recorded a track together, while Zayn was also spotted heading into a studio shortly after he revealed he would be leaving the band on Wednesday (25.03.15), prompting fans to believe a solo release may be imminent.

The source told Now magazine: "Zayn has a clear vision for the music he wants to create, and the direction he wants to take his career in.

"He's been writing for a while now during his downtime on tour and has already recorded two tracks this week alone."

However, in a statement announcing his departure, Zayn insisted he is keen to take some time out of the spotlight to be "a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time".

Speaking to The Sun newspaper he added: "I'm just going to chill man, I'm just going to be me for a while."

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