Studio Album · No. 5
Konnakol Songwriting Credits by Zayn Malik
Produced by German, Nick Hahn, Malay, Zayn, Connor McDonough, Riley McDonough, the Monsters & Strangerz, Jesse Shatkin, Isaiah Tejada, Victor Thell
Mercury
PopR&B
Artist
93%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Zayn Malik carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Zayn Malik
1 trackoutside writers
Zayn Malik's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer93%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
25
Lyricists
11
Producers
2026
Released
Data Insight
Fourteen of the fifteen tracks credit him. Malay and Mikky Ekko appear across the record, and Malay's return closes a loop: he shaped Mind of Mine ten years earlier and is credited on 21 Zayn tracks in total, more than anyone else.
Konnakol was released on Mercury in April 2026, his fifth solo album. Malay returns as a producer for the first time since the 2016 debut.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nusrat
|
ZaynMalayMikky Ekko | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky Ekko | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 2 |
Betting Folk
|
ZaynMalayMikky Ekko | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky Ekko | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 3 |
Used to the Blues
|
ZaynMalayMikky Ekko | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky Ekko | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 4 |
Sideways
|
ZaynJesse ShatkinStefan JohnsonJordan K. JohnsonGermanMozella | Zain Javadd MalikJesse ShatkinStefan JohnsonJordan K. JohnsonOliver PeterhofMozella | The Monsters & StrangerzJesse ShatkinGerman | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 5 |
5th Element
|
ZaynMalayMikky EkkoRicky MontanerMau Montaner | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky EkkoRicardo RegleroMauricio Reglero | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 6 |
Prayers
|
ZaynMalayMikky Ekko | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky Ekko | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 7 |
Side Effects
|
ZaynRyan DalyRiley McDonoughConnor McDonoughCastleRyan Wheeler | Zain Javadd MalikRyan DalyRiley McDonoughConnor McDonoughCastleRyan Wheeler | Ryan DalyRiley McDonough | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 8 |
Met Tonight
|
ZaynIsaiah TejadaJordan K. JohnsonJordan OrvoshDaniel Zaidenstadt | Zain Javadd MalikIsaiah TejadaJordan K. JohnsonJordan OrvoshDaniel Zaidenstadt | Zaynthe Monsters & StrangerzIsaiah Tejada | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 9 |
Fatal
|
ZaynMalayMikky EkkoRicky Montaner | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky EkkoRicardo Reglero | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 10 |
Take Turns
|
ZaynMalayMikky Ekko | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky Ekko | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 11 |
Blooming
|
ZaynMalayTayla Parx | Zain Javadd MalikMalayTayla Parx | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 12 |
Like I Have You
|
ZaynMalayMikky EkkoJP SaxeTrey Campbell | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky EkkoJP SaxeTrey Campbell | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 13 |
Loving the Way I Do
|
ZaynMalayMikky Ekko | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky Ekko | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 14 |
Breathe
|
ZaynMalayMikky Ekko | Zain Javadd MalikMalayMikky Ekko | ZaynMalay | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
| 15 |
Die for Me
#91
|
Victor ThellNick HahnIsaiah TejadaJordan K. JohnsonLinnea SödahlJames Essien | Victor ThellNick HahnIsaiah TejadaJordan K. JohnsonLinnea SödahlJames Essien | Victor ThellNick Hahnthe Monsters & StrangerzIsaiah Tejada | Zayn Malik (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors
Z
Zayn
Writer · Producer
ZJ
Zain Javadd Malik
Writer
M
Malay
Writer · Producer
ME
Mikky Ekko
Writer
JK
Jordan K. Johnson
Writer
IT
Isaiah Tejada
Writer · Producer
RR
Ricardo Reglero
Writer
RM
Ricky Montaner
Writer
G
German
Writer · Producer
JS
Jesse Shatkin
Writer · Producer
NH
Nick Hahn
Writer · Producer
RM
Riley McDonough
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Konnakol
Who wrote Konnakol?
Zayn on fourteen of the fifteen tracks, with Malay and Mikky Ekko among his co-writers.
Who produced it?
German, Nick Hahn, Malay, Zayn himself, Connor McDonough and Riley McDonough among others.
How did the album sell?
The discography's certification column is blank for this 2026 release and no sales figure is published.
Which singles charted?
"Eyes Closed" with Jisoo reached number 37 in the UK and "Die for Me" number 91.
Are engineering credits published?
No engineering credits are published on the album article.
How long is the album?
45:27 across fifteen tracks.
Is this his newest album?
Yes, released April 17, 2026.