If you ask Zayn Malik, One Direction was like a prison that he just could wait to escape and now in a candid interview Zayn Malik says “I’m Free” From One Direction!!!

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CelebNMusic247.com has this candid interview with Zayn Malik, who has been speaking about going solo after leaving One Direction!

The 23-year-old explained what he wants to succeed as a solo artist, after breaking free from the boyband.

After leaving One Direction, Zayn released his debut album ‘Mind of Mine’ in March.

Zayn Malik explains to Dazed magazine:

“I’m just trying to do more and more.”

“I’m excited to get more involved in every way that I can. Whether it’s producing or the creative for my stage direction, I just want to get down to every detail.”

Malik adds:

“That’s my progression, learning my craft as a solo artist. I’m kind of itching a little bit. I want to work. I’ve learned over four or five years that it’s good to work because you’re earning, not spending.”

Looking back on his time in One Direction he says:

“I know that musicians are seen as one-sided people a lot of the time. But we do have other elements to us as well.”

“I didn’t feel good…You need to be able to express what it is that you are. I’m free at last.”

When it comes to hanging out, Zayn reveals:

“I stick to my own bubble, as it is. Creatively and socially, I think, as I’m getting older, that’s just the way I am.”

He revealed:

“I don’t get much feedback from my peers. I spoke a bit to Taylor,”

“At Gigi’s house we briefly spoke and she told me she really enjoyed the album. It was nice to get some feedback. She said she thought I was cool and I kind of blushed a bit and didn’t know how to take it.”

Wow. Thoughts?

Here are a couple of videos from Zayn Malik:

Photos: Instagram