Zayn says he doesn’t listen to 1D music because ‘that’s not cool sh*t!’

In March of this year, Zayn Malik made a very sudden departure from One Direction.

As it happens, Zayn seems to be making his split from the rest of the boys very clear. In an interview with Fader, the 22-year old has revealed that he was never a fan of 1D’s music.  

“That's not music that I would listen to. Would you listen to One Direction, sat at a party with your girl? I wouldn't.”

The now solo artist sat down to chat about a new teaser for his debut single Befour and had a candid chat about his feelings towards Liam and the rest of the gang.

He explained his new artistic direction as it were, and revealed that he felt disconnected from the music that 1D became famous for releasing. 

He admitted he “loved” the band, but the music was not to his liking. He seems to be well and truly over the 1D-mania, and the avid fans that come with the territory as he defended his statements saying:

“I don't think that's an offensive statement to make. That's just not who I am.”

Zayn, who also split from Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards this summer, added that if he was on a date, he wouldn’t fancy listening to One Direction.

"If I was sat at a dinner date with a girl, I would play some cool s**t, you know what I mean? I want to make music that I think is cool s**t. I don't think that's too much to ask for.” 

He signed a record deal with RCA Records in July after leaving 1D in March to pursue a 'private and more normal life'. According to the interview Zayn has also been enjoying other creative pursuits:

“Entering Zayn’s backyard stirs up an eerie feeling of boyhood bumping up against something darker. Boxed on his porch is a high-powered Predator CarbonLite crossbow.”

He also commented on his break-up and the claims that he broke up with Perrie via text:

“I have more respect for Perrie than to end anything over text message. I love her a lot, and I always will.”