Artist Spotlight [Zayn Malik] [3.25.16] Gabriel Gutierrez Bad Boy Zayn Malik Going His Own Direction! Zayn Malik initially auditioned on the British television series X-factor as a solo artist. When he didn’t make it to the final round he came back to join a group now known as One-Direction. The members of the band include Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson. They later became worldwide sensations selling out arenas and releasing four studio albums. Some of these albums include “Up All Night” and “Midnight Memories.” Their lead single “That’s What Makes You Beautiful” reached number one in the U.K and the U.S. It was certified six times platinum in America and four times in Australia. Although One-Direction has made headlines and topped Billboard charts, Zayn Never wanted to be a part of the band. The bad boy Zayn Malik wasn’t always so bad. While he attended Tong High School he didn’t really fit in. He is a mix of Pakistani and English Heritage. During his time as a student he was involved in performing arts courses and school productions. Jay Sean visited his school and Zayn performed on stage for the first time ever with him. Growing up, Zayn was inspired by his father’s records. He was influenced by a mix of R&B, Reggae, and