Zayn Malik’s fourth studio album ‘Room Under the Stairs’ did not just knock on the door of success, it redecorated the whole house. Infused with soul, storytelling, and a sprinkle of post One Direction wisdom, the album earned critical nods and charted respectably worldwide. With moody melodies and introspective lyrics, Malik once again turned emotional turmoil into a marketable art form of chart-topping cheekbones. As ‘Room Under the Stairs’ tiptoes toward its one-year anniversary, Malik’s work of art received a silver screen shout-out.
Malik’s ‘Room Under the Stars’ joined the delightful concoction of fungus, found family, and frosting. The singer shared his unexpected collaboration with The Last of Us
.
The Last of Us whipped up a treat Zayn Malik never knew he needed
In a move no one saw coming, not even the Clickers, HBO surprised Zayn Malik with a cake inspired by The Last of Us
to celebrate the anniversary of his album ‘Room Under the Stairs’. Zayn Malik revealed the masterpiece on his Instagram stories
and conveyed his amazement through captions like, “THE CAKE IS INSANE.. DON’T EVEN WANT TO CUT IT.”
It was an architectural marvel of post-apocalyptic fondant and fungal finesse, complete with collapsing walls, eerie overgrowth, and a shockingly large guitar standing tall like the Statue of Liberty for emotionally burdened musicians.
Zayn Malik shared the cake he got for RUTS anniversary with ‘The Last of Us’ theme!
It’s a sick cake! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/3AeQWLuixI
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The cake’s centerpiece, a giant chocolate guitar, referenced the iconic instrument from The Last of Us
, a symbol of hope, memory, and soul-stirring melodies that carry through chaos. For Zayn Malik, a celebrated musician himself, the guitar was a perfect homage bridging his own musical journey with the haunting emotional storytelling of the show’s world.
The Last of Us
seems to be sending a very clear message, when it comes to celebrating Zayn Malik’s fourth album anniversary, even the apocalypse insists you join the party.
Celebrating Room Under the Stairs
Zayn Malik’s ‘Room Under the Stairs’ dropped like a velvet bomb, treating fans to a surprise a decade after his dramatic exit from One Direction. The album features singles like ‘Whispered Shadows’ and ‘Echoes in the Hallway,’ blending sultry R&B vibes with brooding lyricism that sounds like your best friend after one too many heartbreaks. Commercially, the album slid smoothly onto the charts, debuting in the top 20 across multiple countries, proving that even years later, Malik’s voice still commands attention.
room under the stairs – zayn malik 𓊍 pic.twitter.com/sobJ6x1xOj
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A decade after leaving One Direction, Zayn Malik surprised fans recently with an unexpected treat
that reignited excitement, though it was not a new album itself, the surprise was a reminder that Malik still knows how to keep his fans on their toes. ‘Room Under the Stairs’ remains a moody, stylish journey through heartbreak and hope, proving Malik’s artistry only grows richer with time.
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