Zayn Malik shares shirtless promo snap and reveals new song will be out THIS WEEK... as the star reveals he's 'not fussed' about staying in touch with ex-1D bandmates

By Sharnaz Shahid for MailOnline

Published: 05:54 EST, 24 January 2016 | Updated: 15:55 EST, 24 January 2016

He is set to release his latest offering for the first time since he quit One Direction last year.

And after months and months of speculation, Zayn Malik has finally unveiled the release date of his new music - this Friday.

Taking to his Twitter page on Sunday, the British heartthrob shared a topless picture of himself in what appears to be the cover of his first solo single, entitled Pillowtalk.

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Such a tease! Zayn Malik shared a topless picture of himself in what appears to be the cover of his first solo single, entitled Pillowtalk - due out on  Friday

Such a tease! Zayn Malik shared a topless picture of himself in what appears to be the cover of his first solo single, entitled Pillowtalk - due out on  Friday

Although he hasn’t revealed any additional information about his other material, the 23-year-old told The Sunday Times that the first track is all about sex.

‘I think I’m pretty black and white about what it’s about,’ he said. ‘Everybody has sex, and it’s something people want hear about.

‘It’s part of everybody’s life, a very BIG part of life! And you don’t want to sweep it under the carpet. It has to be talked about.’

See Zayn Malik updates as he shares shirtless promo teasing raunchy new music video

'There's no beef': The singer has let slip that he is ‘not fussed’ about staying friends with his former One Direction bandmates Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne

'There's no beef': The singer has let slip that he is ‘not fussed’ about staying friends with his former One Direction bandmates Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne

'Of course, he's great': Liam, 22, recently insisted he would welcome Zayn back to 1D with open arms

'Of course, he's great': Liam, 22, recently insisted he would welcome Zayn back to 1D with open arms

Zayn went on to talk about his relationship with his former One Direction bandmates, letting slip that he is ‘not fussed’ about staying friends with them even though there’s ‘no beef’.

But the Bradford native did confess he recently received an email from one of his ex-bandmates - Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.

He said: ‘I got an email. I don't even wanna say names.’ [sic]

This revelation comes after Liam was quizzed about the possibility of Zayn returning to the chart-topping pop group.

The past: The boys at a Who We Are autobiography book signing in London in October 2014

The past: The boys at a Who We Are autobiography book signing in London in October 2014

'Who knows?' The former X Factor contestant also teased the possibility of the ex-band member rejoining the group. Here they are pictured attending a photocall in Madrid, Spain, in December 2014 - three months before the 23-year-old quit

'Who knows?' The former X Factor contestant also teased the possibility of the ex-band member rejoining the group. Here they are pictured attending a photocall in Madrid, Spain, in December 2014 - three months before the 23-year-old quit

Last week, he simply explained: 'Who knows? He's just doing his thing, he's fine.'

He added that he would welcome him back with open arms, saying: 'Of course, I love Zayn he's great.'

Additionally, he reiterated that the boys have no plans to find someone to fill Zayn shoes, saying: 'There's enough people, we don't need more people.'

Earlier in the month 1D were said to be splitting for good because the four remaining band members had not renewed their contracts.

According to Us Weekly, the band has finally run its course following the departure of fifth member Zayn in March 2015 and their subsequent decision to take time off that August.

The close source claimed the boys decided 'not to renew their recording contract' when their On The Road Again tour came to a close on October 31, 2015.

'The 1D thing just ran its course,' the source explained. 'They'll remain friends, but they are exhausted and want solo careers.' 

The best is yet to come: Both Niall (left) and Louis (right) have insisted the four-piece will reform following their time off this year

The best is yet to come: Both Niall (left) and Louis (right) have insisted the four-piece will reform following their time off this year

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