"Mind of Mindd (Intro)" (stylized as MiNd Of MiNdd (Intro)) is a song by Zayn. It appears as the opening track on his first studio album Mind of Mine.
Lyrically, the title track acts as "a fly-in introduction and a warm welcome to Malik’s mind.[1]
Background[]
The title track involves Malik's voice warbling plaintively through a fog of effects,[2] with his voice drenched in reverb and backed by a piano, and it has some Bollywood music elements.[3] The track was released on March 25, 2016, along with the album. Zayn explained the title, saying: "It's really reflective of the whole experience that I want to give the listener. I wanted it to be almost like a brainstorm. It's just music and it's just whatever you're feeling at that moment in time."
Lyrics[]
Complex Cover Shoot[]
"Mind of Mindd" was heard a few days prior to the release of the album in the behind the scenes video for Zayn’s Complex cover shoot.
Lyric Video[]
Reception[]
As described by International Business Times (IBT), "Mind Of Mine has a strong opening –despite lasting 23 seconds– with the well-produced glittery intro Mind Of Mindd before seamlessly transitioning into the lead single "Pillowtalk""[4]. DigitalSpy described it as that "It comes with swirly electronics and echoed vocals, setting the collection up as a spacious chasm containing Zayn's inner thoughts.[5]
References[]
- ↑ Zayn Is More Than The Next Timberlake Or Bieber; He's Pop's Most Honest Artist
- ↑ Zayn - 'Mind Of Mine' Review
- ↑ Being Zayn Malik: A Mind (and a Solo Album) of His Own
- ↑ Zayn Malik: Mind Of Mine album review – from One Direction to another
- ↑ Zayn: Mind Of Mine solo album review - Is it any good, then?