The pop star is working on his first solo project after quitting the boy band in March (15) for a more "normal" life, and he is seemingly going for a hip-hop feel for his next record.

Tyler, the Creator took to Twitter.com on Monday (10Aug15) and sent a message to Malik, writing, "HI @zaynmalik I HAVE BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTALS AND YOU HAVE A VOICE LETS FIGURE THIS OUT MY GUY . EPIC ALBUM CUTS THO NO RADIO SINGLES."

Malik appeared keen to join forces with the Odd Future star, eagerly writing back, "sounds sick (great) BRO let do some s**t !"