ZAYN – KONNAKOL [Swimming Through Seas Green Vinyl LP]

Description

ZAYN approaches KONNAKOL as a solo pop album shaped by vocal rhythm, South Asian musical references, and the identity themes behind its title. The name refers to konnakol, a South Indian vocal percussion practice, which gives the record a different frame than a typical pop LP built only around singles. On this Swimming Through Seas vinyl record edition, the album is presented as a colored first pressing with a full 15-track album.

“Nusrat” opens the album by placing ZAYN’s heritage references at the front of the tracklist, while “Betting Folk” moves into a more conversational pop lane. “Used to the Blues” points toward hurt and reflection through its title and placement before “Sideways,” one of the album’s advance singles. Side B adds “Fatal,” “Take Turns,” and “Breathe” before closing with “Die For Me,” giving the LP a sequence that moves from cultural introduction to relationship-driven material and later emotional release.

ZAYN frames KONNAKOL as his fifth studio album and his most culturally inspired project to date, with the concept tied to sound, heritage, and self-definition. The Swimming Through Seas variant is a color vinyl first pressing. The listing notes that each copy has unique color variation, so the finished vinyl may differ slightly from product images.

• Format: Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Nusrat”, “Sideways”, “Fatal”, “Die For Me”
• Pressing details: Swimming Through Seas Color Vinyl (Green, Seafoam), First Pressing
• Genre/style: Pop, Contemporary R&B, Alternative Pop, R&B
• UPC: 199957317047

“Sideways” and “Die For Me” connect the album’s pop side to ZAYN’s larger solo catalog, while “Nusrat” and “Fatal” point more strongly toward the cultural concept behind KONNAKOL. The Swimming Through Seas color variant gives this first pressing a distinct physical identity.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Nusrat
2. Betting Folk
3. Used To The Blues
4. Sideways
5. 5th Element
6. Prayers
7. Side Effects
8. Met Tonight

Side B:

1. Fatal
2. Take Turns
3. Blooming
4. Like I Have You
5. Loving The Way I Do
6. Breathe
7. Die For Me