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{{title|wRoNg}}{{Single|cover = Wrong.jpg|main artist 1 = Zayn Malik|featured artist 1 = Kehlani Parrish|released = June 7, 2016|recorded = 2015/2016|genre = Alternate R&B|length = 3:32|label = RCA|composer = [[Zayn Malik]], Chase Wells, James Griffin, Kevin Rains, James Emerson, Salvador Waviest, Kehlani Parrish|producer = XYZ|album 1 = Mind of Mine|album 1 link = Mind of Mine|previous = Like I Would|previous link = Like I Would|next = Cruel|next link = Cruel}}'''Wrong '''(stylised as '''wRoNg''') is a song recorded by British singer and songwriter [[Zayn Malik|Zayn]], featuring American singer and songwriter Kehlani for his debut solo studio album, ''[[Mind of Mine]]'' (2016). It was written by Zayn Malik, Wells, Griffin, Rains, Emerson, Waviest and Kehlani Parrish, and produced by XYZ. It was released as the third single from the album on 7 June 2016.
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{{title|wRoNg}}{{Single|cover = Zayn wRoNg Kehlani.jpg|main artist 1 = Zayn Malik|featured artist 1 = Kehlani Parrish|released = June 07, 2016|recorded = 2015/2016|genre = Alternate R&B|length = 3:32|label = [[RCA]]|composer = [[Zayn Malik]], Chase Wells, James Griffin, Kevin Rains, James Emerson, Salvador Waviest, [[Kehlani Parrish]]|producer = XYZ|album 1 = Mind of Mine|album 1 link = |previous = Like I Would|previous link = Like I Would|next = Cruel|next link = Cruel}}'''Wrong '''(stylised as '''wRoNg''') is a song recorded by British singer and songwriter [[Zayn Malik|Zayn]], featuring American singer and songwriter Kehlani for his debut solo studio album, ''[[Mind of Mine]]'' (2016).
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It was written by [[Zayn Malik]], Wells, Griffin, Rains, Emerson, Waviest and [[Kehlani Parrish]], and produced by XYZ. It was released as the third single from the album on June 7, 2016.
   
 
Lyrically, "Wrong" is about "looking in the wrong place for love".<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/2733410/zayn-malik-truth-bombs-beats-interview/ 13 Truth Bombs Zayn Just Dropped]
  
Lyrically, "Wrong" is about "looking in the wrong place for love".<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/2733410/zayn-malik-truth-bombs-beats-interview/ 13 Truth Bombs Zayn Just Dropped]
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== Background ==
  
== Background ==
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Zayn sung and wrote one of the songs, "Wrong", in collaboration with American R&B singer and songwriter Kehlani.<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/2733346/zayn-malik-album-details-reveal-zane-lowe/ Zayn just revealed his album title]</ref> According to Malik, he "reached out to her, played a couple of songs for her in L.A. and she's really cool, she liked the music, so she got in the studio within a couple of days, she gave me a song back that she wanted me to do, and we just got it done straight away."<ref>[http://www.bustle.com/articles/150150-how-do-zayn-kehlani-know-each-other-there-seems-to-be-a-musical-connection How Do Zayn & Kehlani Know Each Other?]</ref> Malik originally wrote "Wrong" as a rap, which he then used to create lyrics for the song. "Wrong" incorporates elements from early 2000s R&B music.<ref>[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/25/zayn-mind-of-mine-review Zayn's <em>Mind of Mine</em>: EW Review]
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Zayn sung and wrote one of the songs, "Wrong", in collaboration with American R&B singer and songwriter Kehlani.<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/2733346/zayn-malik-album-details-reveal-zane-lowe/ Zayn just revealed his album title]</ref>
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 According to Malik, he "reached out to her, played a couple of songs for her in L.A. and she's really cool, she liked the music, so she got in the studio within a couple of days, she gave me a song back that she wanted me to do, and we just got it done straight away."<ref>[http://www.bustle.com/articles/150150-how-do-zayn-kehlani-know-each-other-there-seems-to-be-a-musical-connection How Do Zayn & Kehlani Know Each Other?]</ref>
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 Malik originally wrote "Wrong" as a rap, which he then used to create lyrics for the song. "Wrong" incorporates elements from early 2000s R&B music.<ref>[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/25/zayn-mind-of-mine-review Zayn's <em>Mind of Mine</em>: EW Review]
 
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== Lyrics ==
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{{Lyrics|content = <poem>
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'''[Zayn]'''
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Oh we're not, on the same place
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Show me in the same light
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Feels right, when we take flight
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Clothes off 'cause she's so soft
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This ain't a fair fight, yeah
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I wanna shed light
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On the subject
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I'll get her wetter than ever
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Four letters is never the question
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She likes when I'm messy
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And I like when she's undressing
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't think because you're with me this is real
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't stop what you're doing
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'Cause I like how you're doing it
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'''[Kehlani]'''
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Here with you 'cause you got the right vibe
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Seems like you probably got a dope mind
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But it's gotta be the right time
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We're only good for the night time
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I see through your demeanor
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Baby, I'm a pleaser
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I go out my way to treat you
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But I can't be a teacher
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'Cause I'm a problem with problems
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I know who I am and I'm not no good
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You can have me tonight or never
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I thought you understood
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Baby, some people are meant to be loved
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And others just make it
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So take what I'm willing to give
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Love it or hate it
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'''[Zayn & Kehlani]'''
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't think because you're with me this is real
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't stop what you're doing
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'Cause I like how you're doing it
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'''[Zayn]'''
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I don't, I don't really know
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I don't, I don't really care
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Maybe keep it on the low
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Stories I don't wanna share
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'''[Kehlani]'''
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Don't stop
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'''[Zayn & Kehlani]'''
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't think because you're with me this is real
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't stop what you're doing
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'Cause I like how you're doing it
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't think because you're with me this is real
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You're looking in the wrong place for my love
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Don't stop what you're doing
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'Cause I like how you're doing it
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</poem>}}
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== Lyric Video ==
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[[File:ZAYN - wRoNg (Lyric Video) ft. Kehlani|centre|thumb|330x330px]]
   
 
== Release ==
  
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"Wrong" impacted US rhythmic contemporary radio stations on 7 June 2016 as the third single. It later impacted US urban contemporary radio on June 28, 2016. It is expected to be released soon in the United Kingdom.
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"Wrong" impacted US rhythmic contemporary radio stations on 7 June 2016 as the third single. It later impacted US urban contemporary radio on June 28, 2016. It is expected to be released soon in the [[United Kingdom]].
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== Reception ==
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''Sputnik Music'' said that,"“Wrong” features excellent back-and-forth between Malik and up-and-comer Kehlani, who delivers an infectious guest verse."<ref>[http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/70255/Zayn-Mind-of-Mine/ Sputnik Music Review]</ref>
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 "“Wrong” is a winningly sensual duet with the rising American R&B singer Kehlani that recalls the crackle of Justin Timberlake’s early solo recordings.", says ''NY Times''.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/27/arts/music/in-zayn-maliks-mind-of-mine-a-singer-eager-to-reclaim-parts-of-himself.html?_r=1 NY Times Review]</ref> "Wrong" was listed as one of the best songs of the week by ''Billboard''.
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== GQ Photoshoot Edition ==
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The track was used for Zayn's ''GQ magazine'' photoshoot edition. The video was uploaded to the magazine's official YouTube account.[[File:ZAYN - WRONG (GQ Photoshoot Edition) - GQ|centre|thumb|330x330px]]
   
 
== References ==
  
== References ==
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Revision as of 10:17, 6 May 2018

Wrong (stylised as wRoNg) is a song recorded by British singer and songwriter Zayn, featuring American singer and songwriter Kehlani for his debut solo studio album, Mind of Mine (2016).

It was written by Zayn Malik, Wells, Griffin, Rains, Emerson, Waviest and Kehlani Parrish, and produced by XYZ. It was released as the third single from the album on June 7, 2016.

Lyrically, "Wrong" is about "looking in the wrong place for love".[1]

Background

Zayn sung and wrote one of the songs, "Wrong", in collaboration with American R&B singer and songwriter Kehlani.[2]

 According to Malik, he "reached out to her, played a couple of songs for her in L.A. and she's really cool, she liked the music, so she got in the studio within a couple of days, she gave me a song back that she wanted me to do, and we just got it done straight away."[3]

 Malik originally wrote "Wrong" as a rap, which he then used to create lyrics for the song. "Wrong" incorporates elements from early 2000s R&B music.[4]

Lyrics

{{{lyrics}}}

Lyric Video

ZAYN_-_wRoNg_(Lyric_Video)_ft._Kehlani

ZAYN - wRoNg (Lyric Video) ft. Kehlani

Release

"Wrong" impacted US rhythmic contemporary radio stations on 7 June 2016 as the third single. It later impacted US urban contemporary radio on June 28, 2016. It is expected to be released soon in the United Kingdom.

Reception

Sputnik Music said that,"“Wrong” features excellent back-and-forth between Malik and up-and-comer Kehlani, who delivers an infectious guest verse."[5]

 "“Wrong” is a winningly sensual duet with the rising American R&B singer Kehlani that recalls the crackle of Justin Timberlake’s early solo recordings.", says NY Times.[6] "Wrong" was listed as one of the best songs of the week by Billboard.

GQ Photoshoot Edition

The track was used for Zayn's GQ magazine photoshoot edition. The video was uploaded to the magazine's official YouTube account.

ZAYN_-_WRONG_(GQ_Photoshoot_Edition)_-_GQ

ZAYN - WRONG (GQ Photoshoot Edition) - GQ

References

  1. ↑ 13 Truth Bombs Zayn Just Dropped
  2. ↑ Zayn just revealed his album title
  3. ↑ How Do Zayn & Kehlani Know Each Other?
  4. ↑ Zayn's Mind of Mine: EW Review
  5. ↑ Sputnik Music Review
  6. ↑ NY Times Review
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