I'm not comparing peak positions, how about this then he'll be Kelly Rowlaned when Harry Styles drop just like when Beyoncé dropped. Or a even better conparison.

ZAYN=Peter Gabriel
Harry Styles=Phil Collins

I don't know this JC.

I wouldn't be surprised if Harry ended up like Kelly or Michelle (if you compare similar situations with Destiny's Child).
!!!

Like, comparing Zayn to Chase makes no sense. Zayn's already notched a few figures that he hasn't.

I'm so glad talent WON. Zayn was always the most talented, and that group was holding him back.

I already said Peter Gabriel is a better comparison.

So with 250K + 20M streams and 15-20M AI - What's his total points? a big lead?

Zayn was smart. He was the first one to leave the group so that he can benefit the most from his former celebrity status. And now it seems that he's really happening with a possible #1 debut with his solo career. I don't think he can be overshadowed by the other members of 1D by this point. Being the first one to leave the group was the key move for success.

Peter Gabriel, Kelly Rowland...

Also more than one member can be successful so being first won't stop that. For all we know it can be a Beatles situation where they all have successful solo careers. I just don't see ZAYN being the most successful member in the long run. Y'all all only care because he's looking to score a number one before this no one on this forum gave s **** about him.

Well, considering they failed to get a #1 single as a group, what Zayn is achieving right now is obviously important.

Wait ... Liam hasnt come out yet

I really want King to debut at #1 but Justin's power is too strong right now

Hoping for the best tho, PILLOWTALK has already passed any expectations we could had

A number single doesn't define an artist music, there are a lot of number one songs that are long forgotten. Most of The Beatles memorable tracks didn't even chart. Bohemian Rhapsody crushes any other Queen song. Imagine is the best post Beatles record even though all of the members have had plenty of number one songs. Must I go on? Anyways I'm not saying ZAYN won't be successful but calling him the JT of One Direction when none of the others have dropped is just petty and stupid. They can all be successful just like Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr.

Slay king!

I'm not really mad that Justin still has the #1 honestly. His music has earned that.

At the very least, I hope Zayn snatched at least #2.

Mark Ronson last year.

How about Sam Smith?

I think he was referring to a solo artist.

Well, the most iconic Spice Girl is Posh.

Because of marrying with David Beckham. Completely different situation.

The answer is James Blunt as a solo artist, with his song ''You're Beautiful''.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ritish_artists